Credenzas
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Metal
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1860s English Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Wood, Walnut
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Stone
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Malachite, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Wood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Mirror
1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Bronze
Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Credenzas
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut, Amboyna
1850s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
1850s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
19th Century British Rustic Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cork
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ash
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1820s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lucite, Burl
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.