Credenzas
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Credenzas
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s Chinese Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1850s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
2010s German Post-Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Early 2000s Credenzas
Cherry
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Goatskin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wenge
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Credenzas
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
1980s Chinese Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Burl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
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.