Credenzas
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Birch
1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pine
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Composition
20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Enamel
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Credenzas
Rattan, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Palisander
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Credenzas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Cut Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Credenzas
Wood
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Pine, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Credenzas
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Bronze
Late 19th Century Adam Style Antique Credenzas
Brass
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.