Painted Mid Century Credenza
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Credenzas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Granite, Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Sideboards
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Buffets
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Wenge
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Wood, Acrylic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Cork, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
- 1
Painted Mid Century Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Painted Mid Century 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.








