Credenzas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Glass
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Glass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Credenzas
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
2010s American Credenzas
Cut Glass, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Irish Organic Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pearwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Resin, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Credenzas
Brass
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Credenzas
Glass, Oak
1970s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nickel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper, Pewter
19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
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.