Credenzas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Granite, Steel, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak, Hardwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Straw
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Enamel, Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
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.