Credenzas
Late 20th Century American Credenzas
Mahogany, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Walnut
1980s American Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rattan, Glass, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Oak
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Wood, Cherry
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Wood
2010s French Directoire Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Credenzas
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Credenzas
Brass
Late 17th Century French Antique Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas
Metal, Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Mexican Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Rosewood
20th Century French Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Composition
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1960s French Gothic Revival Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Olive
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Credenzas
Walnut, Maple
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.