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Credenzas For Sale
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Henry II Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection!! A most impressive Renaissance Revival Henry II style well carved solid walnut sideboard server from the second half of the 19th century, finished in later chic distressed dusty blue painted finish with light airy hues of chalky gray.
Born in France, circa 1870, this piece is wonderfully hand carved and crafted with wonderful attention to detail. It features a rectangular wooden top over an ornate frieze with foliate carvings and decorative ornamentation, large dovetailed drawer in the center, flanked by a pair of smaller drawers, all affixed with original patinated brass pulls, rising over the open shelf base with classical arched fluted columns, paneled back, above stepped molded skirt, resting on bun feet.
It's a most impressive piece with the commanding presence 16th century Henri II furniture is known for, including handsome masculine lines and strong architectural form, combined with a relaxed shabby chic farmhouse refinement, beautifully aged warmth, and unfussy elegant sophistication.
Dimensions: (approx)
36" high, 44" wide, 23" deep
Versatile. Having the ideal smaller size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room sideboard or breakfast...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a m...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Bamboo and pressed bamboo sideboard, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo and pressed bamboo sideboard 1980.
Storage unit with shelves and doors.
Dimensions 86 L x 150 H x 32 D cm
Category
1980s European Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Bamboo
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Credenza Cabinet By Marius Byrialsen For Nipu
By Nipu, Marius Byrialsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, rosewood "Super Top" cabinet by Marius Byrialsen for Nipu feature sliding, tambour fronts with 10 interior shelves that are adjustable and removeable, on chrome legs. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage brutalist highboard, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking and large brutalist higboard with an ebonized graphical panel.
Consists of four doors rand 7 drawers.
Nicely shaped black wooden handles
Good overall condition.
1970s - ...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen
Manufacturer: Løvig Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Walnut Chrome Tobocman Wall Hanging Floating Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A gorgeous 3 piece walnut and chrome Tobocman hanging/floating credenza set. This stunning wall unit set features a walnut construction with a semi-glossy finish, and rectangular chrome drawer handles. This set of 3 comes unattached but can be hung together seamlessly. Each piece contains 6 large pull out drawers that pull out smoothly and sturdily. This shelving set also includes a glass top that is not pictured above. The glass is in very good condition, additional info and photos can be requested if interested. This whole set is in very good condition. Individually, this set measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style, Marble Top Console, Bronze Gallery, Mirror Back
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style, marble top console, bronze gallery, mirror back
Long single top drawer and bottom shelf mounted on four legs with bronze sabot caps. White marble top with circular ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Light Walnut 3 Compartments 6 Doors Drawers Long Credenza Dresser c1970s MINT
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut 3 Compartments 6 Doors Drop Pulls Drawers Long Credenza Dresser c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French shop counter is a striking example of utilitarian design infused with rustic charm. Crafted from solid wood, the piece features a heavily patinated surface w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Rustic Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a lightly distressed straw wash finish and a white-painted interior. Crafted from solid mahogany, this cabinet exudes rustic elegance with its natural finish that beautiful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,135 / item
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 78x48 inch Oval Tulip Dining Table in Laminate
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tulip Dining Table, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in the USA in the 1960s. The base is formed of cast iron whic...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Iron
Italian Modern Credenza After Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern credenza after Ico Parisi.
This stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern credenza, commode or console table has shapely legs, six drawers with brass hardware and an interes...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen Tambour Door Teak Credenza 1973 'Signed'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one stunning tambour door teak Danish Mid-Century Modern credenza with glass door hutch by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rey Credenza, in Canyon Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rey Collection's signature twisted rope detail and clean-lined simplicity combine in a fresh take on classic form. This piece features solid oak, six drawers with dovetail joiner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$13,800 / item
Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A super unique Mid-Century Modern credenza, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, it features newly basket-weaved sliding doors with brass details and sabots. The left door opens up t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Wood Credenza Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza. With its greatly designed edges, frames and detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
A French Art-Deco Mahogany, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Art-Deco Mahogany, Satinwood, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Credenza Vitrine. The tall cabinet with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$19,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Accent Faux Leather Asian Modern Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Breathtaking faux leather wrapped brass accent Mastercraft credenza sideboard. Hollywood Regency and Asian Modern meld together beautifully in this stunning and distinct cabinet. Tas...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
20th Century Vitrine by Carlo de Carli in Lacquered Wood with Flap Doors '40s
Located in Turin, Turin
After classical studies and a degree in Architecture, Carlo de Carli worked for a year in the studio of Gio Ponti, whom he succeeded in 1962 at the Milan Polytechnic in the chair of ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Danish Small Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deens design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inter...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
21st Century Shinto TV holder with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Characterized by sculptural shapes, the pieces of furniture of the Shinto line combine the essence of classic style with a contemporary allure. The pieces are distinguished by an ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Sideboard Credenza for Ry Møbler, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Sideboard credenza in teak with six drawers topped by a cabinet with cane door fronts, designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Teak
TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Marked with a stamp inside one of the doors. Very well designed...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
$4,271 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular Red Murano Glass Sideboard with 28 Jewels - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Spectacular Red Murano Glass Sideboard.
Made in Italy, this sideboard features a stunning combination of solid birch wood and brass accents.
Its defining element is the 28 exquisi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$7,594 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in the United States, circa 1960s. This dresser has a minim...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Dunbar chest, circa 1960s with bifold doors, concealing 2 drawers on one side and adjustable shelves on the other. Measuring 36" W and 18" D its...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Modern Geometric Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern geometric two-door cabinet. This piece features a wide linear geometric design on the doors. The antiqued and weathered driftwood finish highlights the unique design feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
$3,510 / item
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Kingwood
Bombe Bronze Ormolu Marble Top French Satinwood Louis XV 3 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombe Bronze Ormolu Marble Top French Satinwood Louis XV 3 Drawers Dresser Commode MINT!
Beautiful Parquetry Veneer Work!
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Materials
Marble
French Isabelle and Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Sideboard 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sideboard was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore in the late 1970s. Entirely covered b...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
DOS GALLOS CUSTOM Walnut Media Console
By Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese style media console with slatted panels, interior shelf and custom-made hand-forged iron hardware and base. Can be made in any size or finish. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Materials
Iron
$18,965 / item
Century Furniture Italian Provincial Venetian Cream Painted Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial Venetian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved painted walnut, with floral motif, and original hardw...
Category
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
This credenza measures: 58.5 wide x 18 deep x 29.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in wood, 1950s
The elegant and compact sideboard can easily adapt to the most different living contexts
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Wood
DeCoene Freres Brustalist Stained Black Oak Credneza Sideboard Belgium c1970
Located in Chicago, IL
A DeCoene Freres blackened cerused oak small credenza with geometrically placed concave circles. Belgium c1970.
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Directional Mid Century 10 Drawer Lowboy
By Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Directional Mid Century 10 drawer lowboy
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furni...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Nature Inspired Modern Organic Credenza Made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
Awa Kōpaka means glacier in te reo Māori. The Awa Kōpaka credenza was inspired by our observations of the organic forms of the glaciers on the West Coast of New Zealand. The credenza was designed by Richard Simpson during a three-day road trip down the West Coast, as we explored the Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. Standing at the face of the glaciers we could see this enormous fissure of ice and we could hear it cracking & moving. You could see where it was carved out and the beautiful organic forms on the ice itself. Awa Kōpaka is expressing that form into a functional cabinet. It is a narrative about the movement of ice and how it continues to shape the landscape of New Zealand.
The credenza is made from a matai tree rescued from a river on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. This sustainable timber...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Widdicomb Style Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Widdicomb Style Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 70.25 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Walnut Buffet / Credenza
Located in Carmine, TX
Buffet (Credenza) hand-made in northern Lazio in the mid 1700s using walnut. The buffet shows a two over two layout, nevertheless, it has a single drawer on top of a two-door cabine...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Ebb & Flow Modern Organic Credenza Made from River Rescued Ancient Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Ebb & Flow credenza was inspired by our observations of an ocean worn cliff face on the wild West Coast of New Zealand. Our search for design inspiration took us on an adventure to the Truman Track - a walk through unspoiled subtropical forest where ancient native trees tower above thickets of vine and palms. The track emerges on a spectacular coastline with cliffs, caverns, and a waterfall that plummets straight onto a rock-strewn beach.
The Ebb & Flow credenza is our representation of the powerful ocean forces that have shaped the natural landscape of New Zealand. The credenza is made from a matai tree (New Zealand native tree) rescued from a river on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. This sustainable timber, naturally felled by nature, has been carbon dated at over 1500 years old. The trees location co-ordinates are inscribed on a stainless Tréology tag and attached to the credenza, connecting the owner to a unique piece of New Zealand nature.
The credenza has two hinged doors with an adjustable timber shelf...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
James Mont Style Cabinet, circa 1960s
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s James Mont style small sideboard, cabinet or credenza shown in original grey / charcoal finish with gilt exuberant Hollywood Regency medallions ...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Carre Nightstand in Brass Clad Over Teakwood Handcrafted in India
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the classic coffered, hand-tooled metal-clad furniture of the opulent Mughal period. This elegant furniture is hand made from solid pieces of teak that are joined into a repeating pattern of panels enclosed by raised moldings. Pattern makers then trace and cut the complex forms that will cover the workpiece with thick sheets of white bronze. The metal sheets are then hand-hammered and embossed with intricate tradition raised decoration before being attached and covering the entire outside surface of the piece. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Carre Nightstand in Brass...
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2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Elaborately-Carved Wood Buffet Console Cabinet, Late 19th Century Italian
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian credenza console with intricate carved details from the 19th century. This antique buffet cabinet from Italy is elaborately carved wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Red 4-Door Customizable Low Sideboard in Wood, Design Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak.
No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop.
2 he...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Ash, Wood
BOND NIGHTSTAND - Modern design with Nude Rift Recon + Exotic Black White Groove
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing or "Bond Nightstand," a perfect fusion of modern aesthetics and functionality, designed and crafted in the USA. Main dimensions: 22″ width ...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Etagere
By Dal Vera
Located in Lugo, IT
Etagere composed of two elements, Attributed to Dal Vera
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,559 / set
French Art Moderne Deco Macassar Ebony Credenza w/ Combed Wood Door
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare French Moderne credenza with geometric design made with dark-stained Macassar ebony veneer and two combed wood siding doors opening to a storage space. On the interior, you will...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Macassar, Maple
French Vintage Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Basque Cross Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style.
From South of France Basque country (area near Spain).
Goes very well with Spanish style déc...
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1960s French Gothic Revival Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak
1950s Frank Kyle Spectacular Credenza Silver Leaf Mahogany
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Frank Kyle Asian inspired design clean modern. Solid mahogany wood with original unrestored silver leaf finish.
Mexico City circa 1950s.
Unmarked.
Unique br...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Silver Leaf
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
'Four Seasons' sideboard with illuminated mirror in the style of Borsani - 1930s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Impressive 'Four Seasons' Art-Deco sideboard with illuminated mirror by or in the style of father and son Gaetano and Osvaldo Borsani for La permanente Mobili Cantù (Palazzi Dell'Art...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Sleek and Elegant Hand-Painted Credenza by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
A jaw-dropping cabinet from the limited Italian furniture production designed by Allesandro for Baker Furniture, circa 1985. These credenzas are seldom available for sale. Slick exce...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825. This beautiful straight shaped Biedermeier commode shows a precious cherrywoo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Credenzas
Materials
Brass
1950s Eugenio Escudero Vitrine Display Cabinet Mexico City Mid Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Eugenio Escudero style
Mahogany Gilt Glass Vitrine Cabinet Display Showcase.
Unmarked.
Solid mahogany black lacquer finish.
Side glass and front glass...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Credenza in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Light Yellow Wooden Low Sideboard by Designer Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak.
No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Ash, Wood
Modern Turquoise Blossom 2-Door Bathroom Vanity -Metal Style Base By Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom Bathroom Vanity by Ercole Home has 2-door front with a Washed Ivory finish on Oak. Handcut glass mosaic Blossoms in variety of shades sea grass blues and greens decorate...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Italian modern wood and metal sideboard by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood and metal sideboard by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, 1980s
Rectangular base sideboard with wooden structure. On the front it features a pair of double metal doo...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Glenn of California Walnut Sideboard by Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage sideboard designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s. This stunning sideboard, crafted from walnut, showcases a beautiful g...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Metal
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.
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