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Credenza Dei Nobili
A credenza is a dining room sideboard, particularly one where a central cupboard is flanked by glass display cabinets, and usually made of wikt:burnish, burnished and polished wood and decorated with marquetry. The top would often be made of marble, or another decorative liquid- and heat-resistant stone. The credenza started as a rough table with a cloth draped over it. In early 14th-century Italy, it took on an architectural form with column and pilaster decorations. In modern times, 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. Etymology Originally in Italian the name meant ''belief'' or ''trust'' (etymologically connected to the English word "credence"). In the 16th century the act of ''credenza'' was the tasting of food and drinks by a Food taster, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Credenza
A credenza is a dining room sideboard, particularly one where a central cupboard is flanked by glass display cabinets, and usually made of burnished and polished wood and decorated with marquetry. The top would often be made of marble, or another decorative liquid- and heat-resistant stone. The credenza started as a rough table with a cloth draped over it. In early 14th-century Italy, it took on an architectural form with column and pilaster decorations. In modern times, 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. Etymology Originally in Italian the name meant ''belief'' or ''trust'' (etymologically connected to the English word "credence"). In the 16th century the act of ''credenza'' was the tasting of food and drinks by a servant for a lord or other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |