Credenzas
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Country Antique Credenzas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Campaign Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood, Acrylic
1980s American Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s American Georgian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Credenzas
Brass
Early 1800s English Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Bronze, Metal
1950s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bakelite, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Resin, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Adam Style Credenzas
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Credenzas
Brass
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.