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What is a breakfront bookcase?
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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
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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large low bookcase in Mahogany and mahogany veneer
By Maison Krieger
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large low bookcase in mahogany and mahogany veneer, opening with two full doors and two central glass doors in the form of a pointed arch, for displaying books or collectibles.
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 28.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase with glass doors. Four-part, top.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Glass, 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 31" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Low bookcase - Bibus - Console in mahogany with marble top
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Low bookcase - Bibus - Console in mahogany. This piece of furniture combines solidity and elegance with its white Carrara marble top veined with grey and its two paneled doors fitted...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bookcases
Materials
Marble
