Credenzas
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Poplar
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Copper, Stainless Steel
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Oak
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Brass
Late 18th Century Austrian Country Antique Credenzas
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s French Credenzas
Bronze, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Georgian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Credenzas
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas
Fir
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1770s German Antique Credenzas
Maple, Walnut, Fruitwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
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.