Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is a breakfront bookcase?
1 Answer

A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Related Questions
- What is a breakfront cabinet?1 Answer
- What is a breakfront furniture?1 Answer
- What is a barrister bookcase?1 Answer
- What is a bookcase with doors called?1 Answer
- What is a good depth for a bookcase?1 Answer
Shop for Low Mahogany Bookcase on 1stDibs
1950-1960’s Mid-Century Modern Low Mahogany Bookcase with Slanted Display Shelf
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern low Mahogany bookcase w/slanted top display shelf. Beautiful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Low Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5650 English antique, mahogany open bookcase, having figured mahogany top above a shallow frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large low bookcase in Mahogany and mahogany veneer
By Maison Krieger
Located in Paris, FR
Large low bookcase in mahogany and mahogany veneer, opening with two full doors and two central
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Mahogany Encyclopedia Low Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury mahogany encyclopedia low bookcase, 1960s measuring 25" in width, 11.5" in depth and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Breakfront Low Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency breakfront low bookcase, the shaped statuary marble top raised over four
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Cabinets
Materials
Marble