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$2,800Sale Price|43% Off
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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1950s Breakfronts For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1950s breakfronts available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mahogany, all 1950s breakfronts available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1950s breakfronts available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Regency 1950s breakfronts are consistently popular styles. Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful 1950s breakfronts that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Breakfronts?
1950s breakfronts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $860 and the highest can go for as much as $17,190.
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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
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Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
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