Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstanding visual appeal, dating
19th Century English Large Antique Breakfronts
Mahogany
Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Triple Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
impressive Victorian flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe of large scale and outstanding visual appeal, dating
Mahogany
Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany pedestal sideboard the ached back with carved leaf decoration to the large
Wood
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
Wood
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
Walnut
$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
Mahogany
$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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Oak
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
Pine
$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
Softwood
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
Pine
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
Mahogany
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
Pine
$6,292
H 94.49 in W 87.8 in D 11.23 in
Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large quality satinwood astral glazed breakfront display cabinet with original painted decoration
Satinwood
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
Mahogany
$11,817
H 47.84 in W 72.25 in D 14.18 in
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
Glass, Walnut
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
Walnut
$52,000
H 93 in W 161.5 in D 20.5 in
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
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
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
Pine, Wood
$7,676
H 90.16 in W 79.14 in D 20.08 in
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
Mahogany
$6,258
H 88.59 in W 103.55 in D 20.87 in
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
Mahogany
English Breakfront Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th century English breakfront pine linen cupboard with sliding trays to the centre
Pine
Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with ebonised line detail enclosed by moulded
Walnut
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.5 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
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
Bronze
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above
Oak
$16,383
H 93.9 in W 112.6 in D 24.61 in
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
Other
$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
Brass
$25,032
H 74.81 in W 85.83 in D 18.31 in
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
Bronze
$4,102
H 45.08 in W 76.38 in D 16.15 in
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
Brass
$4,102
H 36.42 in W 66.15 in D 26.38 in
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
Walnut
Large open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top having raised spindle gallery, above
Wood
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
Ebony
$6,895
H 89.25 in W 53 in D 21.75 in
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
Brass, Metal
Carved mahogany desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table or desk. The large rectangular well-figured inverted breakfront top, above
Wood
19th Century open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured marble breakfront top above three bays of
Wood
19th century mahogany pedestal inlaid sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sheraton revival mahogany inlaid sideboard. The raised brass gallery back above large mahogany
Wood
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
Stone
Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany sideboard the large rectangular inverted breakfront top and molded edge above two
Wood
$9,500
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
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
Marble, Bronze
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
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
Oak
Unavailable
H 99 in W 100 in D 20.5 in
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
Walnut
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 96 in D 17 in
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
Amboyna, Wood
Unavailable
H 98.5 in W 106 in D 15.25 in
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
Mahogany
Breakfront in Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large George III mahogany breakfront in three sections, circa 1800 This breakfront fits shallow
Mahogany
Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront Bibliotheque
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large ebonized breakfront bibliotheque; three glass doors above three cabinets, each flanked with
Wood, Glass
Unavailable
H 95 in W 70 in D 24 in
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
Mahogany
Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Fulda, DE
Very large triple breakfront mahogany bookcase from early 19th century. Cornice of moulded section
Bronze
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
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
Glass
Unavailable
H 98.43 in W 75.6 in D 25.99 in
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
Limestone
Sold
H 87 in W 94 in D 21 in
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
Brass
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
Pine
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
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
Grand Victorian Carved Oak Mirrored-Back Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extraordinary, very large, breakfront Victorian Renaissance-Revival, carved oak, mirrored-back
Brass
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
Regency Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency bookcase the raised gallery supported on tulip carved fluted supports, to the large
Wood
Sold
H 99 in W 89 in D 21.25 in
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
Mahogany
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Flame mahogany sideboard. The raised back with central carved motif, above the large breakfront top
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
Iron
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.
Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An excellent-quality, large, breakfront, three-door ebony side cabinet, or credenza, featuring
Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany bookcase, having raised turned three-quarter gallery above large rectangular
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Late Victorian/ Edwardian breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase
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
Rosewood
Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large dwarf mahogany open bookcases, the projecting molded breakfront top above three bays of
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the large rectangular top having carved moulded edge to
Large walnut breakfront low bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Arts and crafts walnut bookcase, the rectangular breakfront top having a raised gallery back, above
Walnut
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
Walnut
Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large painted open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above the base section fitted with three
Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large walnut open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above the base section fitted with three
Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large painted open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above carved foliated scrolling freeze
Large 19th Century Breakfront Painted Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century painted breakfront bookcase with open adjustable shelving top. Cupboard at the
Wood, Paint
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
Pine
Very Large Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large late 19th century oak dwarf breakfront bookcase, the rectangular top above two central
Oak
Large Burr Walnut Breakfront Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Burr walnut breakfront cocktail cabinet, the large centre with fully fitted interior with mirrored
Walnut
Large Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century four-door mahogany breakfront bookcase, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed
Mahogany
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Mahogany
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
Oak
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
Mahogany
Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand and impressive antique English Victorian mahogany breakfront sideboard with dramatically
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
Mahogany
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
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
Sold
H 83.08 in W 103.55 in D 20.48 in
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
Mahogany
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
Pine, Paint
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
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
Mahogany
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
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
Sold
H 101.58 in W 113.78 in D 17.33 in
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
Other
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
Wood
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
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
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
$62,549Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$21,512Sale Price|20% Off
H 103 in W 102 in D 24.5 in
19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany library breakfront bookcase. The stepped and moulded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.To the base section having f...
Mahogany
$360,865
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
$28,000
H 104 in W 84.5 in D 20.5 in
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
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...
Mahogany
$16,590
H 93.9 in W 108.27 in D 14.38 in
Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
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...
Oak
$154,871
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
18th Century Georgian III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George III mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, with four astragal glazed doors below dentil frieze and broken pediment with two long drawers above two central cupbo...
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras mahogany with delicate and restrained inlay in satinwood, the lower cupboards, have inlaid...
Mahogany, Glass
Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase Carved Miskin Manor 1870 Library
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous monumental carved Victorian library bookcase of breakfront form The bookcase is circa 1870 and was sourced from Miskin Manor - a Stately home in South Wale...
Oak
$120,988
H 107.5 in W 177.5 in D 22 in
Large Late Regency Six Door Mahogany Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive late Regency six door mahogany bookcase attributed to Gillows, the upper section with a triple breakfront cornice above glazed doors with brass diamond trellis...
Mahogany
$5,773Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.47 in W 98.82 in D 24.81 in
Walnut bookcase with carved columns, doors and open shelves, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut bookcase with carved columns and capitals, base with lower doors and open upper part, therefore with open shelves, original from Italy, 18th century. Maximum dimension...
Walnut
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.
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