Credenzas
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Beech, Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cherry
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Credenzas
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Mahogany
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1980s American Empire Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Slate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Pine, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Credenzas
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
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.