Credenzas
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Fir
Early 20th Century American Credenzas
Steel, Brass
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Credenzas
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Credenzas
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Palisander
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Burl, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Swedish Credenzas
Satinwood, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Mirror, Glass, Burl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Pine, Glass
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Credenzas
Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Credenzas
Mirror, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Credenzas
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.