Credenzas
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Palisander
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Chrome
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Credenzas
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Copper, Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century English Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.