Credenzas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Birdseye Maple
20th Century American Jacobean Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
20th Century French Victorian Credenzas
Iron
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Chestnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1930s American Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Credenzas
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s French Directoire Credenzas
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Oak, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Siena Marble
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Other Credenzas
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Grasscloth, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Plywood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Oak
20th Century Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
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.





