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French Bread Cabinets

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850

$3,880

H 42 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional display of woodworking is a 19th-century panetière, or bread box, once used daily

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Pannetiere, Bread Box
Antique Country French Pannetiere, Bread Box

Antique Country French Pannetiere, Bread Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Pannetiere ~ Bread Box will make a delightful addition to any proper

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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box
Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box

Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box . High End Chateau

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack
Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack circa 1900. Made from iron with various

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut
19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut

19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very charming and rustic French Provincial bread cupboard or panetière in French chestnut. France

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest
19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest

$3,500

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 48 in

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic 19th century, French carved wood bread dough chest style Louis XVI.  

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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

Provençal Bread Rack Called Panetière In Solid Walnut – 18th Century
Provençal Bread Rack Called Panetière In Solid Walnut – 18th Century

Provençal Bread Rack Called Panetière In Solid Walnut – 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Magnificent Provençal bread rack called panetière made entirely of solid walnut, dating from the

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

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Pannetiere (bread box)
Pannetiere (bread box)

Pannetiere (bread box)

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H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Pannetiere (bread box)

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A stunning 19th-century French Provincial cherry wood pannetiere (bread box), perfect for adding

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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th C Pannetiere
Early 19th C Pannetiere

Early 19th C Pannetiere

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H 39 in W 35 in D 19 in

Early 19th C Pannetiere

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful carved country French wooden cabinet for storing bread. These were made to hang on the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

French Bread Maker’s Cabinet
French Bread Maker’s Cabinet

French Bread Maker’s Cabinet

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H 36 in W 43 in D 24 in

French Bread Maker’s Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

The early 20th century French Bread Maker’s Cabinet painted sky blue has a hinged top with storage

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Fir

19th Century French Provincial Walnut "Panettiere" Bread Cabinet
19th Century French Provincial Walnut "Panettiere" Bread Cabinet

19th Century French Provincial Walnut "Panettiere" Bread Cabinet

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th century French Provincial panettiere (Traditional Bread Cabinet). Central door with turned

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Country Panetiere Bread Safe Cabinet Cupboard Walnut 19th Century
Antique French Country Panetiere Bread Safe Cabinet Cupboard Walnut 19th Century

Antique French Country Panetiere Bread Safe Cabinet Cupboard Walnut 19th Century

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Country "Panetiere" Baker's Pastry or Bread Safe Box~~c. 1880s "Panetiere

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Store Bread Bin
French Store Bread Bin

French Store Bread Bin

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H 32 in W 60 in D 19 in

French Store Bread Bin

Located in Hixson, TN

A fantastic French bread bin. These were used in stores to homes to store the bread. The top is a

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

19th Century French Fruitwood Panitierre Bread Cupboard
19th Century French Fruitwood Panitierre Bread Cupboard

19th Century French Fruitwood Panitierre Bread Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved fruitwood french panitierre circa 1830 With large iron hinge and lock

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards

19th Century French Bread Making 'Maie' from France
19th Century French Bread Making 'Maie' from France

19th Century French Bread Making 'Maie' from France

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Great patina on this original 19th century pine French bread-making machine. The dough would be

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Antique Late 19th Century Sideboards

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack
Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century French Parisienne Boulangers bread rack circa 1900. Made from iron with various

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th century french Parisienne boulangers bread rack
Early 20th century french Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Early 20th century french Parisienne boulangers bread rack

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack circa 1900. Superb quality boulangerie

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Provencal Bread Box In Solid Walnut, Early 19th Century
Provencal Bread Box In Solid Walnut, Early 19th Century

Provencal Bread Box In Solid Walnut, Early 19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Provencal « panetière » or bread box in solid walnut early 19th This beautiful « panetière » is

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Antique 1810s French Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

dough, then the bread was stored in a "Panetiere" (French for bread cabinet), which was usually hung

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French ‘Panetiere’, circa 1850
Antique French ‘Panetiere’, circa 1850

Antique French ‘Panetiere’, circa 1850

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H 33 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Antique French ‘Panetiere’, circa 1850

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

19th century, French carved fruitwood “painetiere” or bread cabinet. Beautiful wood and patina used

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Dough Box from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Dough Box from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Dough Box from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

. Originally, the "Petrin" was used to make bread dough, then the bread was stored in a "Panetiere" (French for

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

"Panetiere" (French for bread cabinet), which was usually hung over the dough box. Measure: 50.75" W x 22.5

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Dough Box and Matching Hanging Bread Box
19th Century French Carved Walnut Dough Box and Matching Hanging Bread Box

19th Century French Carved Walnut Dough Box and Matching Hanging Bread Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique fruitwood "Petrin" (French for dough-box), and matching Panetiere (French for bread

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Iron and Brass Parisienne Boulangers Bread Rack
Late 19th Century French Iron and Brass Parisienne Boulangers Bread Rack

Late 19th Century French Iron and Brass Parisienne Boulangers Bread Rack

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late 19th century French Boulangerie iron display rack used to display the bakers daily selection

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shelves

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Forged and Riveted Iron Five Shelf Bread Rack
French 19th Century Forged and Riveted Iron Five Shelf Bread Rack

French 19th Century Forged and Riveted Iron Five Shelf Bread Rack

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Large Forged and Riveted French Darkened Iron Bread Rack from the Late 19th Century. Featuring a

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display

1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Great industrial look, 1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display

1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Great industrial look, 1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack, Bread Rack, Etagere
Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack, Bread Rack, Etagere

Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack, Bread Rack, Etagere

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in Normandy, this early 20th century baker's rack was originally used in a French bakery. The

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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century French Walnut Baguette Box or Buffet
Early 19th Century French Walnut Baguette Box or Buffet

Early 19th Century French Walnut Baguette Box or Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early nineteenth century French baguette box or bread cabinet is constructed of solid walnut

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"
French Antique Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"

French Antique Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Late 18th or Early 19th Century French Antique Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"

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Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

19th Century French Panettiere/ Bread Cupboard
19th Century French Panettiere/ Bread Cupboard

19th Century French Panettiere/ Bread Cupboard

Located in Alhambra, CA

Antique French panettiere (bread cupboard) from 19th century France. A beautiful antique for your

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis Philippe Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"
18th Century French Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"

18th Century French Provencal Walnut Bread Cupboard "Panetiere"

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French Antique Solid Walnut Bread Cupboard known as a "Panetiere" from Southern France. Beautifully

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Chestnut Two-Drawer Server, Bread Slide
Antique French Chestnut Two-Drawer Server, Bread Slide

Antique French Chestnut Two-Drawer Server, Bread Slide

Located in Port Chester, NY

A long, imposing country sideboard. Rich dark chestnut, with bread board ends on the top and a

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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut

Bread Cooling Rack
Bread Cooling Rack

Bread Cooling Rack

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H 73 in W 20 in D 25 in

Bread Cooling Rack

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Polished steel bread cooling rack with original wooden shelves. These shelves were used in

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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Steel

French Antique Pine Bread Cupboard
French Antique Pine Bread Cupboard

French Antique Pine Bread Cupboard

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H 58 in W 38 in D 14 in

French Antique Pine Bread Cupboard

Located in Georges Mills, NH

Five side drawers. Large door with skeleton key lock. Four interior shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Wood

Early 19th Century French Provencal Walnut Wall Bread Panetiere
Early 19th Century French Provencal Walnut Wall Bread Panetiere

Early 19th Century French Provencal Walnut Wall Bread Panetiere

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

Authentic provencal panetiere - bread storer. circa beginning of the nineteenth century probably

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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Norwood, NJ

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French Bread Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French bread cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all French bread cabinets available were constructed with great care. French bread cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French bread cabinets made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are French Bread Cabinets?

Prices for French bread cabinets start at $1,855 and top out at $676,256 with the average selling for $2,940.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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