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George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, S. Hill & Co, London
George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, S. Hill & Co, London

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, S. Hill & Co, London

Located in Milford, NH

A makers label “S.Hill & Co, Ltd, 439/451 Lea Bridge Road, London England” can be found on the interior of both sections. This fine breakfront dates to the 20th century and is in...

Category

20th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine quality Regency Revival flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase of impressive proportions, dating to the early 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Custom Georgian Style Breakfront Secretary in Mahogany and Burl
Custom Georgian Style Breakfront Secretary in Mahogany and Burl

Custom Georgian Style Breakfront Secretary in Mahogany and Burl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a carved overhanging top over a three-part step back case. Each section with mullioned wavy glass doors and lined in ecru moire. A total of eight adjustable shelves with carved ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

By Maslow Freen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features 2 part construction, 8 swing doors, working lock and key, 1 dovetailed drawer, 15 adjustable shelves, quality American craftsmanship. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measuremen...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY PAINTED BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD WITH WROUGHT IRON DOORS
VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY PAINTED BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD WITH WROUGHT IRON DOORS

VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY PAINTED BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD WITH WROUGHT IRON DOORS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice antique, French style, hand painted bluish grey, antiqued breakfront sideboard or buffet with...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

VINTAGE BURR & BURL WALNUT LiBRARY BOOKCASE BREAKFRONT SIDEBOARD WITH DRAWERS
VINTAGE BURR & BURL WALNUT LiBRARY BOOKCASE BREAKFRONT SIDEBOARD WITH DRAWERS

VINTAGE BURR & BURL WALNUT LiBRARY BOOKCASE BREAKFRONT SIDEBOARD WITH DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Burr & Burl Walnut breakfront sideboard with bank of drawers to the middle Please no...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Large 78" Wide Mahogany Breakfront MINT
Henredon Large 78" Wide Mahogany Breakfront MINT

Henredon Large 78" Wide Mahogany Breakfront MINT

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Henredon Large 78" Wide Mahogany Breakfront MINT

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

French Pair Neoclassic Breakfront Bookcase Consoles w/Beautiful Brass Accents
French Pair Neoclassic Breakfront Bookcase Consoles w/Beautiful Brass Accents

French Pair Neoclassic Breakfront Bookcase Consoles w/Beautiful Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pair of Neoclassical style bookcase consoles with brass accents, from the mid 20th century. This vintage pair of cabinets from France each stand approximately three feet in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront
Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront

Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your home décor with this stunning Jonathan Charles display cabinet, a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Expertly constructed from rich mahogany...

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Belgian Oak Two-Piece Breakfront Cabinet, C. 1940
Belgian Oak Two-Piece Breakfront Cabinet, C. 1940

Belgian Oak Two-Piece Breakfront Cabinet, C. 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome Belgian two-piece breakfront cabinet crafted in solid oak, dating to circa 1940. This substantial case piece features a molded cornice above an upper section with four gla...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany, Thomas Chippendale Revival twin pedestal, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good l...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

By Union National

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Scale Union National Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase. Hand-painted and signed by artist. Union National was a prestigious high-end furniture company in Jamestown,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Neoclassical or French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase
Henredon Neoclassical or French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase

Henredon Neoclassical or French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical, French Empire, or Regency style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved cherry and burl wood, with...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Bubble Glass 4 Door Breakfront China Cabinet c1930
Mahogany Bubble Glass 4 Door Breakfront China Cabinet c1930

Mahogany Bubble Glass 4 Door Breakfront China Cabinet c1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mahogany Bubble Glass 4 Door Breakfront China Cabinet c1930 Measures - 81.75"h x 66"w x 16.75"d

Category

Early 20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Breakfront Sideboard with Four Drawers & Original Key
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Breakfront Sideboard with Four Drawers & Original Key

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Breakfront Sideboard with Four Drawers & Original Key

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely burr yew wood four cupboard and drawer sideboard with original key A very good looking and well made piece. This is very utilitarian...

Category

20th Century English Country Sideboards

Materials

Yew

George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase
George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase

George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large George III style mahogany display bookcase the projecting carved molded cornice above four large well-figured astragal glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved int...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Custom Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet by Joseph Gerte, Boston
Exceptional Custom Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet by Joseph Gerte, Boston

Exceptional Custom Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet by Joseph Gerte, Boston

By Joseph Gerte

Located in Milford, NH

All the drawers feature brass scrollwork handles. This breakfront dates to the mid-20th century and is in very good to excellent overall condition, with only a few minor corner rubs,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style lighted display cabinet or breakfront bookcase USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with glass front and ...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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 having a quality satinwood hand painted cornice with a swan-neck pediment above fou...

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors
Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors

Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage oak English oak breakfront cabinet with glass doors, and a scroll and shell form center pediment. Carved leaf details adorn the top door corners. The bookcase cabinet has ...

Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet
Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet

Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet

By Karges Furniture

Located in Cookeville, TN

Elevate your dining room or library with this extraordinary Karges hand-crafted china cabinet, a rare 3-piece breakfront featuring exquisite carved details, original hand-painted fin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases
Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases of small proportions. In the George III Neoclassical style Each with ebonised and boxwood stringing and line decorat...

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

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

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 style open top breakfront bookcases above a pair of brass grille cabinets H 247 x W 1...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Softwood

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A handsome Edwardian mahogany breakfront bookcase with an elegant architectural shape and very useful proportions. The stepped breakfront form gives the piece a strong presence while...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, with glass fr...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fabulously faux painted breakfront bookcase with coral interior
Fabulously faux painted breakfront bookcase with coral interior

Fabulously faux painted breakfront bookcase with coral interior

Located in Richmond, VA

Fabulously chic faux painted bookcase with grillwork doors and coral interior. This piece was custom hand painted at some point likely between the 1940-1970s. Incredible statement pi...

Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture French Regency Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Credenza
Kindel Furniture French Regency Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Credenza

Kindel Furniture French Regency Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Credenza

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kindel Furniture French Regency Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Credenza The credenza measures: 66 wide x 19.5 deep x 32.25 inches high The hutch measures: 65.75 wide x 14 dee...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Quality Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase with Original Painted Decoration
Large Quality Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase with Original Painted Decoration

Large Quality Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase with Original Painted Decoration

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large quality satinwood breakfront bookcase with original painted decoration having a shaped cornice above a pair of quality satinwood panelled doors with fantastic original hand pai...

Category

20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s
Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s

Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s

By Schmieg & Kotzian

Located in Stamford, CT

Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s A large and impressive bow front cabinet by world renowned NYC cabinetmaker Schmieg & Kotzian. This ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass

Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass MINT!

Category

20th Century American Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront
Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront

Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront

Located in Stamford, CT

Hollywood Regency style ebony, mirrored cabinet, bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront, Bunny Williams Ebonized and mirrored selected to be included in a Bunny Williams designed ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet
Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet

Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet

Category

20th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and exquisite early Baker Furniture Manor House Collection George III style Breakfront, circa 1940. Made from mahogany with crotch mahogany door panels, a dentil carved mold...

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!

Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT! Lots of storage cabinets superior quality mid century modern cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stone

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT!

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT

Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT!

Category

20th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Blond Wood Dome Shape Top Two Doors 54" Cupboard Breakfront Cabinet Shelf MINT
Blond Wood Dome Shape Top Two Doors 54" Cupboard Breakfront Cabinet Shelf MINT

Blond Wood Dome Shape Top Two Doors 54" Cupboard Breakfront Cabinet Shelf MINT

By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Thomasville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Blond Wood Dome Shape Top Two Doors 54" Cupboard Breakfront Cabinet Shelf MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak, Walnut

Grosfeld House Demi Lune Shape Front 2 Part Beveled Glass Doors Breakfront MINT
Grosfeld House Demi Lune Shape Front 2 Part Beveled Glass Doors Breakfront MINT

Grosfeld House Demi Lune Shape Front 2 Part Beveled Glass Doors Breakfront MINT

By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Grossfeld House Demi Lune Shape Front 2 Part Beveled Glass Doors Breakfront MINT! Brass accents mounts decorated, diamond shape decorative door trims, brass ball finials, outstanding...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT
Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT

Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT. Decorative forged brass window grills have hinges and can be opened to maintain and clean the glass.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning Denby & Spinks Leeds circa 1920 Art Deco burr walnut inverted breakfront console table or sideboard which is part of a large dining suite T...

Category

20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Pine Fireplace with Carved Fruit & Foliage
English Pine Fireplace with Carved Fruit & Foliage

English Pine Fireplace with Carved Fruit & Foliage

Located in London, GB

An English carved pine fireplace, the frieze of carved c-scrolls and foliage, the jambs with drops of fruit and leaves, surmounted by carved brackets and breakfront shelf, 20th centu...

Category

20th Century European Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Bronze Figure of Game Birds

Bronze Figure of Game Birds

Located in Brea, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode
Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode

Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century, the rounded rectangular breakfront; the top above two Frieze drawers enclosing blossoming rose rinceaux pierced bronzes over paired doors inlaid with rosewood an...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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20th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 20th century breakfront available at 1stDibs. Each 20th century breakfront for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a 20th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 20th century breakfront, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 20th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 20th Century Breakfront?

The average selling price for a 20th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $4,700, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $95,000 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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