Credenzas
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1970s French Space Age Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble
1970s French Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1920s French Rustic Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine
Early 20th Century Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Belgian Credenzas
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Bamboo
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Steel, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Cork
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century English Credenzas
Rosewood, Satinwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo
Early 1900s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Credenzas
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s French Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s Belgian Rustic Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, 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.