Credenzas
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1810s American American Empire Antique Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1950s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Credenzas
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Burl
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
16th Century French Gothic Antique Credenzas
Chestnut
2010s Irish Organic Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Marble
Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Elm, Fruitwood
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ceramic, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
1960s Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Birdseye Maple, Birch, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Parchment Paper
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
1960s American Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
1960s French Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Credenzas
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Chestnut
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Rattan
2010s Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
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.