Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
2010s American Credenzas
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Renaissance Revival Credenzas
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze
20th Century Rustic Credenzas
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Glass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Siena Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Bronze, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1990s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Oak, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Antique and Vintage Credenzas for Sale: Shop Danish Credenzas, Mid-Century Credenzas and Broyhill Brasilia Credenzas on 1stDibs
Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.
In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.
Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.
The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential American designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.
Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.
Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.