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Antique Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian breakfront open bookcase. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian period open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above the base section fitted with three
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Large Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large walnut open bookcases, the projecting molded top above the base section fitted with four
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Large Oak Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak open bookcases, the raised gallery above projecting moulded top the base section fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Antique Victorian Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is not one of our re-constructed or constructed bookcases, but totally original. It's antique
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This large very impressive mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase is antique Georgian style dating
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent flame mahogany two part breakfront or bookcase. Top part has four glazed doors that
Category
Vintage 1940s American George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Edwardian English Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase of Breakfront Form
Located in Nashville, TN
the usual restorations. A very handsome secretary.
Typical breakfront form construction. The upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases
19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English chinoiserie breakfront china cabinet or bookcase- 2 part cabinet with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large 19thC English Breakfront Glazed Mahogany Collectors Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English breakfront glazed mahogany collectors cabinet / bookcase
We can
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Black Painted French Library Breakfront
Moderne
Bookcase
Located in London, England
French black painted bookcase, in the 'moderne' style, circa 1890s.
The original exterior black
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
Breakfront Display Bookcase, Yew Wood, Georgian Styling, English, Bevel Glass
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A grand English breakfront display bookcase in Georgian styling crafted in Yew by Bevan Funnel
Category
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Monumental Signed J. Zonan Mahogany And Satinwood Inlaid Bookcase / Breakfront
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finest custom quality J. Zonan mahogany and satinwood inlaid bookcase / breakfront. Flame mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Superstructure Breakfront Cabinet or Bookcase
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional custom "superstructure" breakfront wall unit display cabinet or bookcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Empire Crotch Mahogany Dore Bronze Mounted Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century Empire crotch mahogany doré bronze-mounted bookcase breakfront. Sitting on bronze claw
Category
Antique 1850s Empire Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Nice Vintage McDonagh Fine Furniture Mahogany Dwarf Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage breakfront Library Mahogany dwarf open
Category
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut
Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid breakfront open bookcase, circa
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Victorian 1860 Oak Breakfront Library Open Bookcase Adjustable Shelves
Lights
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very important looking Victorian Oak Breakfront Library
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century William IV Rosewood Breakfront Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning William IV period 12 foot bookcase circa 1830.
2 original adjustable shelves in each
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Noble Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately secretary bookcase of great proportions features a central drawer which upon pull out
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Noble Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately secretary bookcase of great proportions features a central drawer which upon pull out
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
American Federal Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1795-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal period library bookcase is ingeniously crafted to break down into five easily handled
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique Breakfront Open Dwarf Bookcase on Claw and Ball Feet
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique Breakfront Open Dwarf bookcase.
Raised on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Flame Mahogany Inlaid Regency Style Bubble Glass Bookcase Breakfront with Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately 2 Piece Beautiful Flame Mahogany Regency Style Breakfront Circa 1940 featuring four bubble
Category
20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Two-Piece Rosewood Neoclassical in the Manner of Jansen Breakfront or Bookcase
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A two-piece rosewood neoclassical in the manner of Jansen breakfront or bookcase. This exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large English Yew Wood Two Part Breakfront China Cabinet, Bookcase or Server
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Yew Wood two part breakfront server, bookcase, or china cabinet with beautifully
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Yew, Burl
Stunning George III Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning George III flamed mahogany breakfront
Category
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Breakfront Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive French painted oak breakfront bibliotheque or bookcase hand-crafted in France in the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Paint
Fine English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1780's. Exquisite later Georgian breakfront with Chinese Chippendale floral carved details in the
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
English Painted Wood Breakfront Glass Door Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood breakfront cabinet with glass doors, broken pediment with carved urn and
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Period 18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Essex, MA
Period Chippendale breakfront with original fretwork pediment.
Exquisite crotch mahogany door
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early Victorian breakfront open bookcase, 1840
Measure: Height to the worktop is 37" (94cm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$3,032
Italian Paint Decorated Breakfront Cabinet by Beacon Hill
By Beacon Hill
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian paint decorated Hollywood Regency Style breakfront cabinet. A custom quality, Beacon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Paul McCobb Calvin Furniture Mid-Century Modern Breakfront, Rare
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Paul McCobb Calvin Furniture Mid-Century Modern Breakfront, Rare
Offered for sale is a rare Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Burl Mahogany Breakfront/China Cabinet by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Chippendale Burl Mahogany Breakfront/China Cabinet by Century Furniture
Offered is a Chippendale
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality vintage black oriental bubble glass breakfront with drop front leather top desk by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Satinwood English Adams Style China Cabinet Breakfront Vitrine Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category
Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century English Pollard Oak Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century pollard oak library bookcase of breakfront, neoclassical form with open adjustable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique English Burl Walnut Long Inlaid Ormolu Bookcase Buffet Sideboard, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
bookcase is made of the finest figured and burled walnut, the bookcase of reverse breakfront form and
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of English Regency Open Bookcases Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of English Regency breakfront open bookcases of very neat proportions, of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian 10ft Four Door Burr Walnut Library Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique English Victorian top quality burr walnut and ebonised four door breakfront
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet/Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Regency rosewood breakfront side cabinet/open bookcase, attributed to Gillows, of long
Category
Antique 1810s English Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Kindel Historic Trust Mahogany Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Kindel Historic Trust Mahogany Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront
Dimensions : 73" Wide X 15" Deep
Category
Antique 1890s American Regency Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Baker Georgian Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous 1940s flame mahogany Baker breakfront that is only 14 inches deep! That's very
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Custom Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Solid mahogany, the cornice with egg-and-dart molding over double brass bound doors with arched mullions and leafy scrolled ormolu mounts at the corners and palmette escutcheons. The...
Category
20th Century Federal Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Tibbenham English Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Tibbenham English Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
Dimensions : 73
Category
Early 20th Century British George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
English Victorian late 19th Display-Bookcase Secretary Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique English Victorian St great quality four doors bookcase display writing desk
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Fruitwood Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase, or Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A Fine example of a two part fruitwood breakfront china cabinet, bookcase, or server, its upper
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Chinese red breakfront lighted China hutch, bookcase, or display
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
4 Curtain Decorated Doors 2 Part White Wash Breakfront Shelves Bookcase MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
4 Curtain Decorated Doors 2 Part White Wash Breakfront Vitrine Shelves Bookcase MINT!
Nice pickled
Category
20th Century American Country Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Breakfront, 1960s
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modern Danish Ib Kofod-Larsen bookcase/breakfront/credenza made of Brazilian rosewood. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Chinese Chippendale Henredon Mahogany Finished Breakfront Lighted Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
finished hardwood Chinese Chippendale lighted display cabinet or bookcase with an incredible breakfront
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Baker Furniture mahogany & walnut breakfront
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, 1940s, Signed
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a vitrine display cabinet, sideboard with hutch, breakfront cabinet, or credenza with bookcase
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Very Fine 19th Century English Regency Satinwood Bookcase Console
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine 19th century English Regency satinwood console. Incredible quality on this breakfront
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Materials
Satinwood
Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
apothecary cabinet would work great as a cupboard, breakfront cabinet, buffet, sideboard, bookcase or
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Breakfront Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal breakfront bookcase for your home. A breakfront bookcase — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1485 options for an antique or vintage breakfront bookcase now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect breakfront bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A breakfront bookcase made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made breakfront bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Romweber Furniture Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Breakfront Bookcase?
A breakfront bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,789, while the lowest priced sells for $719 and the highest can go for as much as $459,302.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Breakfront Bookcase
- What is a breakfront bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
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