Credenzas
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s European Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Opal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
1930s American Jacobean Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s American Credenzas
Ash, Oak, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Walnut, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Gold, Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Poplar
2010s Mexican Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cherry
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Quartz, Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Walnut, Maple
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Credenzas
Marble, Silver Plate
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
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.