Credenzas
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Ash
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1860s English Antique Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
2010s American Regency Credenzas
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1800s French Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1910s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Credenzas
Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Mirror, Glass, Burl, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Credenzas
Steel
1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Credenzas
Wood
1990s Philippine Credenzas
Reed
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Poplar
2010s American Rococo Revival Credenzas
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass, Stainless Steel
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.