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Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.

Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Glasgow, GB

A superb quality Indian Regency rosewood inverted breakfront bookcase dating to circa 1820. With a stunning pierced scrolling fretwork back with turned finials above a shelf supporte...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Breakfront Library Cabinet, Regency
Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Breakfront Library Cabinet, Regency

Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Breakfront Library Cabinet, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique display bookcase, an English walnut breakfront library cabinet dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront with Butler's Tray & Silver Storage
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront with Butler's Tray & Silver Storage

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront with Butler's Tray & Silver Storage

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet with Butler's Tray and Silver Storage, Circa 1820's-1830's.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Regency Antique Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890s
English Regency Antique Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890s

English Regency Antique Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Regency, Sheraton, or Hepplewhite style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture England, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with carve...

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Antique 1890s English Hepplewhite Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Yew Wood Architectural Breakfront
English Yew Wood Architectural Breakfront

English Yew Wood Architectural Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

Custom made for us in England by talented craftsmen, this classically styled Georgian breakfront with columnar accents has a presence that is unmatched by many of today's bookcases a...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

English Walnut Glazed Door Breakfront
English Walnut Glazed Door Breakfront

English Walnut Glazed Door Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

We designed this breakfront to bridge the style gap between antique and modern. Using clean lines and traditional glazing, we gave a nod toward the 18th century and covered it in a t...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet

Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet

By Maple & Co.

Located in Glasgow, GB

A beautiful Victorian three door breakfront bookcase or display cabinet attributed to Maple & Co and in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts taste. In golden quarter-sawn oak with bevelled ...

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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. This super Arts & Crafts bookcase features crisply carved...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Circa 1815 Regency Period English Breakfront Cabinet Chiffonier
Circa 1815 Regency Period English Breakfront Cabinet Chiffonier

Circa 1815 Regency Period English Breakfront Cabinet Chiffonier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815 Regency period breakfront cabinet chiffonier, English. Simple, stately & stylish.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase
Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase

Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

A true investment in English heritage, this antique breakfront bookcase represents enduring style, durability, and historical significance.

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows

Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

Circa 1830 English Footnote: These opulent English cabinets, conceived in the Louis XIV style, employ an array of exotic materials which when coupled with the finely chased gilt-b...

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Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Impressive Large Scale Antique Georgian Fire Mantel
Impressive Large Scale Antique Georgian Fire Mantel

Impressive Large Scale Antique Georgian Fire Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large and impressive scale late George III antique English fire surround with breakfront mantle and applied composition (gesso) decoration.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Composition

2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard
2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard

2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Louis XV Style buffet or dresser, hutch, breakfront, antique english dresser, sideboard, farmhouse cupboard, Welsh Plate Dresser, sideboard server, Georgian.

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Antique 19th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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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.

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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Gothic Victorian Style Breakfront Bookcase
English Gothic Victorian Style Breakfront Bookcase

English Gothic Victorian Style Breakfront Bookcase

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H 103 in W 94 in D 19 in

English Gothic Victorian Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning and large English Victorian style breakfront bookcase. Slightly gothic style with fretwork and broken arch pediment to the top.

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Late 20th Century Victorian Bookcases

George III Style English Mahogany Breakfront Crossbanded with Rosewood
George III Style English Mahogany Breakfront Crossbanded with Rosewood

George III Style English Mahogany Breakfront Crossbanded with Rosewood

Located in Houston, TX

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! George III style mahogany breakfront crossbanded with rosew...

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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

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

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Very Fine Quality George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Very Fine Quality George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Very Fine Quality George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good scale antique breakfront bookcase from English country house drawing room or library.

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Low Rosewood Bookcase with Marble Tablets, circa 1810
English Regency Period Low Rosewood Bookcase with Marble Tablets, circa 1810

English Regency Period Low Rosewood Bookcase with Marble Tablets, circa 1810

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique English Regency rosewood 3-drawer breakfront cabinet/ bookcase with inverted front.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Bookcase
Antique Bookcase

Antique Bookcase

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H 96 in W 120 in D 25 in

Antique Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English Breakfront Bookcase in Pine. from London

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Glass

Antique English Victorian Breakfront
Antique English Victorian Breakfront

Antique English Victorian Breakfront

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H 121 in W 120 in D 19.25 in

Antique English Victorian Breakfront

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Victorian Breakfront, circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century British Vitrines

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1870
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1870

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1870

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique English mahogany breakfront sideboard, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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

Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Grand and impressive antique English Victorian mahogany breakfront sideboard with dramatically-carved back.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sideboards

Antique English Georgian Limed Oak Breakfront Cabinet
Antique English Georgian Limed Oak Breakfront Cabinet

Antique English Georgian Limed Oak Breakfront Cabinet

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful limed oak cabinet or bookcase. Elegant proportions typical of Georgian furniture. Another great feature of this piece is the original glass panels which seem to shimm...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 102 in W 96 in D 19 in

English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Regency breakfront bookcase with "Plum-Pudding" mahogany panels

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1870-1880
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1870-1880

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase circa 1870-1880

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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

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

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This remarkable large pine breakfront bookcase is from England, circa 1890. It is built in six sections (three upper and three lower) to facilitate easier transportation and installa...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

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

Large Antique English Pine Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This remarkable large pine breakfront bookcase is from England, circa 1890. It is built in six sections (three upper and three lower) to facilitate easier transportation and installa...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860
Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860

Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Chippendale style carved mahogany breakfront bookcase with latticework, Circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinoiserie Paint Decorated English Style Breakfront ca 1930s
Antique Chinoiserie Paint Decorated English Style Breakfront ca 1930s

Antique Chinoiserie Paint Decorated English Style Breakfront ca 1930s

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English style breakfront offers upper four door cabinet with shaped crest and urn form finials over lower with drawers and blind cabinets, Chinoiserie paint decorated with...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Breakfront Sideboard, English, Mahogany, Flame, Cabinet, Victorian
Large Antique Breakfront Sideboard, English, Mahogany, Flame, Cabinet, Victorian

Large Antique Breakfront Sideboard, English, Mahogany, Flame, Cabinet, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique breakfront sideboard. An English, mahogany and flame mahogany cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Breakfront Book Cabinet, English, Chiffonier, Sideboard, William IV
Antique Breakfront Book Cabinet, English, Chiffonier, Sideboard, William IV

Antique Breakfront Book Cabinet, English, Chiffonier, Sideboard, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique breakfront book cabinet. An English, rosewood chiffonier or sideboard, dating to the William IV period period, circa 1830.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique English Chippendale Carved Walnut Breakfront with Provenance
Monumental Antique English Chippendale Carved Walnut Breakfront with Provenance

Monumental Antique English Chippendale Carved Walnut Breakfront with Provenance

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This truly masterfully done Chippendale style 1880s era English breakfront or bookcase. The bookcase measures an imposing 123 3/4" h x 146 1/4" w x 24" d and certainly isn't for ever...

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Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century
Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality four door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century
Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent bookc...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

Antique English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1860 in date. This magnificent bookcase...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890
Antique English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890

Antique English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous English Georgian breakfront bookcase cabinet England, late 19th century Book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and original brass hardware. Ca...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Solid Mahogany Carved Glazed Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase
Antique English Victorian Solid Mahogany Carved Glazed Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

Antique English Victorian Solid Mahogany Carved Glazed Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

Located in Glasgow, GB

An attractive late 19th century solid mahogany four door breakfront dwarf bookcase / cabinet in the Chippendale style. The rectangular breakfront top with a leaf carved edge above a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Pollard Oak Library Breakfront Bookcase Early 19th C
Antique English Pollard Oak Library Breakfront Bookcase Early 19th C

Antique English Pollard Oak Library Breakfront Bookcase Early 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful and rare antique English George IV Pollard oak four door library breakfront bookcase, circa 1830 in date.

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Antique 1830s English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet

Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet

By Maple & Co.

Located in Glasgow, GB

A beautiful Victorian three door breakfront bookcase or display cabinet attributed to Maple & Co and in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts taste. In golden quarter-sawn oak with bevelled ...

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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique English Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Edwardian top quality flame mahogany and boxwood line inlaid four door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1880 in date...

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Antique 1880s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique English Flame Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century
Antique English Flame Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Antique English Flame Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique early Victorian top quality flame mahogany four-door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1860 in date. This magnific...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcases 19th Century
Antique Pair English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcases 19th Century

Antique Pair English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcases 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library breakfront bookcases, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, and Circa 1860 in date. This magnifi...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Pine Breakfront Hand-Carved Wood Welsh Bookcase Cabinet
Antique English Pine Breakfront Hand-Carved Wood Welsh Bookcase Cabinet

Antique English Pine Breakfront Hand-Carved Wood Welsh Bookcase Cabinet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved solid pine vintage breakfront Library bookcase cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a ...

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20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

English George III Mahogany Antique Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1800
English George III Mahogany Antique Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1800

English George III Mahogany Antique Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A most unusual breakfront cabinet from the first quarter of the 19th century, the cabinet has been found in mostly untouched estate condition retaining much of its original finish an...

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Antique 19th Century British George III Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Very Large Antique Victorian circa 1860 English Pine Library Breakfront Bookcase
Very Large Antique Victorian circa 1860 English Pine Library Breakfront Bookcase

Very Large Antique Victorian circa 1860 English Pine Library Breakfront Bookcase

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this absolutely sublime Victorian circa 1860 pine library breakfront bookcase A very well made and exceptionally decorative piece of mid Victorian Libra...

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Antique English William IV Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century Antique English William IV Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century Antique English William IV Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Glasgow, GB

A stunning William IV burr walnut breakfront bookcase. Dating to circa 1830 it features a molded square cornered cornice above three glazed doors with acanthus carved and fluted colu...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Georgian-Style Breakfront Bookcase in Mahogany w Arched Mullions
Antique English Georgian-Style Breakfront Bookcase in Mahogany w Arched Mullions

Antique English Georgian-Style Breakfront Bookcase in Mahogany w Arched Mullions

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome Georgian-style breakfront bookcase in fine mahogany with arched mullioned glazed panels & a scrolled lattice pediment top with dentil crown molding, below which are carved...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase
c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890 Chippendale style breakfront bookcase, English. A useful & handsome piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Glasgow, GB

An impressive Gothic Revival oak and pollard oak four door breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Dating to circa 1860 this superb library boo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Early 19th Century Large English Breakfront in Oak

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large mahogany breakfront with satin wood inlay on upper glazed doors with geometric sash work design. The bottom case with central fall front secretaire drawer with fitted compart...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1860s Sheraton Revival English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Circa 1860s Sheraton Revival English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Circa 1860s Sheraton Revival English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860s Sheraton revival English breakfront bookcase cabinet. Mahogany. Stately proportions & exceptional quality.

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Antique 1860s English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Breakfront Bookcase, Victorian Burr Walnut Glazed Display Cabinet
Antique Breakfront Bookcase, Victorian Burr Walnut Glazed Display Cabinet

Antique Breakfront Bookcase, Victorian Burr Walnut Glazed Display Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique breakfront bookcase, an English, Victorian, burr walnut, glazed display cabinet dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hepplewhite Two Piece Cherry Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1830
Antique Hepplewhite Two Piece Cherry Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1830

Antique Hepplewhite Two Piece Cherry Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Hepplewhite breakfront cabinet offers cherry construction with shaped crest having three turned finials over cabinet with double doors with arced glass panels and ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Glass

Large Early 20th Century Antique English Pine Bookcase
Large Early 20th Century Antique English Pine Bookcase

Large Early 20th Century Antique English Pine Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

This remarkable, large antique English pine breakfront bookcase is visually stunning.

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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Early 19th Century
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Early 19th Century

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique English Regency four door breakfront sideboard, dating from Circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet

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H 86 in W 85 in D 19 in

Antique Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautifully finished and well proportioned antique mahogany English breakfront or bookcase with overall satinwood inlay, bowed center panels, divided glass paneled doors, scroll cut ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet
19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

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H 83.86 in W 55.52 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique English Edwardian inlaid rosewood breakfront side cabinet with mirrored back and door panels and raised on slender turned supports, circa 1890 in date.

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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase and secretary; 19th Century
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase and secretary; 19th Century

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase and secretary; 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Three section English mahogany breakfront that is 19 th century. Shelves are glass and are movable to obtain different heights for Display. The back is mirrored and lights have bee...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique English Plum Pudding Georgian Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Antique English Plum Pudding Georgian Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

Antique English Plum Pudding Georgian Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Antique Early 1900s European Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase / Side Cabinet
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase / Side Cabinet

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase / Side Cabinet

Located in Glasgow, GB

Super Victorian burr walnut breakfront bookcase or side cabinet, circa 1850, of fine quality with a double moulded top above a frieze with carved roundels and fielded panels to the p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Breakfront Linen Press Wardrobe
Antique English Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Breakfront Linen Press Wardrobe

Antique English Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Breakfront Linen Press Wardrobe

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

A superb quality and impressive Regency breakfront flame mahogany gentleman’s linen press wardrobe dating to circa 1820 and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. Featuring a stepped ...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

George III Style English Antique Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
George III Style English Antique Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

George III Style English Antique Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine reproduction of the George III taste using rich and exotic rosewood veneers and solids to create a dramatic display, 20th century the cabinet is exquisite in quality and ...

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Circa 1860 English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Circa 1860 English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Circa 1860 English Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 breakfront bookcase cabinet, English. The handsome proportions give balance to a piece with every desirable feature: adjustable shelves, eleven drawers & a double door cen...

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Large English George III Style Antique Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront
Large English George III Style Antique Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront

Large English George III Style Antique Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A remarkably large library breakfront bookcase of the George III taste from the second quarter of the 19th century, this imposing cabinet is the very essence of presence. With glazed...

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Antique 19th Century British George III Bookcases

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English Antique George III Style Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, 19th C
English Antique George III Style Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, 19th C

English Antique George III Style Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, 19th C

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine breakfront bookcase cabinet executed in the George III taste with exacting standards of craftsmanship, it shows impeccable taste in material choice with a rich and dense ...

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Antique 19th Century British George III Bookcases

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Brass

Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique William IV four door inverted breakfront library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid flame mahogany, Circa 1830 in date. This magnificent bookcas...

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18th Century George I English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1740
18th Century George I English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1740

18th Century George I English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1740

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine quality 18th century George I English figured mahogany breakfront bookcase with reeded trim.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George I Bookcases

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Antique English Breakfronts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique English breakfronts is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, all antique English breakfronts available were constructed with great care. Antique English breakfronts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique English breakfronts are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique English Breakfronts?

Prices for antique English breakfronts start at $2,434 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $9,600.

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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