Credenzas
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Burl
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Futurist Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Beech, Teak
1940s Danish Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Ebony
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Credenzas
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s French Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Mirror, Walnut
1960s North American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Pine
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Formica, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Credenzas
Stone, Marble
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Stone, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Brass, Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern 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.