Credenzas
Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Elm, Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Bamboo
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1790s English Antique Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Other Credenzas
Copper
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1890s Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Bamboo, Reed
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
2010s South American Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nutwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Birch
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
1780s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Credenzas
Steel
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Glass, Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Iron
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Iron
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Credenzas
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Ceramic, Oak
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.





