Credenzas
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wenge
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Steel
2010s American Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Cut Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
1970s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1950s Swedish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s French Credenzas
Silver, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s North American Credenzas
Parchment Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Gold, Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Pine
1970s American Futurist Vintage Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Cherry, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Cherry
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Fruitwood, Poplar, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
20th Century Italian Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
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.