Credenzas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Beech
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas
Wood
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1940s Spanish Vintage Credenzas
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Credenzas
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Modern Credenzas
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Vintage Credenzas
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Credenzas
Rattan, Oak, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Chrome
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
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.