Credenzas
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Ebony, Maple
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century British William IV Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Regency Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pewter
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper
2010s Italian Credenzas
Ceramic, Glass, Lacquer
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wicker, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Credenzas
Walnut
1980s American Vintage Credenzas
Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pearwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Credenzas
Brass
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Metal
1970s American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Vitrolite, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century 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.





