Breakfront Cabinet

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This large stepback case was made to complement a dining room with seating for 20 guests. As it was designed to house the china, silver and stemware for the service, the proportions grew to almost 7 feet in length, and 7 1/2 foot in overall height.

The overall design retains the classic elements, a three-section lower case with drawers and panel doors, and a four-section upper case with graceful lead-and-glass mullioned doors. The formal pediment features inlaid woods and turned mahogany finials. The central section of the case projects forward of the side sections, with a molded shelf dividing the upper and lower cases following the perimeter. The lower case is distinguished by 4 curly maple bands inlaid in the vertical framing, which accentuates the turned legs and adds contrast to the crotch mahogany panels. All drawers feature period brass bales.