Credenzas
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Formica, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Credenzas
Walnut
1820s Italian Restauration Antique Credenzas
Marble
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Credenzas
Cut Steel, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
2010s Italian Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Credenzas
Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Wood, Glass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
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.