Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century Breakfront

Kitchen Breakfront

Regency Breakfront

English Breakfront Cabinet

George Iii Breakfront

Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase

$7,659

H 37.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A distinguished 19th-century breakfront open bookcase of exceptional quality.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Painted Breakfront Dresser Base

$4,034

H 35 in W 72 in D 17 in

English Painted Breakfront Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century breakfront marble top buffet with columns and brass grills to the doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

$65,000

H 96 in W 74.75 in D 18.5 in

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

All original, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. Breakfront is 16" deep on each end section.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Display Cabinet in the Neo-Classical Style

$13,280

H 89.38 in W 75.79 in D 17.33 in

19th Century English Display Cabinet in the Neo-Classical Style

Located in Dublin, IE

A late 19th century breakfront display cabinet. surmounted with pierced lattice work, cresting above four geometric glazed doors, with glass shelved interior over four fielded painte...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront

$14,885

H 98 in W 96 in D 19.25 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront

Located in Atlanta, GA

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront with Inlay and Diamond form Sash Work

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase

$20,515

H 111.03 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in

19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century wonderful quality French breakfront library bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony

19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase

$13,670

H 100 in W 81.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century English breakfront oak library bookcase with a nice fretwork swan neck pediment. 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase

$13,670

H 96.5 in W 79 in D 20.5 in

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase circa 1847.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Country Pine Narrow Depth Breakfront

$7,500

H 72.25 in W 48 in D 14 in

19th Century Sheraton Country Pine Narrow Depth Breakfront

Located in Sheffield, MA

English 19th Century Sheraton style country pine breakfront bookcase dresser cabinet with lattice center doors and open side shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Glass

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

$21,281Sale 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...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

$4,814Sale Price|37% Off

H 69 in W 115 in D 17 in

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the large rectangular breakfront top above a single lobed freeze, drawer stamped lamb Ma...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

$76,732

H 108 in W 130 in D 22 in

19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century

$12,297Sale Price|25% Off

H 32.88 in W 46.07 in D 22.25 in

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A marble top black lacquer refinish breakfront shape french Napoleon III commode with tapered feet adorned, chiseled brass shoes, handles and friezes intricately bronze chiseled, whi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

$17,950

H 99 in W 108 in D 24 in

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

$9,800

H 86 in W 89 in D 14.5 in

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet features a matt black color and a and a traditional breakfront design.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

$4,900

H 36 in W 60 in D 11.75 in

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little 19th century English Regency period inlaid rosewood breakfront bookcase cabinet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

$12,748

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 pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Regency Breakfront Low Bookcase

$11,509

H 34.5 in W 41 in D 11 in

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 brass grilled and lined doors with brass closing slip opening to reveal shelved in...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase

$7,057Sale Price|20% Off

H 96 in W 90 in D 23.5 in

19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a moulded edge cornice with dentil moulding and a swan neck pediment at the centre with decorative circula...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet

$2,461Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 60 in D 15.5 in

Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th century rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet, having a green marble top above a central open compartment with two adjustable shelves, flanked by two pleated fabric pa...

Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

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 / bookcase with four doors in the upper part. The lower part featuring four doors & four pu...

Category

Antique 1820s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$17,096

H 77.75 in W 71.75 in D 26.5 in

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a top quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase has flour glazed doors, each opening to reveal a fitted interior. The centre doors open to ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Secretary

$9,500

H 87 in W 84 in D 22 in

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Secretary

Located in Essex, MA

Period George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase. Beautiful Georgian Fenestration. Base Cabinet Opens to Reveal a Satinwood Writing Interior. Original Linen Slides Underneath. Nice ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

$11,078

H 99.61 in W 92.13 in D 16.54 in

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase

$12,165

H 97.75 in W 74.5 in D 27.5 in

Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Exquisite Rosewood Hand-Carved Oriental breakfront– Late 19th /Early20th Century

$8,500

H 86 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Exquisite Rosewood Hand-Carved Oriental breakfront– Late 19th /Early20th Century

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This magnificent two-part Oriental China cabinet is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, designed to serve as a grand curio or china display cabinet for treasured collectible...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Singaporean Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

$13,335

H 96.07 in W 85.44 in D 22.05 in

Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date. It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

$54,701

H 105 in W 131 in D 17 in

19th Century English Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Impressive large 19th Century English carved mahogany breakfront library bookcase with stunning carved detail and greek key moulding.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase

$17,707

H 51 in W 90 in D 13 in

Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An early 19th century Regency satinwood breakfront glazed floor bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

19th Century English Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase with Hidden Drawers

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 93.75 in W 81 in D 19.5 in

19th Century English Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase with Hidden Drawers

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 19th century English regency period Rosewood breakfront bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

$3,187Sale Price|36% Off

H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

Located in Sofia, BG

Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, the bottom section hav...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet with Inlay

$38,500

H 97 in W 99 in D 24 in

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet with Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany breakfront cabinet with four lower cabinets with decorative wood inlay and four upper lattice glass cabinets with under-shelf lighting.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Burlwood Mahogany Regency-Style Inlay Decorated Breakfront

$4,400

H 36 in W 65 in D 17 in

19th Century English Burlwood Mahogany Regency-Style Inlay Decorated Breakfront

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This distinguished mid-19th century English Regency-style breakfront sideboard, crafted from burlwood mahogany with inlaid details, is a masterful example of period design and elegan...

Category

Antique 1850s English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase

$15,044

H 101.97 in W 100.4 in D 23.63 in

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Untouched Quality 19th-century William IV Period Mahogany 4-door Library Bookcase An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

$7,549

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

Above the cupboard is a drawer like panel, with ebony inlaid pearl handles, which folds down to reveal the leather topped secretaire desk with six small drawers beneath a row of cubb...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors. 1820...

$12,500

H 89 in W 77 in D 21 in

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors. 1820...

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors With Lower Doors Concealing Shelves.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Irish Breakfront Bookcase Labelled 'Strahan of Dublin'

$53,122

H 116 in W 124 in D 24.75 in

A Very Rare 19th Century Irish Breakfront Bookcase Labelled 'Strahan of Dublin'

By Strahan of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare and impressive 19th Century Irish well figured, flame mahogany four door breakfront bookcase labelled 'Strahan of Dublin', finely hand carved, of grand proportions, excep...

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century

$6,154

H 61.03 in W 69.3 in D 13 in

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase

$11,010

H 96.46 in W 88 in D 23.63 in

Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Glasgow, GB

An impressive William IV/early Victorian four door breakfront bookcase or bookcase cabinet. Rare to find such a large bookcase in golden quarter-sawn oak which has the attractive ‘ti...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

$7,043

H 92.52 in W 72.05 in D 16.15 in

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique mahogany astragal glazed breakfront bookcase with dentil cornice, swan neck pediment and beautifully carved centre finial. The breakfront front bookcase top with four...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

$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 Fireplace Breakfront.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th C. Reverse-Breakfront Credenza w/Hidden Drawer Storage, Blue

$8,260

H 32 in W 58.25 in D 23.5 in

Italian 19th C. Reverse-Breakfront Credenza w/Hidden Drawer Storage, Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian painted wood console cabinet, with unique reverse breakfront design, from the 19th century. This antique buffet from Italy features a reverse breakfront design, with a fou...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

$6,770

H 88.59 in W 58.67 in D 14.18 in

Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Edwards &a...

Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century

$9,232

H 108.67 in W 101.19 in D 25.2 in

Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century

By Marsh, Jones & Cribb

Located in London, GB

This is an impressive antique Victorian Sheraton Revival flame mahogany, satinwood and boxwood breakfront wardrobe, by Marsh Jones Cribb & Co, of Leeds and Cavendish Square Londo...

Category

Antique 1880s Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid / Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

$18,800

H 94 in W 98 in D 22.5 in

Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid / Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful craftsmanship mahogany bookcase / china cabinet in the Edwardian style with a flat top molded cornice above four cross-banded glazed doors. Each features a centered hand pa...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin

$19,230

H 87.6 in W 104.34 in D 28.15 in

19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin

By Robert Strahan

Located in Glasgow, GB

A superb quality and impressive Irish early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront gentleman’s wardrobe by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin. Made with exceptional quality timbers it has an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

$5,320

H 32 in W 39.5 in D 21 in

19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a subtle break-front design that carries through ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century English Four Door Breakfront Bookcase By Maple & Co., London

$30,397

H 101.38 in W 90.01 in D 21.78 in

Late 19th Century English Four Door Breakfront Bookcase By Maple & Co., London

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine late 19th century four door breakfront bookcase by Maple & Co, the upper section with the swan neck break front cornice cresting above four geometric glazed doors, with shelve...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

$20,481

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 existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$10,873

H 99.22 in W 111.42 in D 23.63 in

18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase Item Code: S26-1 Circa 1820 A magnificent 19th century mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase of impressive scale and elegant pr...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional French Transitional Breakfront Commode

$8,750

H 34 in W 47 in D 19 in

Exceptional French Transitional Breakfront Commode

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional quality 19th century Louis XVI transitional breakfront commode.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware

$5,600

H 35.75 in W 47.5 in D 25.5 in

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century. This antique chest from Germany has a subtle break-front design about the front which...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront

$5,200

H 83 in W 61.25 in D 17.25 in

Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very well crafted Rustic Breakfront in a handsome Amber tone stain. With plenary of storage and display space including two glass door fronted shelf spaces, middle displa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

$16,070

H 101.19 in W 115.75 in D 21.26 in

Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date. The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...

Category

Antique 1830s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$22,995

H 81.5 in W 84.5 in D 21 in

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Stamford, CT

A very finely carved mahogany breakfront bookcase with mitered doors having swag mullions set atop a low hip base. The bookcase has personal reading slides for four made by Maple & C...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Breakfront Kitchen Dresser

$7,590

H 82 in W 63 in D 19.5 in

English Breakfront Kitchen Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Mid 19th century English painted pine breakfront kitchen dresser with glazed doors to the top and wire doors to the bottom. 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Glass, Pine

English Breakfront Linen Cupboard

$6,072

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, shelves and a hanging rail. 1830.

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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Adirondack Breakfront

Unavailable

H 79 in W 64.5 in D 27.5 in

Adirondack Breakfront

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century Breakfront case with a 20th century Adirondack camp make over.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century European Carved Walnut Breakfront with Burled Detail

Unavailable

H 79 in W 71 in D 28 in

19th Century European Carved Walnut Breakfront with Burled Detail

Located in Abilene, TX

This beautiful 19th century breakfront is walnut with carved face motif details at the top.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 106.3 in W 92.1 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A magnificent mid 19th century gothic revival oak breakfront bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

19th Century Pollard Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 133.86 in W 100.01 in D 29.93 in

19th Century Pollard Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dublin, IE

A 19th century pollard oak breakfront bookcase. Possibly by Lamb of Manchester.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

A 19th century flamed mahogany country house breakfront wardrobe

Unavailable

H 93.5 in W 99.5 in D 27.25 in

A 19th century flamed mahogany country house breakfront wardrobe

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

A 19th century flamed mahogany country house breakfront wardrobe, the linen press centre flanked by two sentry boxes with hanging space, in lovely condition with wonderful flamed tim...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 19th C. French Breakfront Cabinet

Unavailable

H 102 in W 63 in D 19.25 in

Vintage 19th C. French Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Naples, FL

Solid mahogany with birdseye maple veneer on exterior; stepped molded cornice with egg and dart gilt wood trim; Corinthian gilt wood pilaster capitals, gilt brass hardware and window...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century William IV Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Unavailable

H 82 in W 63 in D 18 in

Early 19th Century William IV Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century mahogany William IV breakfront secretaire bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

Victorian 19th Century Medium Size Breakfront Sideboard Chiffonier

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in

Victorian 19th Century Medium Size Breakfront Sideboard Chiffonier

Located in Santander, ES

Exceptional Victorian medium size breakfront sideboard featuring unusual designs and carvings with exquisitely matched mahogany veneers. The removable backsplash with finely carved f...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sideboards

Early 19th Century Dutch Inlaid Breakfront/Cabinet

Unavailable

H 79 in W 50.5 in D 15 in

Early 19th Century Dutch Inlaid Breakfront/Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

This beautiful Dutch Inlaid Breakfront with a shaped bonnet and skirt and distinctive moldings is perfect for displaying a collection of pottery as seen in this picture. The top of ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets

19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard with Raised Gallery Mirror

Unavailable

H 69.49 in W 91.34 in D 26.58 in

19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard with Raised Gallery Mirror

Located in Norwich, GB

19th century rich mahogany breakfront sideboard with raised gallery mirror.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase in Mahogany

Unavailable

H 94.8 in W 111.2 in D 23 in

Early 19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase in Mahogany

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very good quality early 19th century English mahogany breakfront Library bookcase in the George III taste, with a lovely color.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Huge American Breakfront/ Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Late 19th century

Unavailable

H 123 in W 132 in D 26 in

Huge American Breakfront/ Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Late 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge American Breakfront/ Bookcase; four paneled doors below with matching number of glass doors above; step back & curved ends so although it's huge, it's not massive. Base is one...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Oak Double Breakfront Library Bookcase

Unavailable

H 96.07 in W 226.38 in D 24.02 in

Late 19th Century Oak Double Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A good quality late 19th century, golden oak, double breakfront library bookcase.

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 19th-Early 20th Century European Rosewood Marquetry Breakfront Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 76.78 in W 106.7 in D 25.99 in

Late 19th-Early 20th Century European Rosewood Marquetry Breakfront Wardrobe

Located in Surbiton, GB

Late 19th-early 20th century European rosewood and mahogany marquetry breakfront wardrobe/armoire.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rosewood

Exhibition Quality 19th Century Rosewood and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Unavailable

H 41 in W 80 in D 18.5 in

Exhibition Quality 19th Century Rosewood and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A fabulous, exhibition quality 19th century rosewood and boulle breakfront side cabinet, the rosewood top with an ormolu acanthus mold, above an ormolu vitruvian scrolled frieze; the...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chinoiserie Lacquered Breakfront

Unavailable

H 93 in W 78 in D 22 in

Chinoiserie Lacquered Breakfront

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Crimson and gold chinoiserie lacquered breakfront bookcase with mullion glass doors, base has a center slant top desk and end sections have two drawers over panel doors. This breakfr...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Sheraton Breakfront

Unavailable

H 94 in W 168 in D 20 in

English Sheraton Breakfront

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Sheraton burled walnut breakfront or bookcase or China cabinet featuring urn inlays on the four lower doors, mullion glass on the four upper doors as well as four middle drawers. The...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Breakfront Commode of Superb Patina

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H 34.25 in W 50 in D 20.5 in

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Breakfront Commode of Superb Patina

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 19th century French Louis XVI style tulipwood breakfront commode of superb patina (color).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Regency Carved Mahogany Breakfront

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H 91.5 in W 104 in D 23 in

Regency Carved Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine regency carved mahogany breakfront, having an arcaded cornice with rosette, foliate and sheaf of wheat carved panels, set above four mullioned glass doors with interlaced ...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront

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H 97 in W 93 in D 18 in

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Chippendale solid mahogany breakfront or bookcase with a pierced broken pediment, Grecian key crown molding, mullion glass doors, and a base that features a scrolled apron on cabriol...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Gothic oak breakfront bookcase

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H 92.92 in W 74.41 in D 20.08 in

Gothic oak breakfront bookcase

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a remarkable Gothic Oak Breakfront Bookcase, originating from around 1870. This bookcase is a testament to superb craftsmanship and des...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Regency Period Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 87 in W 88 in D 20 in

Regency Period Breakfront Bookcase

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

Of superb quality, this bookcase is attributed to Gillow. Made from Cuban mahogany, it has feathered banded doors and well figured panels. It is of a small size and both the cornice ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Breakfront Library Bookcase Circa 1850

Unavailable

H 107.88 in W 85.44 in D 16.15 in

Breakfront Library Bookcase Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

The bookcase of breakfront form, constructed in well chosen burr walnut veneers, cross-banded in root walnut, and with extensive line inlay. The upper section comprises four arched g...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 37.6 in W 38.69 in D 9.45 in

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Norwalk, CT

Mahogany bookcase with 4 glazed doors over 4 panelled doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 98.43 in W 86.62 in D 23.23 in

Late Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Victorian oak breakfront, library bookcase, circa 1890. The moulded cornice is supported on carved corbels above a fluted and carved frieze. The upper section with 4 glazed doors has...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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 attractively carved pilasters; the lower central door with carved laurel swag; the o...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 98 in W 124 in D 15 in

Antique Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Stunning rosewood and bronze display cabinet with mirror back interiors and storage Three sections two doors on each section

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 93.5 in W 66 in D 22 in

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Kansas City, MO

Regency breakfront bookcase. 19th century mahogany breakfront bookcase of small size in the manner of George Smith, having a dentil blocked moulded cornice with anthemion crests ...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet

Unavailable

H 36 in W 54 in D 16.5 in

A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet in the manner of Gillows having a molded top with a plain frieze over three brass grill doors with molded columns flanking the doors headed w...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian 3-Door Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 90.56 in W 69.69 in D 24.81 in

Victorian 3-Door Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Mid-Victorian 3-door breakfront bookcase in figured quarter-cut, golden oak. The molded cornice is over a figured oak frieze and 3 glazed doors with chamfered sides, opening to inter...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 84.26 in W 92.13 in D 17.33 in

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

With restorations, George III style breakfront bookcase in figured Spanish mahogany with a mellow color, circa 1850. Surmounted by a moulded cornice and crossbanded frieze, the 4 ast...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Oak 4 Door Breakfront Bookcase

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H 95.28 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in

Victorian Oak 4 Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Late Victorian oak 4 door breakfront bookcase, circa 1870. The top has a dentil detailed cornice with stylish moulding, and 4 small corbels beneath. Behind the glazed doors in the to...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Victorian Period Adam Inspired Inlaid Satinwood Breakfront

Unavailable

Victorian Period Adam Inspired Inlaid Satinwood Breakfront

Located in New York, NY

VICTORIAN PERIOD ADAM INSPIRED MARQUETRY INLAID SATINWOOD BREAKFRONT WITH A PLACQUE OF PRESENTATION DATED SEPT. 1, 1888.
PLAQUE READS: "Presented to Geo.Bart Taylor, ESQ.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

George III Breakfront bookcase, England, c. 1800.

Unavailable

H 16.93 in W 90.95 in D 16.93 in

George III Breakfront bookcase, England, c. 1800.

Located in MADRID, ES

George III Breakfront bookcase made in Mahogany wood. Presents signature on the lock, GR. Barrons Patent Strand. It has faults and loss of the interior shelves. The Georgian era was ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase, by George Oakley.

Unavailable

H 106 in W 92 in D 19 in

Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase, by George Oakley.

By George Oakley

Located in New York, NY

Regency neo-classical ebony-inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase in the Grecian style after a design by George Oakley. The
pediment centering anthemion decoration over glazed ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 88 in W 98 in D 21 in

Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Wells, ME

Superb English Regency mahogany inlaid breakfront bookcase. The molded arch pediment is veneered with bold bookmatched mahogany and has five ebony star inlays (large one in the cen...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

A Magnificent Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Breakfront

Unavailable

H 85 in W 70 in D 21.5 in

A Magnificent Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Breakfront

Located in New York, NY

The elaborately inlaid stepped upper case, the central section having two glass doors flanked by a molded edge hung with ivory finials. The two outer cases each with a single door an...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Regency Inspired Sheraton Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Cabinet

Unavailable

H 48 in W 48 in D 17 in

Regency Inspired Sheraton Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Keyston, GB

A superb small antique satinwood London made inlaid cabinet in the Regency style on square tapering legs with white porcelain castors. The original three locks are stamped "Cadwallad...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Superb Victorian Walnut and Oak Breakfront Library Bookcase

Unavailable

H 45 in W 72 in D 15 in

Superb Victorian Walnut and Oak Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A superb quality walnut and oak carved bookcase with a breakfront, three opening doors and ten carved adjustable shelves, excellent color and condition Measures: 72" length 15" ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

A WILLIAM IV BREAKFRONT/BOOKCASE. ENGLISH, C. 1835

Unavailable

H 95.5 in W 89 in D 20.5 in

A WILLIAM IV BREAKFRONT/BOOKCASE. ENGLISH, C. 1835

Located in New York, NY

THE UPPER CASE CONTAINING THREE GLAZED DOORS REVEALING ADJUSTABLE SHELVES, THE PROJECTING LOWER CASE WITH THREE BLIND FRIEZE DRAWERS ABOVE FOUR REEDED COLUMNS AND THREE RECESSED PANE...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque

Unavailable

H 78.35 in W 73.23 in D 18.9 in

Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

Superb quality French Empire period plum pudding mahogany breakfront bookcase. Standing on gilt paw feet and embellished in classical Egyptian style mounts. Caryatids at the tops of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Imposing Arts and Crafts Breakfront Bookcase Attributed, Gillows Lancaster, 1878

Unavailable

H 100 in W 142 in D 18 in

Imposing Arts and Crafts Breakfront Bookcase Attributed, Gillows Lancaster, 1878

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Heswall, Wirral

An imposing Arts and Crafts breakfront bookcase ebonized finish with stenciled polychrome decoration and gilt highlights. Provenance: This bookcase was made for Uphill Castle, Somer...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Ebony

Victorian 2-Door Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase by Fras & Jas Smith, Glasgow

Unavailable

H 113 in W 116.54 in D 28.75 in

Victorian 2-Door Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase by Fras & Jas Smith, Glasgow

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Exhibition quality Victorian 4-door breakfront mahogany bookcase, circa 1890. Surmounted by a tiered moulded cornice with a Gothic apron over 4 tall glazed doors, separated and flank...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 80.71 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in

Exceptional George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Display Cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in South Croydon, GB

An Exceptional George III Period mahogany bookcase of small proportions attributed to Gillows. Raised on turned feet above which are stop fluted and reeded columns. The panel doors c...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassic Style Cream Painted and Parcel-Gilt Breakfront/ Bookcase

Unavailable

H 90 in W 56 in D 21 in

Italian Neoclassic Style Cream Painted and Parcel-Gilt Breakfront/ Bookcase

Located in Hollywood, FL

The upper case with columns with parcel-gilt tops and centers painted with neoclassic motifs centered with cabinet doors, over a similarly decorated and conforming base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

English Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Smaller Scale, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 82 in W 78 in D 18 in

English Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Smaller Scale, circa 1810

Located in Barrington, IL

A fine antique English Regency period mahogany breakfront bookcase with stepped up center section. The glazed doors have rectangular panes. The base has four drawers over four panele...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Desk

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 36.23 in

19th Century Mahogany Desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century mahogany desk. Inverted breakfront with canted corners shaped bracket feet with skirting reveal.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th Century Mahogany Desk

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 36.23 in

19th Century Mahogany Desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century mahogany desk. Inverted breakfront with canted corners shaped bracket feet with skirting reveal.

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Marble-Top Side Cabinet

Unavailable

H 39 in W 37.8 in D 13.39 in

Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Marble-Top Side Cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London (worked 1730-1903) Early 19th Century Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood & Brass Mounted Marble Top Side Cabinet The St Anne marble top ...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Cabinets

19th Century Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase Cabinet

Unavailable

H 42 in W 120 in D 21 in

19th Century Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

A lovely quality 19th century mahogany dwarf or low breakfront bookcase cabinet, with six adjustable shelves, standing on a plinth base English, circa 1830s.

Category

Antique 1830s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Tycoon's Carved Flemish Antique Buffet Bibliotheque, circa 1850 Provenance

Unavailable

H 99.5 in W 55 in D 24 in

Tycoon's Carved Flemish Antique Buffet Bibliotheque, circa 1850 Provenance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A monumental 100 inches tall, very fine walnut elaborately carved 19th century Flemish breakfront 'Renaissance Hunting Style' bookcase.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Fine Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 85.2 in W 81.9 in D 33.5 in

Fine Victorian Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Fine Victorian mahogany wardrobe A very good example of a mid-19th century Victorian mahogany three-door breakfront wardrobe.

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Breakfront Wardrobe

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H 76.5 in W 99 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Breakfront Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century breakfront wardrobe, the molded cornice centered with two flame panel doors opening to reveal large hanging space, over two long drawers flanked to the left with seven d...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Breakfront Display Bookcase

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H 63 in W 73 in D 17.5 in

Late 19th Century Breakfront Display Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Late 19th century breakfront display bookcase. The raised brass three quarter pierced brass gallery to the unusual display case having a central drop-down door flanked by to cabinet ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Breakfront Bookcase

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H 98.43 in W 113.39 in D 19.69 in

Early 19th Century Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th century English oak Gothic breakfront bookcase

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Narrow 19th Century Breakfront Buffet

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H 37 in W 56 in D 16 in

Narrow 19th Century Breakfront Buffet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow French painted four-door breakfront buffet, 1840 Dimensions 56 inches (142 cms) wide 16 inches (41 cms) deep 37 inches (94 cms) high.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Pine

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Substantial late 19th century American general store country farmhouse work table crafted from pine. The farm table features a 1.5" inch thick two-plank top with a natural finish. Th...

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Antique 19th Century American Country Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand

$5,361Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.81 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in

Antique English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th century Sheraton revival mahogany display cabinet on stand. A 19th century mahogany display cabinet on stand, the upper section with astragal glazed doors on ...

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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

$6,800

H 75 in W 40 in D 19 in

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

$1,450

H 96.5 in W 80 in D 17 in

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

Located in Milford, NH

A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Speaker Smith, Political Interest: George III Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1774

$34,192

H 5.32 in W 4.14 in D 8.47 in

Speaker Smith, Political Interest: George III Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1774

By Augustin Le Sage

Located in Cornwall, GB

An exquisite set of four George III silver oval two handled oval sauce tureens and covers. Of Oval bombe form on four rocaille capped scroll feet, with ovolo cast borders and handles...

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Antique 1770s British George III Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table

$3,600Sale Price|70% Off

H 29 in W 20 in D 42.5 in

Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very fine mahogany and superb craftsmanship set this pembroke dining table apart. The table has never been refinished, there is some sun fading on one side on the outer portion of ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Bespoke English Style Painted Dresser Base

$5,402

H 33 in W 75 in D 22.5 in

Bespoke English Style Painted Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Custom build English style painted pine dresser base. Reference: 7728 Dimensions 75 inches (191 cms) Wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High

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21st Century and Contemporary English Dressers

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

$15,900

H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Birmingham, AL

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

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Antique 1860s French Directoire Bookcases

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Wood

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19th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century breakfront you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century breakfront — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century breakfront, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Hobbs & Co. and Holland & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Breakfront?

The average selling price for a 19th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $9,234, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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