Credenzas
2010s American Credenzas
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s European Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel, Bronze
17th Century German Baroque Antique Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Credenzas
Lacquer, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Precious Stone, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Holly
2010s American Credenzas
Goatskin
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Credenzas
Chestnut
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s French Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Ebony
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
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.