Credenzas
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Beech
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
20th Century American Credenzas
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Crystal, Brass
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Copper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Credenzas
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Copper
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Marble
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ceramic, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ceramic, Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s European Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel, Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.