Credenzas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
2010s European Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
2010s Swiss Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Opal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Credenzas
Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Bronze, Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
2010s British Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Copper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Belgian Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Steel
2010s French Credenzas
Bronze, Silver
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.