Credenzas
Early 20th Century German Louis XVI Credenzas
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Italian Industrial Credenzas
Steel
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Credenzas
Steel
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Credenzas
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
2010s French Louis XVI Credenzas
Wood, Cherry, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
Early 1800s Dutch Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Satinwood
2010s American Industrial Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Kingwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak
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.