Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Brass
1860s English Antique Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Ash
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Other
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Marble
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cherry, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Birdseye Maple, Birch, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Slate
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Ebony
1780s English George III Antique Credenzas
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Stained Glass, Walnut, Burl
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Austrian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Wood
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.