Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
18th Century French Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Opal, Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Rattan
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Sheet Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Credenzas
Metal
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood, Cherry, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1920s American Georgian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
2010s French Credenzas
Bronze, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Wood, Nutwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Credenzas
Travertine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Marble, Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
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.