Credenza, The Multifunction Tables

Modern Credenza Pictures
Modern Credenza Pictures

Credenza is fitted wardrobes table that serves as a place to display and store. But actually the definition has evolved from initial definition. Credenza that has existed since the 19th century, formerly defined as a food taster table. In ancient times, to ensure the food served to the nobility or the royal family in Europe free of toxins, the guards assigned to taste the food first. And these foods placed on a long table which is now known as the credenza.

Modern Credenza Pictures

Modern Credenza Pictures

Various Functions, Design, and Size

Today, the term “credenza” continues to be used, but its function has been expanded. Now credenza became the name for furniture shaped like a table with a function for displaying and storing items in drawers or cabinets.

Now, the increasingly widespread use of the credenza. Initially, the furniture is found in many offices. But now, the credenza is also found in the corners of the house, from the living room to the dining room. In the family room, credenza commonly used to display collectibles and framed photographs and storing books in the drawers. While in the dining room, credenza can be used as a place to store a variety of tableware.

Over time, the size and design of the credenza increasingly diverse. For its size, there is no standard size for the credenza. However, the range of the average height of 40-110 cm, with a width of between 40-60 cm. The design is also more diverse, ranging from the classic style with carved ornaments in plain minimalist style.

For material, wood is the most common material used for the credenza. So it looks more luxurious, wood is usually combined with other materials, such as granite or marble are made as a table top.

Modern Credenza Design

Modern Credenza Design. @Etsy/MiniModels

Salvaged Wood Credenza Design with Removable Glass Doors

Salvaged Wood Credenza Design with Removable Glass Doors. @Etsy/RecycledBrooklyn

Sculpted Mid Century Modern Credenza Design with Solid Wood Material

Sculpted Mid Century Modern Credenza Design with Solid Wood Material. @Etsy/CIRCA60

Mid Century Compact Teak Credenza Design with Cabinet and Three Door

Mid Century Compact Teak Credenza Design with Cabinet and Three Door. @Etsy/atomicthreshold

Beautiful Ello Credenza Design with Bronzed Mirror Top and Doors

Beautiful Ello Credenza Design with Bronzed Mirror Top and Doors. @Etsy/HouseofVintageLovely

Mid Century Credenza Design with Minimal Clean Lines and Great Design

Mid Century Credenza Design with Minimal Clean Lines and Great Design. @Etsy/15degrees

Retro Credenza Design with Curved Wooden Pulls

Retro Credenza Design with Curved Wooden Pulls. @Etsy/ModCenturyVintage

Shabby Chic Cottage Vintage Credenza Design

Shabby Chic Cottage Vintage Credenza Design. @Etsy/ProvincialButFrench

Sideboard Buffet Credenza with Ornate Wood Material

Sideboard Buffet Credenza with Ornate Wood Material. @Etsy/FireFlyFinishes

Credenza with Vintage Stanley Faux Bamboo Dresser

Credenza with Vintage Stanley Faux Bamboo Dresser. @Etsy/TheLanai

Sleek Credenza Design with Fold Up Drink Shelf

Sleek Credenza Design with Fold Up Drink Shelf. @Etsy/ModCenturyVintage

Funky Mid Century Teak Credenza Design with Ornamental Shelf

Funky Mid Century Teak Credenza Design with Ornamental Shelf. @Etsy/ModCenturyVintage

Retro Mid Century Drinks Credenza Design with Roll Top

Retro Mid Century Drinks Credenza Design with Roll Top. @Etsy/ModCenturyVintage

Large Vintage Credenza Design

Large Vintage Credenza Design. @Etsy/atomicthreshold

Asian  Palm Beach Credenza Dresser

Asian Palm Beach Credenza Dresser. @Etsy/RetroDaisyGirl

French Vintage Credenza Design

French Vintage Credenza Design. @VintageHipDecor

Shabby Chic Vintage Credenza with Mirror

Shabby Chic Vintage Credenza with Mirror. @Etsy/ProvincialButFrench

Vinyl Modern Credenza Design

Vinyl Modern Credenza Design

Custom Modern Credenza Design with Two Stand Lamp

Custom Modern Credenza Design with Two Stand Lamp

Classic Wooden Credenza with Contemporary Modern Style

Classic Wooden Credenza with Contemporary Modern Style. @Etsy/MiniModels

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