Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Zebra Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s British Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Directoire Credenzas
Brass
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Walnut
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Pine, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1890s Italian Antique Credenzas
Bronze
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1980s European Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Credenzas
Wood
1920s European William IV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Poplar
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ash
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cord, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Sheet Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Rosewood
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Credenzas
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Other Credenzas
Silver, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
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.