Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Leather
18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1990s Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1940s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s French Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Composition, Marble
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
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.