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Large Antique Breakfronts

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

$2,433

H 75.99 in W 94.1 in D 23.63 in

Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstanding visual appeal, dating

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard
Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard

Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard

$8,622

H 59.5 in W 90 in D 29 in

Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian mahogany pedestal sideboard the ached back with carved leaf decoration to the large

Category

19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Large Regency Period Breakfront Open Bookcase
Large Regency Period Breakfront Open Bookcase

Large Regency Period Breakfront Open Bookcase

$11,751

H 36.5 in W 77 in D 16.5 in

Large Regency Period Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine and substantial Regency period open breakfront bookcase, with bold, variegated grain and a

Category

Early 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

$4,866Sale Price|37% Off

H 69 in W 115 in D 17 in

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

large rectangular breakfront top above a single lobed freeze, drawer stamped lamb Manchester. The base

Category

19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase
Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase

Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase

$66,752Sale Price|36% Off

H 111 in W 155 in D 22 in

Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, having dental moulding to the cornice, astragal glazed doors above three large frieze drawers, each with

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$12,168

H 107.88 in W 115.75 in D 20.08 in

Large Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Impressive Large Gothic Revival Breakfront Library Bookcase (19th Century) Item Code: 1229 A

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press
Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

$12,446

H 77.56 in W 80.71 in D 24.02 in

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press sku 1994 W205 x D61 x H197 cm Weight

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

$24,962

H 94.49 in W 92.52 in D 14.97 in

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1596 Base W236 x D38 x H85 cm Top

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century  English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th Century  English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

$12,962

H 89.77 in W 102.37 in D 17.72 in

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19th century English pine breakfront bookcase We can also customise existing

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases
Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases

Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases

$10,562 / set

H 97.25 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in

Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large pair of regency style quality breakfront bookcases having a pair of white painted regency

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Softwood

Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser
Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser

Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser sku 1785 Base W163 x D38

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

$12,446

H 85.44 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press sku 2016 Together W228 x D66 x H217 cm

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Glazed Inverted Breakfront Pine Dresser
Large 19thC English Glazed Inverted Breakfront Pine Dresser

Large 19thC English Glazed Inverted Breakfront Pine Dresser

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870 Large 19thC English glazed inverted breakfront pine dresser (2 piece) Measures

Category

1860s English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet
Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet

Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large quality satinwood astral glazed breakfront display cabinet with original painted decoration

Category

Early 20th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Satinwood

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

$20,825

H 92.52 in W 90.56 in D 20.87 in

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase. We can also customise

Category

19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal

Category

1870s British Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Italian Large Scale Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Cabinet
Antique Italian Large Scale Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

Antique Italian Large Scale Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

The Antique Italian Large Scale Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Cabinet is a stunning piece of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large English Regency Style Japanned  / Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Large English Regency Style Japanned  / Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Large English Regency Style Japanned / Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large and impressive English breakfront cabinet with a classic English interpretation of Asian

Category

19th Century English Regency Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint

Large 18th Century English Breakfront Carved Pine Fire Mantel
Large 18th Century English Breakfront Carved Pine Fire Mantel

Large 18th Century English Breakfront Carved Pine Fire Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large and richly decorated 18th century English breakfront carved pine fire mantel, originally

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine, Wood

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

Located in London, GB

A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards
Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards

Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled

Category

1830s British William IV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

English Breakfront Linen Cupboard
English Breakfront Linen Cupboard

English Breakfront Linen Cupboard

$6,174

H 48 in W 99.5 in D 24 in

English Breakfront Linen Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large early 19th century English breakfront pine linen cupboard with sliding trays to the centre

Category

19th Century English William IV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase
Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase

Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase

$6,953Sale Price|20% Off

H 38 in W 74 in D 20 in

Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with ebonised line detail enclosed by moulded

Category

Late 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Rare Large 19th Century Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate Fireplace Breakfront
Rare Large 19th Century Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate Fireplace Breakfront

Rare Large 19th Century Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate Fireplace Breakfront

Located in New York, NY

An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large 19th Century Gilt Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate

Category

19th Century Unknown Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Bronze

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

$5,340Sale Price|20% Off

H 51 in W 81.5 in D 16 in

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above

Category

Late 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Oak

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a

Category

19th Century English George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Other

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$15,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 97 in W 94 in D 22 in

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet

Category

1820s English George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères
Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères

Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères

By Mercier Freres

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an antique large French breakfront glass display cabinet from the Belle Époque period

Category

Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Ebonised & Brass Inlaid Boulle Breakfront Credenza Sideboard
Antique Victorian Ebonised & Brass Inlaid Boulle Breakfront Credenza Sideboard

Antique Victorian Ebonised & Brass Inlaid Boulle Breakfront Credenza Sideboard

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Large Victorian Ebonised & Boulle Breakfront Credenza. A beautiful blend of boulle & brass ormolu

Category

Late 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Art Deco Denby & Spinks Leeds Breakfront Sideboard Part of a Suite
Burr Walnut Art Deco Denby & Spinks Leeds Breakfront Sideboard Part of a Suite

Burr Walnut Art Deco Denby & Spinks Leeds Breakfront Sideboard Part of a Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Walnut inverted breakfront sideboard which is part of a large dining suite This piece is part of a

Category

1920s English Art Deco Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large open bookcase
Large open bookcase

Large open bookcase

$7,175Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 72.5 in D 15.5 in

Large open bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top having raised spindle gallery, above

Category

19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Large Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase
Large Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase

Large Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase

$8,288Sale Price|31% Off

H 45 in W 96 in D 18 in

Large Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century ebonized and gilt mounted open bookcase the large rectangular inverted breakfront top

Category

19th Century French Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Ebony

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors
Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large English breakfront bookcase of mahogany, in the Chippendale style, featuring an upper

Category

19th Century English Chippendale Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Brass, Metal

Carved mahogany desk
Carved mahogany desk

Carved mahogany desk

$3,407

H 33 in W 55.5 in D 24 in

Carved mahogany desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany dressing table or desk. The large rectangular well-figured inverted breakfront top, above

Category

Early 20th Century French Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

19th Century open bookcase
19th Century open bookcase

19th Century open bookcase

$6,508Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 55 in D 15.5 in

19th Century open bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured marble breakfront top above three bays of

Category

19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

19th century mahogany pedestal inlaid sideboard
19th century mahogany pedestal inlaid sideboard

19th century mahogany pedestal inlaid sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Sheraton revival mahogany inlaid sideboard. The raised brass gallery back above large mahogany

Category

Late 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel
Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel

Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel

$135,590

H 94.1 in W 103.94 in D 37.8 in

Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

on either side by fruits, foliage and plain medallions. Having a large tiered breakfront shelf

Category

Early 19th Century French Renaissance Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Stone

Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard
Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard

Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard

$3,782Sale Price|41% Off

H 34 in W 60 in D 25 in

Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Carved mahogany sideboard the large rectangular inverted breakfront top and molded edge above two

Category

Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse
18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse

18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century French large Louis XVI neoclassical breakfront marquetry gilt bronze commode or

Category

1770s French Louis XVI Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Recent Sales

Pair of Baroque Mahogany Fireplace Surrounds
Pair of Baroque Mahogany Fireplace Surrounds

Pair of Baroque Mahogany Fireplace Surrounds

Unavailable

H 74 in W 90 in D 23 in

Pair of Baroque Mahogany Fireplace Surrounds

Located in London, GB

scrolls and a large, breakfront shelf. A fine example of Edwardian spender, removed from a prestigious

Category

Early 20th Century British Baroque Large Antique Breakfronts

Large Antique Reverse Breakfront Oak Sideboard Desk
Large Antique Reverse Breakfront Oak Sideboard Desk

Large Antique Reverse Breakfront Oak Sideboard Desk

Unavailable

H 44.06 in W 89.97 in D 27.25 in

Large Antique Reverse Breakfront Oak Sideboard Desk

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An outstanding 19th century reverse breakfront kneehole oak sideboard. The oak boasting a rich

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Oak

Large Figured and Burr Walnut Inverted Breakfront Antique Bookcase
Large Figured and Burr Walnut Inverted Breakfront Antique Bookcase

Large Figured and Burr Walnut Inverted Breakfront Antique Bookcase

By Walnut Cabinet Works

Located in Antrim, GB

Large figured and burr walnut inverted breakfront antique bookcase Blind fretwork and burr walnut

Category

1860s English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large 1840 Victorian Amboyna and Parcel Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase

Large 1840 Victorian Amboyna and Parcel Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

An Early Victorian Amboyna And Parcel Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase, with egg-and-dart molded frieze

Category

1840s English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Amboyna, Wood

Large and Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large and Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large and Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large antique bookcase made of good South American mahogany. It has eight doors, four glass for

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Breakfront in Mahogany, circa 1800
Breakfront in Mahogany, circa 1800

Breakfront in Mahogany, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 94 in W 90.5 in D 11.5 in

Breakfront in Mahogany, circa 1800

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large George III mahogany breakfront in three sections, circa 1800 This breakfront fits shallow

Category

Early 1800s English George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront  Bibliotheque
Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront  Bibliotheque

Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront Bibliotheque

Unavailable

H 98 in W 78 in D 24.5 in

Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront Bibliotheque

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large ebonized breakfront bibliotheque; three glass doors above three cabinets, each flanked with

Category

19th Century French Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood, Glass

Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800
Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800

Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

below). Note the desk section, which for a breakfront, is fairly large, and retains its original

Category

Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase
Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Unavailable

H 100.4 in W 161.42 in D 18.51 in

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in Fulda, DE

Very large triple breakfront mahogany bookcase from early 19th century. Cornice of moulded section

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Regency Period Eglomise Giltwood Pier Mirror
Early 19th Century Regency Period Eglomise Giltwood Pier Mirror

Early 19th Century Regency Period Eglomise Giltwood Pier Mirror

Unavailable

H 43.12 in W 22.84 in D 1.78 in

Early 19th Century Regency Period Eglomise Giltwood Pier Mirror

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The large scale breakfront pier mirror has flower husk ribbon decorations. The reeded columns have

Category

1810s English Regency Large Antique Breakfronts

George IV Triptych Gilt Overmantel Mirror, circa 1820
George IV Triptych Gilt Overmantel Mirror, circa 1820

George IV Triptych Gilt Overmantel Mirror, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 26.58 in W 58.47 in D 0.04 in

George IV Triptych Gilt Overmantel Mirror, circa 1820

Located in Edinburgh, GB

George IV triptych gilt overmantel mirror, circa 1820. The large ribbed cornice has two breakfront

Category

1820s George IV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Glass

18th Century Louis XV Fireplace with Trumeau Hand-Sculpted in French Limestone
18th Century Louis XV Fireplace with Trumeau Hand-Sculpted in French Limestone

18th Century Louis XV Fireplace with Trumeau Hand-Sculpted in French Limestone

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

large overhanging breakfront cornice is also nicely sculpted with moldings. We'll note the nice

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Limestone

George lll, Mahogany, Large Breakfront or Bookcase, England, 18th Century
George lll, Mahogany, Large Breakfront or Bookcase, England, 18th Century

George lll, Mahogany, Large Breakfront or Bookcase, England, 18th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

George lll, Mahogany, Large Breakfront or Bookcase, England, 18th Century A rare and important

Category

19th Century English George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Large Breakfront Pine Bookcase
Early 19th Century Large Breakfront Pine Bookcase

Early 19th Century Large Breakfront Pine Bookcase

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H 92.52 in W 116.15 in L 92.52 in

Early 19th Century Large Breakfront Pine Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th century large pine Scottish breakfront bookcase. Reputed to be by Trollope & Sons

Category

Mid-19th Century European Revival Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Impressive George iv Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Impressive George iv Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

Impressive George iv Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Impressive George IV side cabinet, the large breakfront rosewood top having raised three quarter

Category

Early 19th Century British George IV Large Antique Breakfronts

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Breakfront Enfilade / Server
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Breakfront Enfilade / Server

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Breakfront Enfilade / Server

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 1890's large breakfront buffet / enfilade / server carved in walnut. This antique is in

Category

1890s French Large Antique Breakfronts

Grand Victorian Carved Oak Mirrored-Back Sideboard
Grand Victorian Carved Oak Mirrored-Back Sideboard

Grand Victorian Carved Oak Mirrored-Back Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extraordinary, very large, breakfront Victorian Renaissance-Revival, carved oak, mirrored-back

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Satinwood Banded and Marquetry Open Bookcase
Edwardian Mahogany Satinwood Banded and Marquetry Open Bookcase

Edwardian Mahogany Satinwood Banded and Marquetry Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Edwardian mahogany and marquetry open bookcase, the large breakfront string inlaid top above three

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Large Antique Breakfronts

Regency Open Bookcase
Regency Open Bookcase

Regency Open Bookcase

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H 52.5 in W 80 in D 17 in

Regency Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency bookcase the raised gallery supported on tulip carved fluted supports, to the large

Category

Early 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows
Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows

Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, 2008, vol. I, p.379, pl.450. A similar large breakfront bookcase dated 1820-30 is illustrated on p.377

Category

1830s English William IV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Sideboard
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Sideboard

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Sideboard

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H 50 in W 74 in D 24 in

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Flame mahogany sideboard. The raised back with central carved motif, above the large breakfront top

Category

Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Exceptional Parquetry Cabinet of Large Size, Signed
Exceptional Parquetry Cabinet of Large Size, Signed

Exceptional Parquetry Cabinet of Large Size, Signed

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Uncommon circa 1870 large breakfront form cabinet of slim profile having full parquetry geometric

Category

19th Century American Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Buffets
French 19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Buffets

French 19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Buffets

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H 63.75 in W 46.5 in D 20.5 in

French 19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Buffets

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

SKU: 702A-4 for a larger breakfront buffet / enfilade that matches this Fine pair. 1890s or earlier.

Category

19th Century French Large Antique Breakfronts

Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet
Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet

Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet

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H 44.5 in W 84 in D 17.5 in

Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An excellent-quality, large, breakfront, three-door ebony side cabinet, or credenza, featuring

Category

Mid-19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 45 in W 90 in L 45 in

Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large mahogany bookcase, having raised turned three-quarter gallery above large rectangular

Category

Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Late Victorian/ Edwardian breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase

Category

Late 19th Century George III Large Antique Breakfronts

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase by John Kendall
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase by John Kendall

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase by John Kendall

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency rosewood bookcase the raised gallery supported on scroll supports, to the large breakfront

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Rosewood

Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases
Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases

Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases

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H 38.5 in W 84.5 in L 38.5 in

Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large dwarf mahogany open bookcases, the projecting molded breakfront top above three bays of

Category

Late 19th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

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H 50.5 in W 72.5 in D 17 in

Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the large rectangular top having carved moulded edge to

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Large Antique Breakfronts

Large walnut breakfront low bookcase
Large walnut breakfront low bookcase

Large walnut breakfront low bookcase

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H 40.5 in W 108.5 in D 16.5 in

Large walnut breakfront low bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Arts and crafts walnut bookcase, the rectangular breakfront top having a raised gallery back, above

Category

Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Large Antique Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Large Antique Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

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H 81 in W 60 in D 15 in

Large Antique Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This large antique walnut breakfront bookcase is of extremely high quality and is a great looking

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1910s English Edwardian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase
Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

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H 48 in W 73 in D 13 in

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large painted open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above the base section fitted with three

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

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H 65.5 in W 96 in D 16 in

Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large walnut open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above the base section fitted with three

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase
Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

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H 45.5 in W 72 in D 14 in

Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large painted open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above carved foliated scrolling freeze

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Large Antique Breakfronts

Large 19th Century Breakfront Painted Bookcase
Large 19th Century Breakfront Painted Bookcase

Large 19th Century Breakfront Painted Bookcase

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H 96.46 in W 129.93 in D 19.69 in

Large 19th Century Breakfront Painted Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century painted breakfront bookcase with open adjustable shelving top. Cupboard at the

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood, Paint

19thC Large French Painted Breakfront Bookcase
19thC Large French Painted Breakfront Bookcase

19thC Large French Painted Breakfront Bookcase

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H 83.08 in W 80.71 in D 17.72 in

19thC Large French Painted Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1860 19thC Large French Painted Pine Breakfront bookcase W205 x D45 x H211cm Base W205 x

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine

Very Large Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Very Large Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Very Large Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

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H 28.5 in W 111 in D 17.5 in

Very Large Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large late 19th century oak dwarf breakfront bookcase, the rectangular top above two central

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Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Oak

Large Burr Walnut Breakfront Cocktail Cabinet
Large Burr Walnut Breakfront Cocktail Cabinet

Large Burr Walnut Breakfront Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Burr walnut breakfront cocktail cabinet, the large centre with fully fitted interior with mirrored

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Early 20th Century British Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Walnut

Large Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century four-door mahogany breakfront bookcase, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed

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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 104.5 in W 108.25 in D 24.25 in

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press
Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press

Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press

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H 77.96 in W 74.02 in D 23.23 in

Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1850 Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press sku 1617 Base W185 x D50 x H88 cm Top

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Oak

Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1760 Base W178 x D42 x H98

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Grand and impressive antique English Victorian mahogany breakfront sideboard with dramatically

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Late 19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1840 sku 2054 Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase Together W249 x D53 x

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Inlaid Wardrobe
19th Century Sheraton Inlaid Wardrobe

19th Century Sheraton Inlaid Wardrobe

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H 81 in W 101 in D 21 in

19th Century Sheraton Inlaid Wardrobe

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Hixson, TN

This is a notable english 19th century mahogany and satinwood large breakfront wardrobe. The front

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Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Large Antique Breakfronts

A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase
A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase

A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Large George III mahogany breakfront Butler's Secretary Bookcase with gothic motifs and mullioned

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18th Century and Earlier English Large Antique Breakfronts

Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1544 Together W263

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19th Century Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Very Large Scale Mid-19th Century Breakfront Bookcase
Very Large Scale Mid-19th Century Breakfront Bookcase

Very Large Scale Mid-19th Century Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A truly wonderful and very large scale, mid-19th Century English breakfront pine bookcase. Dry

Category

Mid-19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Late 19th Century Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Large Late 19th Century Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Large Late 19th Century Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large late 19th century oak dwarf breakfront bookcase, the large rectangular top with dental

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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Large Antique Breakfronts

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer
Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large mahogany breakfront with satin wood inlay on upper glazed doors with geometric sash work

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Late 19th Century Walnut Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Large Late 19th Century Walnut Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Large Late 19th Century Walnut Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large late 19th century walnut dwarf breakfront bookcase, having a raised turned gallery. The

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Early 19th Century Large English Breakfront in Oak
Early 19th Century Large English Breakfront in Oak

Early 19th Century Large English Breakfront in Oak

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large English breakfront in oak with lower fitted compartments including eleven drawers and 4

Category

19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Mahogany Open Breakfront Library Bookcase
Large 19th Century Mahogany Open Breakfront Library Bookcase

Large 19th Century Mahogany Open Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Large 19th century, early Victorian period solid mahogany breakfront open library bookcase. Each

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Mid-19th Century British William IV Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Victorian superb quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck moulded

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19th Century English Victorian Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Other

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890
Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This remarkable large pine breakfront bookcase is from England, circa 1890. It is built in six

Category

Late 19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890
Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This remarkable large pine breakfront bookcase is from England, circa 1890. It is built in six

Category

Late 19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts

Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary
Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary

Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary

Located in Hudson, NY

. The lower section houses in the center a large secretary drawer with multiply drawers & compartments

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Early 19th Century English George IV Large Antique Breakfronts

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

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By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

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$62,549Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

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$21,512Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Cheshire, GB

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Located in Richmond, VA

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase. This incredible secretary has highly figured mahogany, an intricate secretary desk with hidden compartment, beaut...

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Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very large hand carved Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 oak library bookcase with ornate scholar carvings This is a very grand piece of En...

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Located in Dublin 8, IE

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$132,113

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Located in London, GB

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Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase Carved Miskin Manor 1870 Library

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Large Late Regency Six Door Mahogany Bookcase Attributed to Gillows

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Walnut bookcase with carved columns, doors and open shelves, Italy

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$5,773Sale Price|20% Off

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Large Antique Breakfronts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large antique breakfronts is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct large antique breakfronts — often made from wood, glass and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of large antique breakfronts available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Large antique breakfronts are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Large Antique Breakfronts?

Prices for large antique breakfronts start at $1,008 and top out at $96,280 with the average selling for $9,750.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

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. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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