Credenzas
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Ebony, Maple
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Belgian Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Credenzas
Stone
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Walnut, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Credenzas
Cut Steel, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Teak
20th Century English Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Sycamore
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Credenzas
Fir
2010s Chinese Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s American Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
2010s French Credenzas
Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
1960s American Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
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.