French Empire Credenza
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Mahogany
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Brass
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
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Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1980s American Empire Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Credenzas
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Buffets
Marble, Bronze
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Granite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sideboards
Marble
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Brass
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Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Empire Credenzas
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Empire Credenzas
Burl
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Credenzas
Marble, Brass
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Bronze
1990s American Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Credenzas
Porcelain, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
Late 20th Century American Empire Credenzas
Brass
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Credenzas
Marble
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Sideboards
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Empire Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Sideboards
Cherry
Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Sideboards
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Empire Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1890s French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Empire Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Empire Revival Buffets
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French Empire Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Empire Credenza?
Finding the Right Credenzas for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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