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Baroque Secretaire, Saxony Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
compartment. The two-door mirrored upper section is crowned with an intricately shaped, broken pediment. The
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

A Unique 18th Century Palladian Chimneypiece in Parcel-Gilt and Portoro Nero
Located in London, GB
supports a broken pediment with acanthine modillions to the under-mould. The opening frame is made of
Category

Antique 18th Century English Palladian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735
Located in London, GB
-carved border, surmounted by an acanthus-carved broken pediment centred by a foliate cartouche with
Category

Antique 18th Century British George II More Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
brass intarsia inlay by artist Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971). The upper case with a brass inlaid broken
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A Tall George II Giltwood And Walnut Pier Mirror
Located in London, GB
. The broken pediment top with acanthus and shell centre. The scrolled tops decorated with rosettes and
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Antique 1740s European George II Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Located in Milford, NH
and broken pediment bonnet crest with contrasting pinwheel rosettes and nicely turned delicate corner
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Satinwood

Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
dove-tail construction drawers has an upper unit with strongly formed Broken Pediment with SunFlower
Category

Antique 19th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Very Good 19th Century Mahogany Constitutional Style Mirror, USA Circa 1880
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, the pediment showing a hand carved & gilded eagle finial flanked by an architectural ‘broken pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Mirror

Important Wardrobe of the Hansen Republics
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
was in Hamburg that the imposing straight cornices developed in the 16th century, while the broken
Category

Antique 17th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
secretary’s upper body is crowned with a broken pediment–a classic Sheraton feature–above glass front doors
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
showcases a classic broken pediment crown and intricate hand-carved detailing, reflecting the fine artistry
Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Extraordinary Custom Corner Hutch With Shell Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. With a dramatic top broken pediment, dominating the presentation is a large and beautifully formed
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Trumeau Pier Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
‘broken pediment’ shaped crown is surmounted by a large open carved scroll of roses, flourishes, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

The Ditchley Park Cabinet
Located in London, GB
capitals flanking a broken pediment centred by a demi-lune panel of a bear and a monkey, the stiles applied
Category

Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Alabaster, Limestone, Marble, Breccia Marble, Brass

English Regency Yew Satinwood Broken Arched Pediment Breakfront, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency yew and satinwood breakfront with carved floral medallions, broken arched
Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Satinwood, Yew

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi, Marelli Colico
Located in Atlanta, GA
swan neck broken pediment. The secretary desk door is inlaid with a brass crest with working lock and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baroque Gilt Wood Console Table, Southern Germany 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Europe. Large wardrobes, cupboards, and cabinets had twisted columns, broken pediments, and heavy
Category

Antique 1750s German Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Sideboard, Edwardian Mirror Back, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
a typical 'broken' pediment around central turned finial. A fine example, solid joints and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Broken Arch Pediment Large Wall Mirror
By Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Frame Broken Arch Pediment Large Impressive Wall Mirror. Circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Edwardian Serpentine Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, The top part is surmounted with a stunning broken pediment cornice and has a large central door with
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

George III Pine Mirror With Eagle Pediment
Located in Bradenton, FL
enriched with carved leaf decoration along the sides. The crest features a broken-arch pediment centered by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Important Pair of Mahogany Bookcases by John Belchier, Mid 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The broken pediment above moulded and segmental cornice, carved with repeating egg and dart and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890
By Lerolle
Located in PARIS, FR
cabochons and cartouches. The upper part is formed by a scrolled broken pediment with a carved medallion
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

A Rare Renaissance Walnut Cabinet With Its Freestanding Carved Columns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-paterae patterns and a briquette one inside. Each panel depicts a triangular broken pediment from where
Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Broken Arch Cornice Breakfront / Bookcase, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany breakfront / bookcase with a broken arch pediment dentil molding
Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
is a work of royal and historic significance that exudes power in each and every detail. The broken
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
which is carved almost in the round a human figure. The niche’s broken pediment is supported by harpies
Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the upper body present an idealised architecture comprising pilasters and sinuous broken pediments
Category

Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Important Renaissance Cabinet from Lyon France with a Decor of Perspectives
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with an arch rising above a broken pediment portico hosting a twisted column. Flowers garnish the
Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Neo-Renaissance style cabinet with painted enamels signed by Theophile Soyer
By Théophile Soyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Goddess, enhance the whole. The furniture is capped with an architected broken pediment whose cut sides
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Enamel

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The
Category

Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino
Located in Devon, GB
.’ This barometer has a broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing an engraved silvered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Maple Bonnet Top Highboy
Located in Bradenton, FL
the broken arch pediment. Maple case with Poplar secondary wood drawer construction and white Pine
Category

Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
features a broken, architecturally structured pediment with a boldly profiled cornice, above a cabinet with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A George II Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
broken arch pediment centered by a foliate cartouche with scalloped shell decoration. The apron is
Category

Early 20th Century Italian George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

English Georgian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
attributes and open fretwork mouldings and broken arch pediment
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
Grandmother clock. The arched hood surmounted by a broken swan-neck pediment with carved roundels and urn
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th century antique giltwood mirror
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
19th century giltwood mirror With broken arched pediment adorned with acanthus leaves, centred with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
English mahogany bureau bookcase, having broken arch pediment above dentil molded cornice, the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Blown Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, George III Style
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase. Bookcase features a broken swan-neck
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A William Kent Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Richly carved and substantial quality. The beveled mirror plate surmounted by a broken arch
Category

Early 20th Century Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th Century George III Mahogany Butler s Secretary
Located in Solebury, PA
for display and daily use. The upper bookcase is adorned with a decorative broken swan-neck pediment
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Silk

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a broken arch pediment
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Adams Gilt Pier Mirror - Regency Hall Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with greek key designs and broken arch pediment Glass is clear and blemish free Offered in great
Category

Vintage 1980s Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood

C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
secretaire bookcase is surmounted by a superb fretwork broken arch pediment with central armorial crest. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II Giltwood Mirror with Cherub Cresting
Located in London, GB
carved and cherub cresting between broken swan neck pediment, over a bevelled plate and two later brass
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

George III Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A George III Giltwood Mirror With broken swan neck pediment, with central small scale carved mask
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

George III Giltwood Pier Mirror with Original Brass Candle Sconces
Located in London, GB
A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror of modest scale, with broken swan neck pediment with central
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

George II Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror of Palladian Form
Located in London, GB
moulded broken arch pediment centred by a shell, above a leaf scroll frieze with rectangular plate
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George II Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Corner Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase Glazed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
distinctive broken arch hand carved pediment Finish to flame mahogany is simply superb Top half is the glass
Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Inlaid Carved Specimen Marble Mirror, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
broken triangular pediment and stepped plinth base. The mirror features four turned columns—two on each
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

English Georgian Style Giltwood Shell Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
A good English Georgian style gilt wood carved mirror having a shell and broken arch pediment
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock with Arched Brass Dial
Located in Worcester, GB
with satinwood and inlaid detailing, the case features a broken swan neck pediment with brass finial
Category

Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Irish Mahogany Georgian Secretary with Sunflowers and Irish Hound
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century Irish mahogany Georgian secretary with mirrored doors, broken arch pediment and fitted
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Sheraton China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with glass fronted top Love the curved broken arch pediment surmounting the piece Purchased from a
Category

Vintage 1980s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Circa 1830 English Georgian Tall Case Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, partially stopped by ebony line inlays. Exceptional choice of mahogany veneers solids. Broken arch
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

George II Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in London, GB
A George II Giltwood Pier Mirror The broken swan neck pediment, with rosettes and acanthus leaf
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George II Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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Find many varieties of an authentic broken pediment available at 1stDibs. A broken pediment — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a broken pediment, we have 830 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect broken pediment — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each broken pediment bearing Georgian, Victorian or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one broken pediment that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edwards Roberts, Paolo Buffa and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The pediment is a triangular gable that forms the end of the roof slant over any type of porch or portico. Greek temples were known for their intricate designs, which often included this decorative element over one doorway with its crowning features to make them stand out.