Credenzas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s Chinese Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Marble
2010s American Credenzas
Slate, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
2010s Asian Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Formica
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Opaline Glass, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
19th Century French Antique Credenzas
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Kingwood
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Oak
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Indian Louis XV Credenzas
Metal, Sheet Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s British Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Credenzas
Marble, Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1780s English George III Antique Credenzas
2010s Italian Credenzas
Onyx
2010s Italian Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Maple
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
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.





