Credenzas
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
1650s Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Rustic Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Credenzas
Ash
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Marble
2010s Lithuanian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Credenzas
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Steel
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Brass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Other Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Olive
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
1930s French Rustic Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Wicker
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Early 20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak, Cane
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak
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.