Credenzas
Early 1800s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1870s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Beech, Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood, Masonite
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Zinc
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
1870s English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Other
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1870s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Birch
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Credenzas
Marble
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut, Oak, Ash
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
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.