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English Regency Breakfront Credenza
English Regency Breakfront Credenza

English Regency Breakfront Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

English Regency style breakfront credenza with feathered Paldoa veneers, a breakfront with a reeded edge top, with four recessed panel doors enclosing shelves and two drawers, with a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase
Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase

Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Custom built breakfront bookcase with a mirrored back and glass shelves. This has been wired up for internal lighting. Dimensions 94 inches (239 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Pine

English Breakfront Library Bookcase
English Breakfront Library Bookcase

English Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High.  

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie
Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie

Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Eye cathching lacquered breakfront bookcase Features a plethora of hand painted Chinoiserie on all surfaces Designs include pagodas, rustic Chinese scenes, wise men and birds Very in...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass

William IV mahogany Breakfront bookcase
William IV mahogany Breakfront bookcase

William IV mahogany Breakfront bookcase

Located in Augusta, GA

Beautiful English mahogany Breakfront bookcase in Willian iv period 8 total pieces that breakdown

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A substantial and finely crafted open bookcase of classical inspiration, executed in richly figured burr walnut veneers and of shallow breakfront form, the central section projecting...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Extraordinary Karges Chippendale Style Grand Breakfront
Extraordinary Karges Chippendale Style Grand Breakfront

Extraordinary Karges Chippendale Style Grand Breakfront

By Karges Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine massive stepped Breakfront with a carved dentil cornice over six glazed doors with mullions.

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A large and very impressive antique Victorian bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from the 1840-1860 period. This is of the utmost quality, it is a fantastic size, with lot...

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Large Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Large Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Description A fine quality Edwardian mahogany breakfront open bookcase dating from the early 20th century, circa 1910. Constructed in beautifully figured mahogany, the bookcase displ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency George III Mahogany Breakfront
Vintage Regency George III Mahogany Breakfront

Vintage Regency George III Mahogany Breakfront

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your dining room or library with this commanding Vintage Regency style breakfront. Expertly crafted in the manner of George III period furniture, this piece features stunning...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Very Good Breakfront Dresser Base
Very Good Breakfront Dresser Base

Very Good Breakfront Dresser Base

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good walnut and mahogany crossbanded breakfront dresser base, standing on bracket feet, three central drawers with cupbords and drawers on either side, in very good home ready...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Breakfront Secretary Bookcase, circa 1785
Breakfront Secretary Bookcase, circa 1785

Breakfront Secretary Bookcase, circa 1785

Located in Greenwich, CT

A George III breakfront secretary bookcase of refined design and superb craftsmanship. Features include finely figured mahogany timber, an upper case with adjustable shelving and ei...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival

Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A charming Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase of diminutive proportions, offering elegant storage and display space Circa 1920 Standing on a plinth base, the lower section...

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, with fantastic proportions and...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-1950’s. It is of superb quality, with fantastic proportion...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Stone Painted Breakfront Credenza
French Stone Painted Breakfront Credenza

French Stone Painted Breakfront Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a four-door compartment that provides practical storage space.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Wood

English Breakfront Server/Credenza
English Breakfront Server/Credenza

English Breakfront Server/Credenza

Located in Woodbury, CT

Made for us in England by a cabinetmaker with whom we have been working for over 30 years, this quality break front server/credenza features four drawers over four raised panel doors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza
French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza

French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

Ideal for keeping dining essentials or as a living room organizer, this cabinet offers a straightforward solution to your storage needs with a touch of understated classic provincial...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard
Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard

Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian mahogany pedestal sideboard the ached back with carved leaf decoration to the large inverted breakfront top. To the frieze fitted with three drawers. To the base section, f...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront
Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront

Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront

Located in Annville, PA

A Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This china closet is impressive in both it’s design and scale.

Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

George III Period Mahogany breakfront
George III Period Mahogany breakfront

George III Period Mahogany breakfront

Located in Montreal, QC

George III Period mahogany breakfront interior fitted with desk pigeonholes, silk lining and fitted lighting.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

From the glass shelves that allow for the option of interior lighting to the false drawer front cabinets flanking the central cupboard, this breakfront has optimal storage and displa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The bookcase stands out with its balanced proportions, classic symmetry, and detailed historic touches. Made with figured mahogany veneers and crossbanding, its tall shape is topped ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The bookcase stands out with its balanced proportions, classic symmetry, and detailed historic touches. Made with walnut veneers and crossbanding, its tall shape is topped with a bol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Painted Breakfront Dresser Base
English Painted Breakfront Dresser Base

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. Silk curtains can be removed upon requested. 1890. Code: 8555 Dimensions: W: 72" (182.9 c...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Sideboard
George III Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Sideboard

George III Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Woodbury, CT

The center drawer is flanked by a cabinet and cellerette drawer. Drawers and cabinet door are featured with detailed fan inlays and stringing.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Oak Breakfront Vitrine, circa 1920
Oak Breakfront Vitrine, circa 1920

Oak Breakfront Vitrine, circa 1920

Located in Evergreen, CO

This beautiful oak vitrine showcases a breakfront design with multiple shelves for displaying your favorite items. A locking glass door, which opens to a single shelf, is flanked by ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront
Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront

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

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

$5,263Sale Price|20% Off

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above three bays of adjustable shelves flanked by carved columns to the base all raised to...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

fine quality Edwardian flame mahogany breakfront open bookcase, dating to circa 1910. Constructed in three sections beneath a finely figured flame mahogany frieze, the bookcase displ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza
English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza

English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza

Located in Woodbury, CT

This walnut and walnut burl breakfront server/credenza offers clean design and copious storage space while bridging the divide between modern and traditional. The Classic style and t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase
American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase

American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Style Birch and Birch Veneered Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Interior. Exquisitely chosen bookmatched birch panels retaining a wonderful patina and color. Dia...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Georgian Revival Sideboard Breakfront Walnut Server
Georgian Revival Sideboard Breakfront Walnut Server

Georgian Revival Sideboard Breakfront Walnut Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard of impressive proportions and quality craftsmanship Raised on a plinth base, the sideboard is designed in the classic breakfront ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase The projecting cornice above four glazed cupboard doors, enclosing adjustable shelves, above a base section with four fielded p...

Category

Antique 1880s British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase

Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany four-door inverted breakfront library bookcase the moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. The base section has four ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century wonderful quality French breakfront library bookcase. Consisting of four glazed doors over drawers and cupboards.  Circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase

By Drexel

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very decorative antique Georgian style chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet. This was made in the USA by Drexel, it dates from around the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza
English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza

English Walnut Breakfront Server/Credenza

Located in Woodbury, CT

This walnut and walnut burl breakfront server/credenza offers clean design and copious storage space while bridging the divide between modern and traditional. The Classic style and t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet 1850
Victorian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet 1850

Victorian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome Victorian mahogany breakfront sideboard of excellent proportions The piece stands upon elegant turned feet and features a gently projecting breakfront centre Circa 1850 Th...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase
Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Sheraton revival satinwood cabinet, the carved moulded cornice above large central astragal glazed doors flanked by two further glazed panels. The central door opens to reveal uphols...

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard
Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A compact and beautifully made antique Georgian style small breakfront sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. It is a very useful size and has ...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Georgian Sideboard Buffet Walnut Breakfront Revival
Georgian Sideboard Buffet Walnut Breakfront Revival

Georgian Sideboard Buffet Walnut Breakfront Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard A handsome Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard of compact proportions, ideal for a variety of interiors Circa 1900 Raised on sha...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
20th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

20th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality four door breakfront bookcase of small proportions. The top of the bookcase has four glazed doors each opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this, in...

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

Large Regency Period Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine and substantial Regency period open breakfront bookcase, with bold, variegated grain and a deep, well-developed patina throughout. Of architectural form, the bookcase features...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian antique inlaid mahogany breakfront sideboard which has a stunning mahogany top crossbanded in satinwood, one cutlery drawer to the front flanked either side by cupb...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase
Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase circa 1847. We are pleased to offer this beautiful bookcase with regency and Sheraton influences. Comprising of 4 sections of the base, ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase
Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase

Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

A distinguished 19th-century breakfront open bookcase of exceptional quality. The stepped breakfront top displays richly figured grain and sits above three open sections arranged in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Custom Built Swedish Style Breakfront Bookcase
Custom Built Swedish Style Breakfront Bookcase

Custom Built Swedish Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Bespoke Swedish style breakfront pine bookcase with reeded diamonds to the door. Centre shelf depth: 12-inches (30cm) Wings: 9.5-inches (24cm) This can be made to your size and pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard
Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A compact and beautifully made antique Georgian style small breakfront sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is a very useful size and h...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront
English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront

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

Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront

Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Boho breakfront. Done in the Biedermeier style with Greek Key molding and leaded mullion glass doors. Incredible rolling clouds interior wall paper. Monumental in ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase
19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase

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. Code: 8987 Dimensions: W: 81.5" (207 cm) H: 100" (254 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Nicely proportioned with broken arch carved pediment terminating with flower heads over a fluted frieze over a pair of doors flanked by a pair of doors all with honeycomb mullions en...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

The moulded cornice is finished with a decorative dentil frieze, adding a refined architectural quality to the piece, while the breakfront form gives the cabinet an imposing yet well...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase
George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The bookcase with Gothic glazing stands out with its balanced, architectural design and classic style. Inspired by 18th-century English furniture, its tall shape features a tradition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Breakfront Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic breakfront cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every breakfront cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a breakfront cabinet, we have 946 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the breakfront cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A breakfront cabinet, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made breakfront cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Karges Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Breakfront Cabinet?

Prices for a breakfront cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $968 and can go as high as $1,250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,813.

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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