A credenza is a piece of furniture that became very fashionable during the second half of the 19th century. Often made of a  burnished and polished wood decorated with marquetry, a central cupboard would be flanked by symmetrical quadrant glass display cabinets. The top would often be made of marble, or another decorative stone, or of inlaid wood. Today, a credenza is more often a type of sideboard used in the home or restaurant. In dining rooms, it is typically made from wood and used as a platform to serve buffet meals. In restaurant kitchens, made from stainless steel, it provides a side surface and storage cupboards.

La crédence (de l'italien credenza : confiance) est un meuble ou partie de buffet ou l'on range et expose la vaisselle, les plats précieux et les objets servant pendant le repas. Le terme désigne également une table où l’on pose les objets nécessaires au culte dans la religion chrétienne.

Tratto da credere, verbo (intransitivo) che indica l'essere persuasi di una propria convinzione basata su fatti o su fede.