Credenzas
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Empire Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s American Organic Modern Credenzas
Steel
Early 19th Century Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Credenzas
Metal
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Credenzas
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Metal
Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Credenzas
Iron
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Maple
2010s American Louis XV Credenzas
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Chrome
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Copper, Stainless Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Poplar
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
2010s French Credenzas
Bronze, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Glass, Satinwood, Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
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.