Credenzas
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Italian Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wicker, Rush
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Resin, Wood
2010s American Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Steel, Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Brass
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Copper, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Satinwood
1880s English Antique Credenzas
Porcelain, Kingwood, Amboyna
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birdseye Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Rosewood
1980s American Ming Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1660s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Aluminum
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.