Credenzas
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood, Paint
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Kingwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Credenzas
Metal
1830s French Charles X Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1860s French Antique Credenzas
Hardwood
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Italian Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s European Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Credenzas
Fruitwood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut, Pine
2010s French Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Zinc, Copper, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Antique Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Sycamore
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.