Credenzas
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Marble
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ebony
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Birdseye Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Georgian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
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.