Credenzas
1960s French Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
1960s American Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
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
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Rattan
2010s Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1780s French Campaign Antique Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Credenzas
Wood
1970s Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Brass
18th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Metal
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s American Futurist Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood
20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Credenzas
Pine
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Plaster, Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
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.