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Directoire Style Breakfront
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Directoire style Breakfront with great proportions
Painted and Gilded with whimsical faux
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mirror
MACASSAR / ROSEWOOD Breakfront
Located in Houston, TX
The top of this breakfront presents the beauty of the material it is made of. Upper narrow drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar
English Walnut Breakfront
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine English walnut breakfront with broken arch pediment. The walnut has a bleach (light
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Grosfeld House breakfront
Located in Chicago, IL
incorporated modernist details such as the lucite door pulls on this mahogany breakfront with secretary drawer
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Henredon Vintage Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Henredon Vintage Breakfront in excellent, ready to use in your home
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
English Mid-Century Pine Wood Breakfront Hutch / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English mid-century breakfront pine wood hutch with an upper cabinet containing three wooden
Category
20th Century Country Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Mahogany breakfront Sidebord
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany Sideboard the long rectangular breakfront top above a central brush-in slide having two
Category
Early 20th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured breakfront top with a molded edge. Above four
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique breakfront bookcase has plenty of character. This is in the Georgian style
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Salem Breakfront, c1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Heywood Wakefield of the Salem line offers maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Walnut Breakfront China Cabinet Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era walnut breakfront china cabinet Credenza. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Carved mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Painted Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
English 20th C painted breakfront sideboard. 1940.
Reference: 7930
Dimensions
81 inches (206 cms
Category
Early 20th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Oak
96" Vintage Italian Credenza Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft vintage Italian credenza breakfront sideboard
Features:
(2) Middle opposing cabinets doors
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
English Triple Breakfront Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive English triple breakfront mahogany bureau bookcase. Inlaid lower cabinet doors with
Category
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Pair Solid Mahogany Breakfronts
Located in Essex, MA
Pair solid mahogany breakfronts; five shelves over two doors with cabinet on each side.
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Councill Mahogany Vintage Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Councill Mahogany Vintage Breakfront in excellent, ready to use in your
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Satinwood Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
wardrobe of breakfront design, beautifully veneered in figured satinwood. The central section features an
Category
Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Satinwood
Hundevad Danish Mid Century Modern Teakwood Breakfront Cabinet C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Teakwood Breakfront Cabinet C1960
Measures - 29.25"H x 54.5"W x 17.25"D
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Macassar Breakfront
Located in Houston, TX
Rectangular body of a breakfront is made out of Macassar wood, which beautiful grain could be seen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart Breakfront Bibliophile
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Breakfront with front drawer that opens to a desk, yew wood, beautiful detailing, original
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Yew
British Colonial Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive British Colonial breakfront bookcase comes in two parts; the top part features a
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak dwarf breakfront bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with gadrooned moulded edge and
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1920s Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality large walnut breakfront bookcase circa 1920
2 sections, top section with 4 glazed
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany inlaid breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top above an arrangement of adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mahogany inlaid breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top above an arrangement of adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Chippendale-Style Breakfront
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Victorian library breakfront is crafted of Cuban mahogany in the majestic
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak open bookcases, the rectangular breakfront moulded top above three bays of adjustable shelves
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront open bookcase, the large rectangular top above above three bays of adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Walnut breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut breakfront bookcase, having rectangular-shaped top and moulded edge. above three bays of
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the top with raised gallery having carved centrepiece above a
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany bookcase, the rectangular breakfront top with satinwood inlaid border. Above three bays of
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak open bookcase. The large, well-figured rectangular breakfront top above three bays of
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1920's copy of a George III breakfront oak library bookcase. 1920.
Shelf depths - Wings: 10
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
British Colonial Teak Wood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial cabinet comes in two parts, the top having a stepped cornice over three sets of glazed doors and the lower section featuring three pairs of glazed doors with ho...
Category
20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
A large and impressive two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
breakfront top. The central panelled doors with moulded lozenge decoration, flanked by two bays of adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless two piece French provincial Louis XV style breakfront cabinet. The mid-century French
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront bookcase, the top section with molded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Small Antique Breakfront Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Georgian style breakfront sideboard of small proportions. This was made in England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Spanish Breakfront Console Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Narrow Spanish breakfront painted oak console table with three drawers to the frieze. 1910
Category
20th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Oak
English Breakfront Console Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1920's English carved mahogany breakfront console table with ball and claw feet.
Code: 9005
Category
Early 20th Century English Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A superb antique breakfront bookcase in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Macassar and Rosewood Breakfront
Located in Houston, TX
This breakfront has four drawers in the middle with round chrome handle for each drawer. There are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large walnut breakfront low bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Arts and crafts walnut bookcase, the rectangular breakfront top having a raised gallery back, above
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mahogan Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakefront bookcase the top section with moulded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with secrétaire drawer with fall ...
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Flame mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Figured mahogany library bookcase. The molded cornice above four glazed doors open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. To the base fitted with four paneled doors opening to rev...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive British Colonial cabinet comes in two parts; the top part features a display case that has two pairs of glass paned doors that open to compartments lined with shelves...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Large English Pine Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking large pine bookcase or display wall unit was newly custom-made in England and breaks down into two large cabinets. The pine has a warm, inviting patina thanks to a sati...
Category
Late 20th Century English Sideboards
British Colonial Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive British Colonial cabinet comes in two parts; both the top and bottom display case features two pairs of glass paned doors that open to compartments lined with shelves...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
English Breakfront Bookcase/Display Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 20th C breakfront elm bookcase / display cupboard in an 18th C style. Good colour. 1930
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Painted Pine Breakfront Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
English painted pine breakfront kitchen cabinet with glazed top doors. 1920.
Code: 8762
Category
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Breakfront by Broyhill, circa 1960
By Broyhill
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Broyhill offers walnut construction with upper
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany sideboard the large rectangular mahogany breakfront top above four flame mahogany panelled
Category
Late 20th Century Sideboards
Materials
Brass
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20th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 20th century breakfront available at 1stDibs. Each 20th century breakfront for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a 20th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 20th century breakfront, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 20th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much is a 20th Century Breakfront?
The average selling price for a 20th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $4,700, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About 20th Century Breakfront
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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