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19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top
19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Painted Breakfront Commode
French Painted Breakfront Commode

French Painted Breakfront Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Wood

French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza
French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza

French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a four-door compartment that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Very Fine Custom French Cherry Breakfront
Very Fine Custom French Cherry Breakfront

Very Fine Custom French Cherry Breakfront

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Massive French cherry biblioteque breakfront, cavetto cornice top with center arch above a carved

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Exceptional  French Provincial Style Cherry  Breakfront
Exceptional  French Provincial Style Cherry  Breakfront

Exceptional French Provincial Style Cherry Breakfront

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable Provincial French style cabinet with many fine floral carved details. With a cavetto

Category

20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Oak Reverse Breakfront French Country Server, circa 1900
Oak Reverse Breakfront French Country Server, circa 1900

Oak Reverse Breakfront French Country Server, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Featuring reverse breakfront construction with a set back center, this stunning oak server was

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase sku 2030 W310 x D38 x H107 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode
French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode

French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode

Located in Houston, TX

This French transitional style mahogany commode was made After the original model by Jean-Francois

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Louis Philippe style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kindel

Category

Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet USA, 1980s Carved solid

Category

Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Renaissance Revival breakfront bookcase, cupboard, or bar cabinet In the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Renaissance Revival breakfront bookcase, cupboard, or bar cabinet In

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard
French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard. Hand-crafted in France in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble

French Style Marble Top Breakfront Console Table w/Drawer
French Style Marble Top Breakfront Console Table w/Drawer

French Style Marble Top Breakfront Console Table w/Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage American carved-wood, breakfront console table with marble top and single drawer. This

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Rosewood Regency Style Brass-Mounted Breakfront
French Louis XVI Rosewood Regency Style Brass-Mounted Breakfront

French Louis XVI Rosewood Regency Style Brass-Mounted Breakfront

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional French Louis XVI rosewood breakfront showcases the grandeur and refinement of

Category

20th Century Regency Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maslow Freen French Empire style breakfront bookcase China cabinet with brass grill. Item includes

Category

20th Century American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Breakfront Vitrine in Violet Wood and Parquetry
French Louis XVI Style Breakfront Vitrine in Violet Wood and Parquetry

French Louis XVI Style Breakfront Vitrine in Violet Wood and Parquetry

Located in Montreal, QC

This superb vitrine was made in the Belle Epoque by a Parisian ebeniste of the greatest skill who has sadly not left us his name. The violet wood and parquetry case is enclosed by a ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A marble top black lacquer refinish breakfront shape french Napoleon III commode with tapered feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical, Regency, or French Empire style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XVI Carved Beechwood Biblioteque or Breakfront Cabinet
Rare Louis XVI Carved Beechwood Biblioteque or Breakfront Cabinet

Rare Louis XVI Carved Beechwood Biblioteque or Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

A rare Louis XVI carved beechwood Biblioteque or breakfront cabinet 18th century The multi

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Two Drawer Walnut Commode
20th Century French Two Drawer Walnut Commode

20th Century French Two Drawer Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 20th Century French walnut inverted breakfront commode. With two locking drawers. Circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Grand French Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar Veneer
Grand French Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar Veneer

Grand French Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar Veneer

Located in Houston, TX

Striking French Art Deco breakfront in Fine Macassar veneer featuring multi-level top, two keyed

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Macassar

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround
Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Louis XVI style 19th century mahogany fireplace surround painted in French Grey. The breakfront

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality French Statuario Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Fine Quality French Statuario Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style

Fine Quality French Statuario Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style

Located in London, GB

scroll work throughout, flanked by carved rosette end blockings. Moulded breakfront shelf above. French

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An exquisite French antique chest showcasing a breakfront design, featuring its original Marquina

Category

Antique 1760s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage 19th C. French Breakfront Cabinet
Vintage 19th C. French Breakfront Cabinet

Vintage 19th C. French Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Naples, FL

Solid mahogany with birdseye maple veneer on exterior; stepped molded cornice with egg and dart gilt wood trim; Corinthian gilt wood pilaster capitals, gilt brass hardware and window...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

DUDOUYT BREAKFRONT
DUDOUYT BREAKFRONT

DUDOUYT BREAKFRONT

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in East Hampton, NY

BOLD FORM

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

A Breakfront Bookcase
A Breakfront Bookcase

A Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable|$9,437

A Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A breakfront bookcase with four glazed doors decorated with gilded iron arrows.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque
Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque

Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

Superb quality French Empire period plum pudding mahogany breakfront bookcase. Standing on gilt paw

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Typical of the style, this antique French Renaissance bookcase is decorated in elaborate hand

Category

Vintage 1940s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront  Bibliotheque
Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront  Bibliotheque

Impressive Napoleon III Breakfront Bibliotheque

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large ebonized breakfront bibliotheque; three glass doors above three cabinets, each flanked with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Continental Painted Breakfront Cupboard c. 1800
Continental Painted Breakfront Cupboard c. 1800

Continental Painted Breakfront Cupboard c. 1800

Located in Wembley, GB

A continental painted pine breakfront cupboard, dresser or bookcase, late 18C/early 19C. Stock

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Iron, Wire

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French Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French breakfront available at 1stDibs. Each French breakfront for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 248 variations of the antique or vintage French breakfront you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French breakfront made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Romweber Furniture Co., Karges Furniture and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful French breakfront that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Breakfront?

A French breakfront can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,857, while the lowest priced sells for $636 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250,000.

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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