Credenzas
Late 20th Century American Georgian Credenzas
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Credenzas
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rancho Monterey Credenzas
Brass, Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s North American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1990s American Georgian Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Granite, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Credenzas
Metal
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Walnut, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Ming Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Burl
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Hardwood
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.





