Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Credenzas
Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Credenzas
Burl, Mahogany, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1780s English George III Antique Credenzas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Plaster, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Louis XIV Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Silver, Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas
Wood
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Marble
2010s Italian Neoclassical Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Malachite, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
1870s English Antique Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Steel
1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Iron
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak, Plywood
16th Century French Gothic Antique Credenzas
Chestnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1770s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
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.