Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Beech, Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Oak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Walnut
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper, Enamel
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Ash
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Lacquer
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Rosewood
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Cherry
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Cherry
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
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.