Credenzas
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
Early 2000s Indonesian Regency Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Charles X Antique Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Zebra Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Credenzas
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Birch
2010s European Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
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.