Credenzas
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Mirror, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Birch
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Early 1900s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1860s Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Wicker, Oak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak, Glass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
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.