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Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian lighted bow front bookcase or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, circa 1980s Book-matched flame mahogany, with curv...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Cabinet or Wardrobe
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Cabinet or Wardrobe

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Cabinet or Wardrobe

Located in Miami, FL

This is a beautiful antique early Victorian flame mahogany eight-door breakfront bookcase, cupboard, wardrobe or storage cabinet masterfully crafted in high quality flame mahogany wo...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Rosewood & Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase Hobbs & Co
Rare 19th Century Rosewood & Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase Hobbs & Co

Rare 19th Century Rosewood & Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase Hobbs & Co

By Hobbs & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Victorian rosewood and mahogany Library breakfront bookcase with Hobbs & Co locks and original keys This is a very g...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Henredon Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Bureau with Drop Front Desk
Henredon Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Bureau with Drop Front Desk

Henredon Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Bureau with Drop Front Desk

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Henredon, "18th Century Portfolio" USA, Circa 1980s Beau...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Regency Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Vitrine by Safavieh
French Regency Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Vitrine by Safavieh

French Regency Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Vitrine by Safavieh

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Many know the name Savafvieh. They are dealers and makers of some of the best French Regency pieces today. This beautiful breakfront has a rich and luxurious look and couldn't be bet...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Regency Vitrines

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 mahogany with some Gothic tracery elements along the top.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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 first quarter 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Breakfront Mahogany China Cabinet by Baker
Breakfront Mahogany China Cabinet by Baker

Breakfront Mahogany China Cabinet by Baker

Located in North York, ON

Mahogany Breakfront china cabinet by Baker, fine example of American made craftsmanship in the furniture industry.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Breakfront
George III Period Breakfront

George III Period Breakfront

Located in Stamford, CT

A large George III period mahogany breakfront/cabinet with boxwood inlay.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase
A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase

A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Large George III mahogany breakfront Butler's Secretary Bookcase with gothic motifs and mullioned doors on a square plinth base.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

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

George III Mahogany 3 Part Breakfront, ca 1800
George III Mahogany 3 Part Breakfront, ca 1800

George III Mahogany 3 Part Breakfront, ca 1800

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Slide, Gothic - Arched mullion Glazed Doors, Blind Fret and Dental Molding on Plinth Base

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

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

English Mahogany Glass-Front Breakfront

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English mahogany breakfront with glass-front upper doors featuring shaped mullions, above a central bank of drawers and flanking paneled lower doors.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A George III Style Mahogany Open Breakfront Bookcase
A George III Style Mahogany Open Breakfront Bookcase

A George III Style Mahogany Open Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Huntington, NY

A George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With open bookshelf configuration on the top.

Category

1990s American George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Credenza
Regency Mahogany Credenza

Regency Mahogany Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency mahogany breakfront credenza with column styles and upholstered fronts.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Mahogany Breakfron China Cabinet
Mahogany Breakfron China Cabinet

Mahogany Breakfron China Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet by Charak of Bolton, MA

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

English breakfront bookcase
English breakfront bookcase

English breakfront bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large English Sheraton style mahogany breakfront bookcase the glazed upper stage with swan neck pediment over a secretaire above a tambour compartment flanked by cabinets on French...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Sideboard
Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Sideboard

Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany sideboard the large rectangular mahogany breakfront top above four flame mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal the adjustable shelved interior and baize lined cutlery dr...

Category

Late 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Breakfront Console Table
English Breakfront Console Table

English Breakfront Console Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

1920's English carved mahogany breakfront console table with ball and claw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century English Console Tables

Materials

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 dental molding cornice above 4 glass paned doors and cabinet below with 2 doors flan...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mahogany inlaid breakfront open bookcase
Mahogany inlaid breakfront open bookcase

Mahogany inlaid breakfront open bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany breakfront bookcase in the manner of Edwards and Roberts, having rectangular-shaped top and moulded edge.

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet Server Revival
Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet Server Revival

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Mahogany Buffet Server Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront sideboard. This quality sideboard stands upon shaped bracket feet.

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Revival Sideboard Breakfront Buffet Flame Mahogany
Regency Revival Sideboard Breakfront Buffet Flame Mahogany

Regency Revival Sideboard Breakfront Buffet Flame Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency revival mahogany breakfront sideboard. Standing upon splay feet with a shaped apron.

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Marquetry Inlay
Sheraton Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Marquetry Inlay

Sheraton Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Glorious Sheraton revival mahogany breakfront bookcase Grand piece decorated with profuse marquetry inlay Inlay work includes floral motifs, urns, floral arabesques and other Sher...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Saginaw Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Georgian Style Saginaw Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Georgian Style Saginaw Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Saginaw

Located in Stamford, CT

Georgian style Saginaw breakfront bookcase cabinet. This fine crotch mahogany breakfront bookcase is simply a wonderful example of the Georgian Era.

Category

Antique 1840s American Georgian Bookcases

Antique breakfront bookcase
Antique breakfront bookcase

Antique breakfront bookcase

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase: attractive arched glazing above a fitted writing drawer and 4 well figured cross-banded doors; low-waisted proportions; good f...

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Housekeepers Cupboard
Early 19th Century Mahogany Housekeepers Cupboard

Early 19th Century Mahogany Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT HOUSEKEEPERS CUPBOARD FEATURING 6 ORIGINAL PULL OUT SLIDES, ALL ORIGINAL HANDLES, 5 DRAWERS AND FLANKED EITHER SIDE WITH 5 DEEP SHELVES.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Quality 19th-Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Breakfront 3-Door Library Bookcase A fine quality 19th century Victorian period figured mahogany breakfront three door library book...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Revival Breakfront Sideboard Server
Georgian Revival Breakfront Sideboard Server

Georgian Revival Breakfront Sideboard Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard. This Impressive Sideboard Stands upon Shaped Bracket Feet.

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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 squared and crossed mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case bev...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century
William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century

William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Period 19th Century The lower section having 4 paneled doors with wonderful flame mahogany timb...

Category

Antique 19th Century William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Grosfeld House breakfront
Grosfeld House breakfront

Grosfeld House breakfront

Located in Chicago, IL

Grosfeld House produced a line of furniture in the 1940's that was based on traditional design but incorporated modernist details such as the lucite door pulls on this mahogany break...

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival, 1880
Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Revival, 1880

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...

Category

Antique 1880s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer
Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large mahogany breakfront with satin wood inlay on upper glazed doors with geometric sash work design.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Buffet Signed ‘Rinck’
French Mahogany Buffet Signed ‘Rinck’

French Mahogany Buffet Signed ‘Rinck’

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A high quality French mahogany breakfront buffet with fine ormolu mounts and a grey marble top; stamped ‘Rinck’, a Parisian cabinetmaker.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mahogany Inlaid Two-Piece Breakfront or Bookcase Cabinet
Mahogany Inlaid Two-Piece Breakfront or Bookcase Cabinet

Mahogany Inlaid Two-Piece Breakfront or Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunning crotch mahogany breakfront bookcase. The block front case having four center drawers, the top converting to a pull down writing area with desk compartment, flanked by two ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases

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

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard with Boxwood String Inlaid Designs, Satinwood Cross-banding and Square Tapering Legs Terminating in Spade Feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase having a superbly carved swan's neck pediment with carved steeple finials, pierced gallery and blind fret fr...

Category

Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase
Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase

Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A spectacular George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase of substantial proportions, the upper stage with four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the astragals compos...

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe
19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a very good quality Regency mahogany breakfront four door wardrobe. The centre section cupboard opens to ample hanging space above two short drawers over two long drawers...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century William IV Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century William IV Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century William IV Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A superb quality William IV well proportioned figured mahogany breakfront bookcase. The solid mahogany top having a cross banded frieze with applied turned and carved patrae.

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Bookcase

Regency Mahogany Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A Regency mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1825, the moulded cornice above strung Gothic glazed doors with adjustable interior shelving, the ebony banded base with strung ebony do...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table
19th Century Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table

19th Century Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century mahogany breakfront D-shaped card table, the top and frieze with boxwood banding and ebony stringing.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Pedestal Desk
Pedestal Desk

Pedestal Desk

Sold|$6,400

Pedestal Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful mahogany breakfront pedestal desk with stained birds eye maple banding and drawer fronts, tooled inset leather top on original iron and wood casters.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Astoria, NY

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, 20th century, the arched pediment above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, below a central secretaire ...

Category

20th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany
Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront sideboard This sideboard is raised upon a plinth base The sideboard having an arrangement of 8 oak lined graduated drawers and 2 cupboards The cu...

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Reference this exact piece in "The Antiques Directory Furniture," General Editors, Judith and Martin Miller, Portland House, New York, 1985, page 118 Breakfront (C Price Classificati...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases

Materials

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 four glazed doors, each with the most ornate glazing bars.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Console Table Serving 1880
Georgian Mahogany Console Table Serving 1880

Georgian Mahogany Console Table Serving 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival Mahogany Breakfront Serving Table. Circa 1880 This Impressive Serving Table is Raised Upon Elegant Tapered and Fluted Legs with Spade Feet.

Category

Antique 1880s Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Adam Console
George III Adam Console

George III Adam Console

Sold|$5,488 / item

George III Adam Console

Located in Westwood, NJ

A George III Adam style mahogany breakfront console table with a gadrooned edge, single long frieze drawer, carved acanthus leaves and bellflowers swags, on turned bulbous and fluted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George III Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Sideboard, England ca. 1800
George III Mahogany Sideboard, England ca. 1800

George III Mahogany Sideboard, England ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A George III Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, England circa 1800. The rectangular top above an arrangement of three drawers and side cupboard all mounted with octagonal brass ring p...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Schmieg & Kotzian Federal Mahogany and Crotch Grain Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Schmieg & Kotzian Federal Mahogany and Crotch Grain Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Schmieg & Kotzian Federal Mahogany and Crotch Grain Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

By Schmieg & Kotzian

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This incredibly well made, crotch grain walnut and solid mahogany breakfront features individual glazed mullions on the doors and incredible quality and workmanship.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Pair Regency Revival Beakfront Sideboards Mahogany Server
Pair Regency Revival Beakfront Sideboards Mahogany Server

Pair Regency Revival Beakfront Sideboards Mahogany Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Regency style mahogany breakfront sideboards. Each sideboard stands upon a plinth base.

Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Very Fine George IV Breakfront Bookcase
Very Fine George IV Breakfront Bookcase

Very Fine George IV Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George IV mahogany breakfront bookcase having molded cornice with flame grain panels over glazed doors, the two center doors with Gothic astragal glazing over three drawers...

Category

Antique 19th Century European George IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Console / Side Table
Antique Mahogany Console / Side Table

Antique Mahogany Console / Side Table

Located in London, GB

Very elegant antique Sheraton style mahogany breakfront console side table which is both long & slim.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sheraton Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Historical George III Mahogany Display Cabinet Bookcase
Historical George III Mahogany Display Cabinet Bookcase

Historical George III Mahogany Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental George III mahogany breakfront library cabinet. Massive Gothic Revival style with a four shelf top case that has a modern lighting system with sixteen lights and heavy dut...

Category

20th Century American George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Mahogany Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mahogany breakfront you’re looking for. A mahogany breakfront — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1262 options for an antique or vintage mahogany breakfront now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mahogany breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mahogany breakfront, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mahogany breakfront that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mahogany Breakfront?

Prices for a mahogany breakfront can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $459,302, while the average can fetch as much as $6,782.

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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