Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Credenzas
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Credenzas
Stone, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood, Acrylic
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Giltwood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Credenzas
Mirror, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Nickel
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Oak
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood, Imbuia
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Other
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Zebra Wood
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Credenzas
Marble
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Ash
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Credenzas
Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Wood, Cherry
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
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.