Credenzas
18th Century French Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Pine
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Credenzas
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Early 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Iron
1940s French Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Credenzas
Copper
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Plywood
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Credenzas
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Amboyna
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
18th Century French Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Regency Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Credenzas
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.