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Hickory Chair Mahogany Banded James River Collection China Cabinet Breakfront
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Hickory Chair Mahogany Banded James River Collection China Cabinet Breakfront Dimensions : 85.5
Category

1990s American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Banded Mahogany English Chippendale Style Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker banded mahogany English Chippendale style breakfront China display cabinet Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
breakfront China hutch, bookcase, or display cabinet comprised of two pieces including a top cabinet and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Broyhill Brasilia Style Sculpted Walnut Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the style of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Antique English Plum Pudding Georgian Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Union National Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Maple, Lacquer

Two-Piece Paint Decorated China Cabinet Breakfront Lighted Interior Adams Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
Two-piece paint decorated China cabinet or breakfront. In the style of Adams - this wonderful piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Adam Style Cabinets

Large Italian Regency Cream and Gold Gilt Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Italian Regency cream and gold gilt breakfront China display cabinet. Item features 2 piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet in Orig Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage English Georgian Style Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase or China Cabinet with four beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular Federal style carved two part mahogany breakfront bookcase, server, or china cabinet
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Dutch Baroque Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Baroque Chinoiserie style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Burl, Lacquer

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 Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Baker mahogany breakfront. This two piece breakfront measures 87 tall x 69 wide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquer and Gilt China Display Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite and highly ornate Chinoiserie cabinet with glossy black lacquer, hand painted
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Enamel

English Regency Satinwood Adams Vernis Martin Breakfront Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a masterpiece of construction, design, art and finish. This absolutely incredible piece features individual panes of glazed seeded antique glass within the doors and finely p...
Category

Antique 19th Century Adam Style Vitrines

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

Chinese Chippendale Burl Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Cupboard, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese Chippendale style breakfront cabinet offers mahogany construction with upper having glass
Category

20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Burl, Glass

Large Heavily Carved Front Walnut Two Part Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding mid-century Danish modern heavily carved breakfront or china cabinet. Excellent vintage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice trapezoid shape rosewood china cabinet or breakfront in excellent condition.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Large Mahogany Georgian Style Five Door Bookcase China Cabinet by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is the ultimate large traditional mahogany breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with five
Category

2010s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Period Swedish Empire Bookcase Cabinet Cabinetmaker s Sample
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Use as a bookcase, vitrine, curio cabinet, china cabinet or breakfront. Upper shelves are fixed
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive breakfront or china cabinet in the Neoclassical / Directoire style. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Henredon Aston Court Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD
Henredon Aston Court breakfront China cabinet. This is in excellent, clean condition. Measures 80 W
Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

CENTURY Mahogany Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style breakfront china cabinet by Century Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

KARGES Mediterranean Style Breakfront China Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Mediterranean style breakfront china cabinet by Karges, of Evansville, Indiana, USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

THOMASVILLE Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by Thomasville. Flame mahogany, brass hardware, top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HICKORY American Masterpiece Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by Hickory Furniture, from their American Masterpiece
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Cherry Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style breakfront china cabinet by Pennsylvania House. Cherry with brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BAKER Georgian Mahogany Narrow Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style breakfront china cabinet by Baker Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BAKER Historic Charleston Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by Baker Furniture, from their Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Councill Inlaid Flame Mahogany Hepplewhite Breakfront China Cabinet
By Councill
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet in the Hepplewhite style by Councill Craftsmen. Inlaid flame mahogany
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BAKER Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Tall Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An extra tall Georgian style breakfront china cabinet by Baker Furniture. Mahogany with brass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HENREDON 18th Century Portfolio Walnut Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style breakfront china cabinet by Henredon, from their 18th Century Portfolio. Walnut
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Flame Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet, unbranded, similar quality to Century or Hickory
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Bridport, CT
1940s black lacquered with gold decoration breakfront cabinet. Brass fittings and glass detail
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

ETHAN ALLEN Inlaid Mahogany 18th Century Collection Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by Ethan Allen, from their 18th Century Collection
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

WHITE OF MEBANE Inlaid Banded Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by White Furniture. Mahogany with inlays, banded door
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HICKORY Asian Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style breakfront china display cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing Co. Maple hardwood with
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Breakfront China Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Tommi Parzinger mahogany inlaid cabinet with diamond pattern. Cabinet
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

MAITLAND SMITH Aged Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style china cabinet by Maitland Smith. Made in the Philippines in the late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2355 29 Banded Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style china cabinet by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Banded mahogany
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BOB TIMBERLAKE by Lexington Solid Cherry Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style china cabinet by Lexington Furniture, the "Mallard" from their Bob Timberlake
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany China Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
An elegant George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront china cabinet: the glazed upper
Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

STICKLEY Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china display cabinet by Stickley Furniture. Mahogany with brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HENREDON Inlaid Flame Mahogany Regency Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A china display cabinet in the Regency style by Henredon. Mahogany with inlaid flame mahogany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet with Secretaire Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning flame mahogany bookcase was crafted in England around the year 1960 as a Georgian period reproduction. Fitted with a convenient secretaire in the center and a variety o...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Inverted Breakfront Veneered Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A rare large George II inverted breakfront veneered walnut China cabinet. The square glazed doors
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, China, Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
A good quality mahogany four-door breakfront bookcase, display cabinet, the moulded rectangular top
Category

20th Century Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

HENREDON 18th Century Portfolio Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style breakfront bookcase china cabinet by Henredon, from their 18th Century Portfolio
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

An 18th C. English Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A George III mahogany breakfront bookcase after a design specific to Thomas Chippendale's "Director
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

An Inlaid Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Book Case China Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A George III inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase having an upper section fitted with a pair of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Cabinet, Breakfront Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, breakfront display cabinet, china cabinet with mirror back, Scotland 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

ON SALE NOW! SALE! Stunning Henkel Harris China Cabinet/ Breakfront Mahogany
By Henkel Harris
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning! Henkel Harris China cabinet/ breakfront mahogany silver liner drawer. Perfectly hand
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Cupboards

Chippendale Style Breakfront
Located in Stamford, CT
Mahogany, Chippendale style breakfront consisting of five parts.
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Hand Painted Faux Bamboo Breakfront Credenza
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large solid wood breakfront buffet/credenza feature faux bamboo detailing and hand painted doors
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

19th C Carved and Pickled French Cabinet
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
. This would make a great china cabinet or breakfront also.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

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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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture 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 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 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 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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