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Credenzas For Sale
Italian Sideboard Hand-Painted Marble-effect Glass with 3 Doors Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine integrating into your interior design project a sideboard that is not just a piece of furniture, but a true work of art, capable of capturing attention and transforming a spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line
USA, Mid-20th Century
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Swedish Elm Wood Cabinet with Inlay, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique Swedish Art Deco wood cabinet or sideboard in the style of Carl Malmsten is circa 1940. This cabinet is expertly crafted from solid wood and elm wood veneer and f...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco asymmetrical wooden sideboard with glass display cabinet, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco asymmetrical wooden sideboard with glass display cabinet, 1920s
Asymmetrical highboard or sideboard with display cabinet in wood and glass. The upper rectangular com...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Metal
1960s Mastercraft Cabinet / Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Cabinet / server with one set of doors revealing an adjustable shelf, the other set of doors revealing three pull-out drawers by Mastercraft; 1962. Marked, USA; metal, wood, traver...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Carabottino cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a collection made of a clever play of textures and
transparencies, that makes these objects the centerpiece of any environment. A
storage unit, a mirror or a table that establishes a dialogue between inside and
outside.
A wooden grating in a two-dimensional form traditionally made with wooden
slats, carabottino is considered to be an accessory element of relative
importance, similar to window and door...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dovetail 2 x 1 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 2 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our Dovetail Record Crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Bongo Bar Cabinet, Automated Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó bar cabinet was designed to transform the act of enjoying a drink into an experience of unparalleled luxury. Like the echo of a drum, the bar cabinet unique musical shape reverberates throughout any room. From the distinctive design to the choice of high-quality materials, every detail is carefully handcrafted to ensure a striking presence and unrivaled excellence.
A special state of the art sliding door mechanism was developed by Greenapple and tailored specifically for Bongó bar cabinet, to assure a safe and smooth handling of the Sahara Noir stone doors. With automatic lighting, the sliding doors open to reveal the interior in Patagonia granite shine from within.
Limited Edition.
Bongó Cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Tall Danish Modern Sideboard by Henning Kjaernulf, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Henning Kjaernulf mid-century solid oak credenza. This Danish modern tall sideboard features four doors with carved accents opening to interior storage space featuring five shelves a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Walnut Baroque Credenza Buffet Cabinet 1680 Ex de Young Museum
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Italian baroque walnut cabinet, Tuscany, circa 1680. The cabinet had been part of the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum San Francisco (now The de Young Museum), and w...
Category
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Materials
Pine, Walnut
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Crawford
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple 6 drawer low long dresser by Crawford. All solid maple construction with carved handles and sits on 4 t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Maple
Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 64 wide x 18 deep x 40 inches high
The expanded wi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
1970s White Lacquered Credenza with Four Undulating Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This four-door credenza from the 1970s has been recently professionally re-lacquered in Parzinger white, giving it a fresh and modern look. The interior features shelves and a single...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Pace Collection Hawaiian Koa Wood Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pace collection Hawaiian Koa wood and chrome credenza / sideboard with three doors.
Pull out oak drawer on left side and a single shelf on left side...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman with Burl Tortoise Shell Credenza or Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stately masterpiece designed by Milo Baughman in the 1970s and produced by Thayer Coggin. It features a beautiful faux tortoise shell finish. Interior is chocolate brown. Signed wi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern brown leather sliding doors sideboard/credenza with 3 top drawers. Behind the sliding doors are 2 adjustable shelves in a dark brown finish. The out...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 79.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 32 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza/sideboard having a superb quality burr walnut shaped top with a moulded edge, pretty inlaid frieze above a burr walnut i...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Rare French Art Deco Furniture 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Questo elegante mobile rappresenta l'apice del design degli anni '30, combinando forme geometriche audaci con dettagli raffinati.
Realizzato con legno di alta qualità, finemente ri...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
19th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved doors paneled with s...
Category
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Teak Danish Modern Credenza by Gunni Omann
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional, over-sized teak Danish Modern credenza designed by Gunni Ohmann. Denmark, circa. 1960'[s. Features 4 sliding doors with sculpted teak pulls. Notice that the sculptural p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard / Low Center Table / Four Drawers
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful red-lacquered Chinese sideboard / low center table was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery. The red lacquer has...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early 1950s three doors cabinet created with reverse painted glass door fronts, two doors...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Brutalist Style Oak Handcarved Italian Large Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak Sideboard handcarved with four doors and central interior shelve. Italy
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special rest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Oak
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exceptional walnut exterior and black door credenza was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design mak...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat
Dimensions :
H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- Without doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Credenza or Cabinet in Cherry Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky sideboard cabinet from Denmark circa 1990's. It features beautiful light cherry construction. Nice clean condition.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
French Provincial Wooden Cabinet Cupboard with Metal Mesh Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a cabinet in French style, typical of the Provence, a country French province, with three doors closed by metal mesh panels, with keys.
It is a contemporary handmade production in solid oakwood and it is painted in a warm sable color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Iron
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid Brass curved pull handles. High end Construction with Metal Drawer slide...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza. Designed by the MCM icon John Stuart , the sideboard is finely crafted by the renowned Mount Air...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Burl
George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large walnut chest of drawers or dresser designed by George Nakashima. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, A...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This vintage B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin is a masterpiece of mid-century design and part of his renowned "Maasmöbel" collection. Crafted from fine teak veneer, it features cle...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Stunning 1970’s Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens Rosewood Credenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning rosewood credenza designed by Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens of Denmark. In original finish. Four drawers with two drop down fronts and two swing open fronts. One ha...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Sensational Cream Gold Leaf Chinoiserie Credenza Cabinet Console LaVerne Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian Style Chinoiserie credenza cabinet with gold leaf detailing in the Laverne style. We just love the gold leaf landscape motif-well ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! Paul Evans Cityscape line is a furniture collection that was designed by American sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans in the 1970s. The Cityscape line is characterized by its geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold, textured finishes.
Paul Evans was renowned for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of the sculpting and welding techniques required to create these types of unique designs. He combined different materials like burl and chrome-- in this piece to create stunning pieces of furniture that were functional works of art.
Paul Evans Cityscape line pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, and are considered iconic examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture design.
Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer who is best known for his unique and highly sought-after modern and Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century.
Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a metalworker, first studying at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York and later at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He then went on to work for several different furniture manufacturers before eventually founding his own studio in the mid-1950s.
Throughout his career, Evans was known for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of sculpting and welding techniques. He created furniture that was both functional and artistic, with a strong emphasis on texture and surface treatments. His signature designs often featured geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold finishes, and were highly influential in the development of Mid-Century Modern design.
Evans' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and remains an important part of the Mid-Century Modern design movement.
This credenza would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. We currently have this credenza paired with a Milo Baughman burl dining table. When this piece is in the room, it steals the show. We had this piece featured in our booth at Round Top with a Rafael Raffel...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Walnut Checkerboard Black and White
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and practical credenza for living or office space. Checkerboard sliding doors with leather pulls reveal a 4 drawers position and 3 adjustable shelf sections. Perfect for yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Sideboard Credenza by Robert Heritage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the breathtaking elegance of this stunning credenza designed by Archie Shine and made by Robert Heritage, exclusively available at Mid Century Traders. Its gorgeous grain usi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Leather Wrapped Midcentury Modern Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four shagreen embossed leather-wrapped doors and case offer sophistication and storage. The tawny brown leather contrasts with a black lacquered frame, while brass finish hardwar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
1960’ File Credenza by Elite Interiors of Canada Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Montreal modern walnut credenza with space age styling exemplified in the top and bottom waterfall edges of the long slender case appearing to float on two eight inch legs.
Finished on backside so can float in the room and be viewed from all angles.
Produced by Elite Interiors of Canada Ltd. around the time of Montreal Expo...
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
1950s Professionally Restored Dux Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard "Ulvö" by Yngve Ekström for Dux, 1959
Discover timeless elegance with this stunning Scandinavian modern teak sideboard, model "Ulvö," designed by the re...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Smoked lucite anchored to a matte white four door cabinet for that floating affect. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint
Italian Burl Elm Credenza by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
An Italian burl elm chrome brass and chrome credenza by Willy Rizzo, circa 1968.
Category
20th Century Italian Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Kent Coffey Perspecta Triple Dresser Credenza Mid Century Modern
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern long dresser by Kent Coffey. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile. A handsome example of American craftsmanship. Stunning walnut dresser with rosewood accents...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Parchment Credenza in the Manner of James Mont, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A parchment four door credenza with iron feet and hardware in the manner of James Mont. Contemporary.
Category
2010s North American Credenzas
Materials
Parchment Paper
Ello Mirrored Five Door Sideboard by O. B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Glamorous mirrored credenza buffet cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello in the 1970's as part of their successful "Reflections" collection (See last image for an original Ello te...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza
This Suelo Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished with a beautiful commercial grade natural matte finish. Other finishes available! There are adjustable shelves inside and push-to-open door fronts that offer a sleek and seamless look. This piece is perfect for storage, a media unit, or buffet. Pair it with a Suelo chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exquisite figured walnut, its rich wood grain and slender decorative motif create a statement of understated opulence. The expertly tapered legs and subtle molding detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of three central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed door panels.
The refined wooden structures on the doors create a striking combination with the otherwise sturdy and solid cabinet.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Five Drawer Tall Chest & Two Door Cabinet Server by George Nelson for Herman
Located in Dallas, TX
Five-drawer tall cabinet model 4610 with matching two-door server cabinet model 4625 designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1952. Both cabinets are in excellent restored condition and were in the dining room of an estate designed by architect Louis Kahn...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very exceptional and outstanding 17th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with a sloping top, 2 doors and interior she...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Teak Storage Cabinet or Small Credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark
By HG Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic midcentury teak cabinet or small credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark. Two sliding doors with adjustable shelves. Beautiful condition with very minor surface scratches, minor ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll Oak Credenza with Marble Top or Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A massive custom ordered oak Florence Knoll for Knoll credenza with original green marble top.
Category
1980s Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Credenza, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing acid etched brass console cabinet was designed by Bernhard Rohne and produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s. Exquisite acid-etched artwork on the top, sides and front ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern tall wide rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (3) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
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.