Credenzas
20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rattan, Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1940s Vintage Credenzas
Opaline Glass, Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1980s Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
1930s French Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel, Chrome
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Steel
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s American Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Linen, Ash
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ebony
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
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.