Credenzas
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1980s American Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Bronze, Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 1600s Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s American Georgian Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Ebony
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wicker, Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Aluminum
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash, Wood
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Mahogany, Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Italian Industrial Credenzas
Steel
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Chestnut, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
1980s Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Oak, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s British Credenzas
Straw, Wood
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.