Credenzas
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Other Credenzas
Silver, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Pine
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rattan, Wood
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Credenzas
Teak, Walnut, Mahogany, Oak
20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cherry, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
1970s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Pine, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Poplar
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Credenzas
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
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.