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English Mahogany Breakfront

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe

$15,059 / set

H 75.6 in W 124.02 in D 25.6 in

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe sku 1959 W315 x D65 x

Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$36,444

H 83.47 in W 123.63 in D 14.18 in

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase sku 1961 Together W314 x D36 x

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

$61,199 / set

H 105.12 in W 158.67 in D 20.48 in

Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase A rare & exceptional

Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press
Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

$12,308

H 77.56 in W 80.71 in D 24.02 in

Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Linen Press sku 1994 W205 x D61 x H197 cm Weight

Category

Antique 19th Century Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase An exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Breakfront
English Mahogany Breakfront

English Mahogany Breakfront

$20,500

H 108.5 in W 113.5 in D 21.5 in

English Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

This very large English breakfront features classic Chippendale design flourishes. From the broken

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

$3,254Sale Price|36% Off

H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

Located in Sofia, BG

Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

$6,250

H 37.5 in W 72 in D 25.5 in

Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English, Mahogany, breakfront sideboard fitted with original hardware, and having two central

Category

Early 20th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

$38,500

H 97 in W 99 in D 24 in

English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany breakfront cabinet with four lower cabinets with decorative wood inlay and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mahogany

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront

$17,500

H 88 in W 88 in D 15.5 in

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront

Located in Woodbury, CT

We designed this breakfront to look the part of an 18th century piece, but offer 21st century

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront

$14,885

H 98 in W 96 in D 19.25 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large English Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$20,560

H 86.23 in W 83.86 in D 17.33 in

Large English Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Large English Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase An exceptional example sku 2018

Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase - English Sheraton Open
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase - English Sheraton Open

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase - English Sheraton Open

Located in Potters Bar, GB

English Sheraton style open breakfront bookcase in mahogany - Intricate inlay work to the top includes

Category

Vintage 1920s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet features a matt black color and a and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

$12,308

H 85.44 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press sku 2016 Together W228 x D66 x H217 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase
18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

$130,650

H 109.5 in W 96.5 in D 23.5 in

18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 2007 Together

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

$20,594

H 92.52 in W 90.56 in D 20.87 in

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase. We can also customise

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$15,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 97 in W 94 in D 22 in

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet

Category

Antique 1820s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Breakfront Pedestal Sideboard Console of Flame-Cut Mahogany
English Breakfront Pedestal Sideboard Console of Flame-Cut Mahogany

English Breakfront Pedestal Sideboard Console of Flame-Cut Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English breakfront pedestal sideboard or serving console of flame-cut mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany breakfront with carved molded cornice, four upper case glass doors

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows
19th Century English Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

19th Century English Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Impressive large 19th Century English carved mahogany breakfront library bookcase with stunning

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany broken pediment breakfront with carved floral medallions, candle light

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase sku 2005

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard with Breakfront Form
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard with Breakfront Form

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard with Breakfront Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard with Breakfront Form and Laurel Wreath

Category

Antique 18th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880
Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880

Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Breakfront Server/Credenza
English Breakfront Server/Credenza

English Breakfront Server/Credenza

$12,450

H 36 in W 76 in D 19 in

English Breakfront Server/Credenza

Located in Woodbury, CT

cupboards with a bisecting single shelf. Made in mahogany with rich flame mahogany used for the raised

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock
New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock

New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock

$31,350Sale Price|33% Off

H 94 in W 86 in D 20.5 in

New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock

Located in North Salem, NY

New Wood & Hogan Mahogany English-made breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase Circa 1800-1820
Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase Circa 1800-1820

Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase Circa 1800-1820

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1800-1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Regency Period 1840s Mahogany Breakfront Buffet with Arrow Style Inlay
English Regency Period 1840s Mahogany Breakfront Buffet with Arrow Style Inlay

English Regency Period 1840s Mahogany Breakfront Buffet with Arrow Style Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period mahogany breakfront buffet from the early 19th century, with four doors

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany swan neck breakfront with a carved molded edge cornice, centered

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 18th Century English Inlaid and Crossbanded Breakfront Sideboard
Very Fine 18th Century English Inlaid and Crossbanded Breakfront Sideboard

Very Fine 18th Century English Inlaid and Crossbanded Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Richmond, VA

Very Fine 18th Century English Inlaid and Crossbanded Breakfront Sideboard. Checks all the boxes

Category

Antique 18th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors
Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large English breakfront bookcase of mahogany, in the Chippendale style, featuring an upper

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 37.6 in W 38.69 in D 9.45 in

Antique English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Norwalk, CT

Mahogany bookcase with 4 glazed doors over 4 panelled doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

and see them first! George III style mahogany breakfront crossbanded with rosewood from England

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

English Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase
English Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase

English Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase

Unavailable

H 95.28 in W 79.93 in D 18.9 in

English Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A beautiful English mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1900. Unusual with a glazed bottom as well

Category

Antique 1890s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase in Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase in Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Breakfront Library Bookcase in Mahogany

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very good quality early 19th century English mahogany breakfront Library bookcase in the George

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Sideboard with Marble
English Mahogany Sideboard with Marble

English Mahogany Sideboard with Marble

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 66.15 in D 16.54 in

English Mahogany Sideboard with Marble

Located in Wolverhampton, GB

A lovely English mahogany breakfront regency style sideboard with a marble top. The cupboard

Category

Mid-20th Century European Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase
Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Wells, ME

Superb English Regency mahogany inlaid breakfront bookcase. The molded arch pediment is veneered

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

George III English Thomas Chippendale Brown Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
George III English Thomas Chippendale Brown Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

George III English Thomas Chippendale Brown Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin, GB

A superb George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the raised

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Breakfront Mahogany Serving Table, English, circa 1780
George III Period Breakfront Mahogany Serving Table, English, circa 1780

George III Period Breakfront Mahogany Serving Table, English, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine and elegant George III period breakfront form mahogany serving table, having a figured

Category

Antique 1780s British Sheraton Serving Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780
George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having an architectural broken pediment over a

Category

Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler's Desk
English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler's Desk

English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler's Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A lovely hand-painted and pen work decorated two-part breakfront. It has a leather insert in the

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

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

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H 95.5 in W 89 in D 20.5 in

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English mahogany breakfront bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 104.5 in W 108.25 in D 24.25 in

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

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H 96.46 in W 95.28 in L 96.46 in

English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English mahogany breakfront library bookcase, circa 1900. Stepped cornice and fitted with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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. Classic Victorian lines on this lovely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

English Mahogany Breakfront
English Mahogany Breakfront

English Mahogany Breakfront

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H 109 in W 136.25 in D 23.5 in

English Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany broken pediment glass door breakfront. Piece has upper and lower adjustable

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

English Mahogany Breakfront
English Mahogany Breakfront

English Mahogany Breakfront

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H 95 in W 145.25 in D 21.75 in

English Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century mahogany breakfront with original glass, shelves, and cabinets on lower case.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Substantial English breakfront cabinet in rich mahogany, 19th century. Upper section features

Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Mid-20th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Period George III Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase. Late 18th Century. Disassembles for shipping

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large English George III 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers
Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers

Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late George IV breakfront bookcase/china cabinet and pull out desk in beautifully figured

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Oak Breakfront Credenza
Early 19th Century English Oak Breakfront Credenza

Early 19th Century English Oak Breakfront Credenza

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Simple George III early 19th Century English mahogany breakfront credenza or buffet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French George III Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront
English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront

English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront

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H 90 in W 89 in D 24 in

English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English mahogany breakfront with glass-front upper doors featuring shaped mullions, above a central

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George III Style English Mahogany Broken Pediment Breakfront Bookcase circa 1850
George III Style English Mahogany Broken Pediment Breakfront Bookcase circa 1850

George III Style English Mahogany Broken Pediment Breakfront Bookcase circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid-19th century George III style English mahogany breakfront bookcase with broken pediment and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Server With Reduced Depth
19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Server With Reduced Depth

19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Server With Reduced Depth

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1880s English mahogany breakfront server has six legs, six drawers, brass hardware and a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Dental Molding and Glass Front Breakfront, Circa 1800
English Mahogany Dental Molding and Glass Front Breakfront, Circa 1800

English Mahogany Dental Molding and Glass Front Breakfront, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard

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H 38.25 in W 74.5 in D 27.75 in

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard with Boxwood String Inlaid Designs

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Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality and unusual 19th century English mahogany breakfront bookcase. Having

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English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

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H 35.83 in W 71.46 in D 18.51 in

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

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Mahogany

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English Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

English Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 84.5 in W 72.5 in D 19 in

English Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Fine quality English inlaid Mahogany breakfront bookcase by top maker Maple and Co. The piece is

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English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

English Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper section consisting of 4 glazed doors

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English Georgian Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
English Georgian Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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

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Vintage 1910s English Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century English Faded Mahogany Breakfront
19th Century English Faded Mahogany Breakfront

19th Century English Faded Mahogany Breakfront

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H 102 in W 100.5 in D 21.5 in

19th Century English Faded Mahogany Breakfront

Located in Dallas, TX

Impressive English breakfront bookcase cabinet in gorgeous faded mahogany. Having a dentiled and

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English Country House Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
English Country House Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

English Country House Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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H 46.07 in W 82.29 in L 46.07 in

English Country House Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Country house mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1895. Carved mahogany lion paw feet with

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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

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

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Materials

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19th century English Regency Breakfront in Mahogany
19th century English Regency Breakfront in 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

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

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Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large English 19thC Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

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

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Large English 19thC Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

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

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

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English Triple Breakfront Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
English Triple Breakfront Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

English Triple Breakfront Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An impressive English triple breakfront mahogany bureau bookcase. Inlaid lower cabinet doors with

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20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

English Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Breakfront Wardrobe
English Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Breakfront Wardrobe

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

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English George III Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront
English George III Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront

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

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19th Century English Breakfront Cabinet in Bleached Mahogany
19th Century English Breakfront Cabinet in Bleached Mahogany

19th Century English Breakfront Cabinet in Bleached Mahogany

Located in New York, NY

This English breakfront cabinet can be the centerpiece of a room. It features an upper cabinet with

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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
19th Century English Regency Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An imposing 19th century English Regency inlaid mahogany breakfront cabinet. The unit consists of

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Mahogany

Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1544 Together W263

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with 4 Glass Cabinet Doors

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

English breakfront bookcase
English breakfront bookcase

English breakfront bookcase

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H 104 in W 98 in D 17 in

English breakfront bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large English Sheraton style mahogany breakfront bookcase the glazed upper stage with swan neck

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

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Mahogany, Rosewood

English Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
English Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

English Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A well-proportioned Georgian-revival English breakfront bookcase having four astragal-glazed doors

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Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Flame Mahogany Georgian-Revival Breakfront Side Cabinet
English Flame Mahogany Georgian-Revival Breakfront Side Cabinet

English Flame Mahogany Georgian-Revival Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English break front mahogany side cabinet, the four doors with moulded details and flame

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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Buffets

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English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk
English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk

English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An incredible breakfront bookcase, made of mahogany in the Georgian style, with incorporated desk

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sideboards

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English Mahogany Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English mahogany breakfront you’re looking for. Each English mahogany breakfront for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. Find 100 options for an antique or vintage English mahogany breakfront now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English mahogany breakfront — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each English mahogany breakfront bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English mahogany breakfront over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Mahogany Breakfront?

An English mahogany breakfront can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,950, while the lowest priced sells for $1,516 and the highest can go for as much as $134,486.

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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. 

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