credenza

Definition

A sideboard or buffet.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian credenza. Doublet of credence.

Example Sentences

• "Two credenze dating about the middle of the century, shown in Figures 135 and 136, illustrate the stage of excessive ornamentation of furniture reached about this time."
• "The furniture consists of many fine small and large cabinets, credenze and tables, all especially alluring and of unusual types not very frequently found today; […]"
• "A recessed top story containing a cupboard was added to many credenze in the 16th cent. and this was usual in subsequent periods."