Credenzas
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Stone, Other, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Teak
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Pine
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut, Oak, Ash
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Wood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Rosewood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
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.