Monumental English Georgian Breakfront Oak Estate Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Monumental English Georgian Breakfront Oak Estate Housekeepers Cupboard sku 2215 Together W251 x D61.5 x H224 cm Base W251 x D61.5 x H85 cm Base internal shelf depth 45.5 ...
Oak
Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Stamford, CT
Schmieg & Kotzian, Georgian, Breakfront or Bookcase, Mahogany, Satinwood, 1920s A large and impressive bow front cabinet by world renowned NYC cabinetmaker Schmieg & Kotzian.
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits above six elliptical paned glass doors to the upper section which opens to adjustabl...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Breakfront Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous...
Brass
$18,950 / item
English Yew Wood Architectural Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us in England by talented craftsmen, this classically styled Georgian breakfront with columnar accents has a presence that is unmatched by many of today's bookcases a...
Yew
Monumental Georgian Style Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and beautifully crafted Breakfront with striking inset Burl doors and a particularly strong presentation featuring carved Columns. Pair of mahogany Burl doors have fine wood ...
Glass, Wood
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Glass, Wood
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-1950’s.
Glass, Wood
Georgian Revival Sideboard Breakfront Walnut Server
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard of impressive proportions and quality craftsmanship Raised on a plinth base, the sideboard is designed in the classic breakfront ...
Walnut
Georgian Revival Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase This bookcase stands upon bracket feet The lower section having panelled doors which feature lattice work inlays to the corners The upper ...
Mahogany
Georgian Sideboard Buffet Walnut Breakfront Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard A handsome Georgian Revival walnut breakfront sideboard of compact proportions, ideal for a variety of interiors Circa 1900 Raised on sha...
Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A compact and beautifully made antique Georgian style small breakfront sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period.
Wood
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with dentil moldings, plinth base and 24 pane top.
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A compact and beautifully made antique Georgian style small breakfront sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
Wood
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...
Mahogany
Georgian Solid Maple Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or American Colonial style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid maple, with mullioned glass front ...
Brass
Bernhardt Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Bernhardt Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...
Brass
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullion...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon, "18th century Portfolio" Collection USA, circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, wi...
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet, display cabinet, or dining cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood, with glass fro...
Brass
Councill Craftsmen Georgian Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Councill Craftsmen USA, Circa 1980s Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding, mullioned gla...
Brass
Knob Creek Georgian Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and sides, ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with inlaid sati...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany and burl wood, with glass front doors, and orig...
Brass
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase. This incredible secretary has highly figured mahogany, an intricate secretary desk with hidden compartment, beaut...
Mahogany
Thomasville Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet, display cabinet, or dining cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood, with glass fro...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, with glass fr...
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very decorative antique Georgian style chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet.
Glass, Wood
Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By L. & J.G.
Brass
Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet USA, Late 20th Century Carved flame mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullioned glass ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Brass
Councill Craftsmen Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Councill Craftsmen USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullioned glass front doors, ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors.
Glass, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1993 Beautiful carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors.
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doo...
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous...
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bow front Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors,...
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Brass
Charak Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style dining cabinet or breakfront bookcase By Charak Furniture USA, 1948 Gorgeous flame mahogany, with outstanding carved eagle finial, mu...
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Book-mat...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Maddox USA, Circa 1950s Carved mahogany, ...
Brass
Antique Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors.
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Flame mahogany, with satinwo...
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th century Gorgeous carved mahogany, with mullio...
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th century Gorgeous carved mahogany, with mullio...
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Book-mat...
Brass
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 1820's-1830's.
Glass, Mahogany
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet USA, Late 20th Century Carved flame mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullioned glass ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture By Trogdon Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Carved flame m...
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Thomasville USA, Late 20th Century Carved flame mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullioned...
Brass
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass MINT!
Mahogany
Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790 Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase A rare & exceptional example, excellent patination, proportions & scale. sku 1977 Together W403 x D52 x H2...
Mahogany
Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase.
Glass, Mahogany
White Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By White Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous flame mahogany, with glass front doors, and origina...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved mahogany and burl wood, with mulli...
Brass
Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A George III Sheraton period mahogany breakfront bookcase; the cavetto moulded and crossgrain veneered cornice above glazed doors with elegant arched astragals that open to reveal fu...
Mahogany
Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Outstanding quality mahogany breakfront bookcase. Standing on a plinth base with two central panelled doors, flanked by four oak lined graduated mahogany drawers with original brass...
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Poling, West Sussex
An excellent Georgian style mahogany breakfront library bookcase.
Mahogany
Rare Small Georgian Glazed Breakfront Cabinet
Located in London, GB
With Original Six-Panel Astragal Glazed Sliding Doors Well Patinated Pine, Retaining Much of the Historic Painted Surface.
Pine
George II Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin port, IE
A George II mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the strawberry Gothic cornice, above four Gothic glazed doors, resting on a breakfront base with two oval panelled doors, fla...
English Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A beautiful English mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1900. Unusual with a glazed bottom as well as the top, the fine quality astrical glazed doors have good quality brass locks wi...
Mahogany
Small George III Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin port, IE
A small George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, the open fret work cornice mounted with classical urns, above a four door cabinet top, The central do...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cleveland, OH
The molded cornice over four breakfront form hinged glazed doors with Georgian style mullions, over a conforming case centring a hinged bureau desk fitted with drawers and a writing ...
18th Century Architectural Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A very fine 18th Century architectural mahogany breakfront bookcase having a broken arched pediment and dental frieze above four glazed doors containing their original glass, the low...
Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Unavailable
H 85.25 in W 50.25 in D 13.75 in
Mahogany Breakfront Glass Door Adjustable Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite flame mahogany astragal glass bookcase is a new reproduction handmade in England by a third-generation cabinetmaker. The astragal glass moulding sets this gorgeous boo...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 85.25 in W 50.25 in D 13.75 in
Burl Walnut Glass Door Breakfront Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique style walnut bookcase was recently handmade in England by a third-generation cabinetmaker. From the production process to the materials used, every aspect of this bookca...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 91.74 in W 86.23 in D 20.08 in
Arthur Brett Mahogany Four-Door George III-style Breakfront Bookcase
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid-Georgian style mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, featuring a broken arch pediment and adjustable shelves behind individually glazed doors.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 76.25 in W 37.25 in D 15.75 in
Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Need something to display your fine collectibles? Then this vintage bookcase with glass shelves is for you! It has an elegant look and classic style that will draw attention to where...
Yew
English Burr Walnut Break Front Bookcase
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A handsome Georgian style burr walnut breakfront bookcase. Well made in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers onto an oak carcas.
Walnut, Burl
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Madison, MS
This early 19th century Georgian breakfront bookcase has a beautiful medium brown stain finish on its mahogany wood.
Mahogany
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Georgian breakfront bookcase. A small George III breakfront bookcase in figured mahogany of a good color and patina; the astragal glazed doors with Prince of Wales feathers carved d...
Mahogany
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A charming Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase of diminutive proportions, offering elegant storage and display space Circa 1920 Standing on a plinth base, the lower section...
Mahogany
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase. circa 1880 This bookcase stands upon bracket feet, having a centre section featuring 2 over 2 mahogany lined drawers with a secretair...
Mahogany
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H 102.75 in W 91.5 in D 16.75 in
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Cabin
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture England, Circa 1980s Go...
Brass
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.
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Flame Mahogany Georgian Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved. Wood. 4 glass doors. 2 side doors contain 4 shelves. Middle has 2 shelves. 3 drawers on each side. 2 doors on bottom middle has 2 shelves. Metal hardware. 88 1/2" h x 80 1/2...
Mahogany
18th-19th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine period Georgian breakfront bookcase in mahogany with string inlay, crossbanding, and secretaries desk.
Mahogany
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H 87.75 in W 72 in L 87.75 in
Antique English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian breakfront bookcase cabinet England, late 19th century Book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
A striking Georgian breakfront featuring four astragal glazed doors set with a beautiful pattern, over a lower cabinet with four doors.
Sold
H 114 in W 134.5 in D 21.5 in
Monumental 19th Century English Mahogany Georgian Inlaid Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, early 19th century, monumental mahogany and mahogany veneered marquetry inlaid Georgian breakfront cabinet having a shaped cornice above four astragal glazed doors, with fou...
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 80 in W 80 in D 14 in
Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The cabinet is relatively small in scale compared with most Georgian breakfronts, and as such would work in most rooms.
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English late Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper section consisting of 4 astragal glazed doors over the lower section with applied moldings suppor...
Mahogany
Georgian Flambeau Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Redding, CT
Georgian Flambeau Mahogany Breakfront by Frederick Tibbenham Ltd of Ipswich England.
Brass
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.