Credenzas
2010s Italian Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Grasscloth, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Other Credenzas
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Shagreen, Acrylic, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Fruitwood, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Early 18th Century French Antique Credenzas
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Credenzas
Wood, Glass
1980s American American Empire Vintage Credenzas
Stone, Brass
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.