New in Credenzas
2010s American Modern New in Credenzas
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Wood, Bamboo
1810s French Country Antique New in Credenzas
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Credenzas
Wood
1980s Canadian Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Nutwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage New in Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern New in Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern New in Credenzas
Oak, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American New in Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern New in Credenzas
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Credenzas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern New in Credenzas
Brass
2010s North American New in Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
2010s Italian Modern New in Credenzas
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern New in Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern New in Credenzas
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Credenzas
Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
2010s British Minimalist New in Credenzas
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Stainless ...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern New in Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern New in Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Italian Vintage New in Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.