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French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis XV style carved walnut breakfront. Dating to the 1860s era and made in Paris, this
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Danish Modern Skovby Rosewood Breakfront China Cabinet Credenza Sideboard Buffet
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
Skovby Danish Modern rosewood china breakfront. Two piece construction where lower portion has
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Quality Burled Walnut French Country Louis XV Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

National Mt. Airy Maple Biedermeier Style Curved Glass Breakfront China Cabinet
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century American made breakfront by National Mt. Airy. Made from maple with ebonized trim
Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Maple

C1930s Era English Made Federal Style Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Federal style breakfront with 3 doors with 3 shelves over 3 doors each containing 1 shelf.
Category

20th Century Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera display cabinet 582-536, circa 1978. Features Chinoiserie japanned (black
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

An Irish Mid-Century Modern Breakfront, China Cabinet, Showcase, Display Unit
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Fine Mid-Century Modern breakfront of showcase cabinet having four glass doors with six
Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper Style Painted French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique and eye-catching breakfront. Certainly it's not for every taste but it WILL
Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

French Regency Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Vitrine by Safavieh
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
today. This beautiful breakfront has a rich and luxurious look and couldn't be better suited for royalty
Category

Early 2000s Italian Regency Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfron China Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet by Charak of Bolton, MA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh. Item
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Federal Style Heritage Henredon Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Cabinet
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Federal style breakfront china cabinet by Heritage Henredon offers flame mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Custom Quality "Baker" Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
fine distressed two-piece breakfront china cabinet is certain to light up any room in the home or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Draper Style Maslow Freen Gold Gilt and Chinoiserie China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special and unique breakfront China cabinet. The cabinet features a 2-piece design and
Category

Mid-20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Style Mahogany Wood Breakfront / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted two part inlaid mahogany wood North American breakfront china cabinet
Category

Vintage 1910s American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

Custom Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom mahogany Chippendale style breakfront / china cabinet / bookcase by Old Colony Furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Glass

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 Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany breakfront cabinet with carved urn top
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront of custom quality, possibly John Stuart or John Widdercomb
Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Antique Mahogany Kittinger China Breakfront Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful mahogany 1940s china cabinet is made by Kittinger. It features Honduran mahogany
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Antique Breakfront Crotch Mahogany China Cabinet Hutch
Located in North York, ON
This china cabinet was made in the 1940s by Irwin Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, one of the few
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laquer Lighted China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant mid century chinoiserie japanned 2 piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely breakfront. It was manufactured in New York. Note the broken arch pediment
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Midcentury Walnut Breakfront Sideboard with China Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This beautiful mid-century sideboard with china cabinet hutch top features exquisite mix of walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Skovby Scandinavian Rosewood Buffet China Cabinet Breakfront
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern rosewood buffet and china cabinet made in Denmark by Skovby. The lower buffet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Chinese Chippendale Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
Raised black lacquered English chinese Chippendale breakfront. Scenes of oriental life designed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1970s Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Cerused Pine Breakfront /Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This cabinet is incredible. It is a custom piece by Baker Furniture Company. It has Chinese
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston China Cabinet Breakfront Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sought after Baker Furniture Historic Charleston mahogany china cabinet/breakfront. Features two
Category

Late 20th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry French Provincial China Cabinet Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1985 Drexel Heritage French Provincial china cabinet. Made of cherry featuring rectangular
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Vintage Chinoiserie Mustard Yellow Hand Painted China Cabinet/Breakfront
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this vintage Chinoiserie mustard yellow hand-painted china cabinet
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Display Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale breakfront display cabinet. The carved central pagoda
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Period George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase / China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant period George III mahogany breakfront bookcase / China cabinet with simple cornice and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Neoclassical Maple Breakfront China Display Cabinet Cupboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Century Furniture illuminating breakfront. Made of maple featuring French Neoclassical
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Maple

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Pennsylvania House Cherry Queen Anne Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House solid cherry two-piece break front illuminated china cabinet. Features
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Mid Century Drexel Furniture Chinoiserie China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
With gilt painted motifs and scenic vignettes throughout, this signed Drexel breakfront is a keeper
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Councill Craftsman Flame Mahogany Inlay 2PC China Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite flame mahogany china breakfront by Councill Craftsmen. Features inlaid flame mahogany
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Parquetry Bronze Ormolu Display China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent antique French two tiered display cabinet breakfront with marble top credenza and
Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Renaissance Style China Cabinet Court Cupboard Breakfront C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Renaissance style two-piece china cabinet. The top has four doors containing two shelves
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet 90"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company China Cabinet, circa early 2000s. Inspired by English Regency
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
"The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Councill Craftsman Immense Mahogany Inlaid China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Councill mahogany inlaid breakfront featuring stunning arch pediment with scroll ends and fretwork
Category

Early 2000s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Walnut Georgian Style Hickory White China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Hickory White
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous Walnut Georgian Style Hickory White China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront Dimensions : 85
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Breakfront China Display Cabinet Sideboard Credenza Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, true Mid-Century Modern period piece where top as pierced Lattice work wooden sliders that open and close. Plenty of storage space above and below. Bottom portion has accordi...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Sculpted Walnut Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern breakfront bookcase cabinet or sideboard with hutch top By
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Mahogany Corner Cupboard China Cabinet Display Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Federal style mahogany corner cabinet with glass doors that open to three fixed shelves. Bottom
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich large china display cabinet has an antique mahogany finish and
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Colonial Manufacturing Company treasure house breakfront, circa mid-20th century. Made from pine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Signed Henredon Furniture Illuminated Mahogany Corner Cabinet China Breakfront
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exceptional hand carved Henredon mahogany corner cabinet that features well lit design with
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large French Art Nouveau Court Cupboard China Cabinet Breakfront, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 pieces. Metal hardware. 2 doors on sides containing beveled glass tops and containing 3 wood shelves and mirrored shelf. One dovetailed drawer. One door in center containing 1 shel...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Yellow Lacquer Breakfront Dresser
Located in Kastrup, DK
Breakfront dresser with original yellow lacquer and beautiful patina. Lower part with 2 pairs of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Dressers

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Harden Solid Cherry Queen Anne Breakfront China Display Cabinet 1958
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
section is centered by three dovetailed drawers that are flanked by outer cabinets for china storage
Category

Vintage 1950s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Top of the Line Baker Historic Charleston Arch Top China Cabinet Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made very elegant Baker breakfront or china display cabinet having a lovely rounded
Category

1990s American American Classical Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Walnut China Cabinet Breakfront, circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous rosewood and walnut china cabinet from Lane Furniture. The cabinet is from the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

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Breakfront China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the breakfront China cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A breakfront China cabinet — often made from wood, glass and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect breakfront China cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each breakfront China cabinet bearing Regency, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made breakfront China cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Karges Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Breakfront China Cabinet?

Prices for a breakfront China cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,196 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

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 Breakfront China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The difference between a hutch and a breakfront is their shape. Both types of storage furniture feature sectioned designs. On a breakfront, the center sections are deeper, causing them to project outward more than the rest of the piece. A hutch normally has sections of equal depth. Some also have protruding shelves. Find a collection of breakfronts and hutches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.

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