Credenzas
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Brass
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Oak
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Beech, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak, Poplar
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Oak, Poplar
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Arts and Crafts 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.