Sold|$10,473
English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 sku 2053 English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard W181.5 x D47 x H91 cm Middle section internal shelf depth39 cm Left section internal shelf depth 34 cm Weight 75Kg
Mahogany
Sold|$10,473
19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase sku 926 Base W184 x D42 x H62 cm Top W181 x D22 x H160 cm Together W184 x D22 x H222 cm Weight 92 Kg
Pine
Sold|$9,000
English Oak Breakfront Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large English oak breakfront dresser base. Nice old light finish. 1880.
Oak
Sold|$16,500
English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper section consisting of 4 glazed doors over the lower section with applied moldings supported on bracket feet.
Mahogany
Sold|$6,000
English Regency Breakfront Console Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good looking early 19th century English regency breakfront console table with wonderful figured mahogany and great colour. 1820.
Mahogany
Sold|$6,800
English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English mahogany breakfront with glass-front upper doors featuring shaped mullions, above a central bank of drawers and flanking paneled lower doors.
Glass, Mahogany
Sold|$9,121
19thC English Pine Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Pine Breakfront Cabinet sku 1907 Base W87 x D37 x H91 cm Base internal shelf depth 31 cm Top W87 x D79 x H99 cm Top internal shelf depth 23 cm Together W87 x...
Pine
Sold|$18,615
English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English mahogany breakfront library bookcase, circa 1900.
Pine, Mahogany
Sold|$9,850
English Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine quality English inlaid Mahogany breakfront bookcase by top maker Maple and Co.
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English mahogany breakfront bookcase.
Mahogany
18th Century English Red Lacquered Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c English red lacquered breakfront . Painted decoration refreshed in the 19th c .
Wood
19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A substantial English pine breakfront bookcase with a stepped cornice and strong architectural presence.
Glass, Pine
English Triple Breakfront Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive English triple breakfront mahogany bureau bookcase.
19th Century English Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century English fruitwood breakfront bookcase, 1780. Dimensions: 85.5 inches (217 cms) wide 14.5 inches (37 cms) deep 83 inches (211 cms) high.
Fruitwood
19th Century English Inverted Breakfront Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted oak inverted breakfront buffet with heavily molded doors and ogee drawer fronts. 1830.
Oak
19th. Century English Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine 19th Century English Bookcase Breakfront. Corenthian Column Front decorated with finely carved dentil molding.
Wood, Glass
English Georgian Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller-scale solid mahogany English Edwardian breakfront bookcase with three glazed upper doors opening to adjustable shelves, and three panelled doors below, the whole raised on ...
Mahogany
Sold|$18,581
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.
Pine
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Richmond, VA
Great color and patina on this 19th century English mahogany breakfront form sideboard with 2 drawers flanked by 2 cabinet doors.
Mahogany
Superb 19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century English chinoiserie 12-door breakfront. Having lovely oriental scenes on door fronts and sides, glass doors with stylish geometric designs, and an excellent pat...
Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase sku 1559 Provenance: By repute formerly owned by musician Nick Cave, purchased from his Brighton home.
Oak
Chippendale Style English Pine Breakfront /Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome three section English pine breakfront consists of a center cabinet with double doors which stands out a bit further than the two single door cabinets that flank either ...
Glass, Pine
English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay - Stands in at nearly seven feet tall so an impressive piece - Classic pediment top with hand carved detail...
Walnut
English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay Stands in at nearly seven feet tall so an impressive piece Classic pediment top with hand carved details Intric...
Wood
English Country House Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Country house mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1895. Carved mahogany lion paw feet with solid brass caster wheels under paws. Slim astragal glazing bars with brass central doo...
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian breakfront bookcase, have a flared cornice, above four glazed doors, each opening to four adjustable shelves, above cupboards to the centre and ends of the ba...
Hardwood
Sold|$2,795
19th Century English Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak breakfront bookcase from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge, following down to simple sides and a hand c...
Oak
Sold|$8,500 / set
English Figured Maple Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive vintage English break-front bookcase in figured maple with walnut herringbone inlaid details and a fitted secretary desk in the middle section. An unusual choice of a l...
Maple
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Oak Breakfront Credenza
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Simple George III early 19th Century English mahogany breakfront credenza or buffet.
Oak, Mahogany
19th century English Regency Breakfront in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency Mahogany Breakfront with Broken Pediment and Secretary Drawer, dating from the first quarter 19th century.
Brass
English Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Victorian breakfront cabinet or bookcase, veneered in figured walnut, with inlaid details and gilt mounts, Circa 1875.
Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Dresser Base sku 1932 W244 x D67 x H85 cm Weight 95 kg
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique English mahogany breakfront sideboard, circa 1870.
Mahogany
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.
Sold|$13,446
Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Large 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Press sku 1617 Base W185 x D50 x H88 cm Top W188 x D59 x H110 cm Together W188 x D59 x H198 cm
Oak
Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1040 Base W189 x D41 x H102 cm Top W197 x D34 x H122 cm Together W197 x D41 x H224 cm Weight 166 Kg
Mahogany
Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1760 Base W178 x D42 x H98 cm Top W182 x D37 x H142 cm Together W182 x D37 x H240 cm Weight 153 Kg
Mahogany
English Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront by Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely-made English Georgian style mahogany breakfront by Drexel, the top with four glass doors over a conforming case fitted with four graduating drawers flanked by a single-door ...
Wood, Glass
Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Linen Cupboard An exceptional example sku 1830 Base W244 x D53 x H81 cm Top W250 x D60 x H129 cm Together W250 x D60 x H210 cm Weig...
Oak
English Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome English Regency style mahogany breakfront, circa 1950s, the molding above a 3-part glass-front cabinet, each has paneled glass door opening to glass shelving interior, ato...
English George III Oak Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1790 An Exceptional Large English George III Oak Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard.
Oak
Monumental 19thC English Glazed Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Glazed Oak Breakfront Bookcase with adjustable shelves and keys Excellent form, wear and colour.
Oak
Early 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A unique Early 19th C. English Provincial Carved Pine Breakfront, with exceptional molded Neoclassical elements.
Composition
Monumental English 19thC Oak Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 sku 2050 Monumental English 19thC Oak Breakfront Glazed Bookcase Adjustable Shelves Together W258 x D38 x H229 cm Base W257.5 x D38 x H86 cm Base right section internal ...
Oak
c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890 Chippendale style breakfront bookcase, English. A useful & handsome piece.
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-20th century breakfront mahogany library bookcase with four astragal-glazed doors over four flame mahogany doors, and fitted with two drawers and a secretary desk. Adjustable s...
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase. Late 18th Century. Disassembles for shipping. Fluted cornice with alternating rosettes. Beautiful mahogany figuring and great patin...
Mahogany
Sold|$18,852 / set
Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840 sku 2054 Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase Together W249 x D53 x H206 cm Base W248 x D53 x H79 cm Base right section internal shelf depth 43 cm Base...
Mahogany
Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Ash Breakfront Linen Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Ash Breakfront Linen Cupboard sku 2034 W248 x D65 x H222 cm Weight 275Kg
Ash
English Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fabulous Victorian breakfront wardrobe of super quality and dating to circa 1860. Featuring richly colored well figured mahogany and crisply carved floral and acanthus leaf carved ...
Brass
Large English Pine Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking large pine bookcase or display wall unit was newly custom-made in England and breaks down into two large cabinets. The pine has a warm, inviting patina thanks to a sati...
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...
Oak
A Fine English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The overhanging molded cornice above glazed mullioned doors opening to adjustable shelves above a projecting center section fitted with doors opening to sliding shelves, right side l...
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase circa 1870-1880
English Mid-Century Pine Wood Breakfront Hutch / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English mid-century breakfront pine wood hutch with an upper cabinet containing three wooden shelves with breakfront glass doors above a lower enclosed two door cabinet compartment c...
Pine
English George III Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Atlanta, GA
English George III Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Pierced Swan Neck Cornice
Mahogany
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.
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