Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Fir
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Glass
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Copper
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Crystal, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Early 18th Century Sicilian Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Iron
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s English Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Ash
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1990s American Modern Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1950s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s French Modern Credenzas
Wood, Cherry
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Steel, Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Oak, Lacquer
1970s American Modern Vintage 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.