Credenzas
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
1880s Chinoiserie Antique Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ebony
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Pewter
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Olive
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Cut Glass, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Ash
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.