Credenzas
2010s Credenzas
Oak, Cedar
2010s British Credenzas
Oak, Cedar
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Pine
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1840s Chinese Country Antique Credenzas
Elm
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Oak
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Iron
2010s American Credenzas
Goatskin
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak
1820s English William IV Antique Credenzas
Satinwood
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Credenzas
Concrete, Cement, Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Credenzas
Soapstone, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
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.