Credenzas
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Credenzas
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Credenzas
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Lacquer
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century European Rustic Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Credenzas
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Wenge
Late 20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1810s American American Empire Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Credenzas
Yew
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Nutwood
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1890s Dutch Gothic Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Unknown Adam Style Credenzas
Satinwood
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.