Credenzas
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Enamel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Formica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Other
2010s Italian Credenzas
Iron
Late 20th Century American Credenzas
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s Vintage Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Palisander
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Other
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Mahogany, Birch
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch, Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Polyester, Ebony
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cherry, Walnut
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Poplar
1930s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
1790s English 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.