Credenzas
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1980s Philippine Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Burl, Mirror, Maple, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
17th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Chestnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1990s American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Credenzas
Rattan, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Chrome
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Ebony
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas
Wood
2010s North American Shaker Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
20th Century Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Travertine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Copper
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Cherry, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Walnut, Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Grasscloth, Wenge
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century American Queen Anne Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Plastic
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.