April 27, 2020
CREDENZA
Updated 05-May-2020.
Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about CREDENZA!
Definition of CREDENZA: credence; a sideboard, buffet, or bookcase patterned after a Renaissance credence; especially : one without legs… See the full definition
My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: the credenza started as a rough table with a cloth draped over it . in early 14th century of Italy, it took on an architectural form with column and pilaster decorations . in the 16th century the act of credenza was the tasting of food and drinks in order to test for poison . the name may have passed to the room where the act took place, then to the furniture . in restaurant kitchen