Credenzas
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Grasscloth, Wenge
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Kingwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1870s English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gesso, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Credenzas
Pine
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Fir
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Polyester, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Credenzas
Wood
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern 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.