The Lyford Cay Whitewashed Bamboo Breakfront brings traditional Chinese-inspired cabinetry into modern storage design with its light bamboo finish and intricate open fretwork detailing. The Chelsea House Lyford Cay Whitewashed Bamboo Breakfront is a buffet cabinet and display piece available at Sideboards and Things with free shipping. A breakfront is a tall cabinet with protruding center sections, historically used for both storage and display in formal dining rooms and living spaces. This piece showcases Chinoiserie details throughout its frame, pairing whitewashed bamboo construction with a painted white interior that creates striking visual contrast against natural material tones.
Lyford Cay Whitewashed Bamboo Breakfront Features:
- Overall Dimensions (WxDxH): 69 x 16.5 x 82 inches
- Material: Whitewashed Bamboo
- Interior Finish: Painted White
- Color/Finish: White/Cream
- Design Style: Chinoiserie Details with Open Fretwork
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Designer: Jamie Merida
How Does a Chinoiserie Breakfront Work in Your Space?
At 69 inches wide and just over 16 inches deep, this breakfront provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a narrow footprint ideal for hallways, dining room walls, or behind sofas. The open fretwork design keeps the piece visually light despite its 82-inch height, preventing it from overwhelming smaller rooms. Its white and cream palette pairs naturally with buffets and curio cabinets in neutral-toned dining rooms, or it can anchor furniture collections that blend coastal and traditional elements. The painted white interior creates a clean backdrop for displaying china, glassware, or decorative objects behind the doors.
Why Choose This Bamboo Breakfront from Sideboards and Things?
The whitewashed bamboo construction offers durability with natural material character, while the Chinoiserie detailing adds handcrafted appeal that mass-produced cabinets lack. Jamie Merida's design balances ornamental fretwork with functional cabinet space, making it suitable for active dining room storage rather than purely decorative use. This breakfront fits well in homes that appreciate traditional Asian-inspired design elements without committing to heavily ornate or dark-stained furniture. Its narrow 16.5-inch depth means it works in spaces where standard sideboards and credenzas would protrude too far from the wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the dimensions of the Lyford Cay breakfront?
- The cabinet measures 69 inches wide, 16.5 inches deep, and 82 inches high, with a total weight of 205 pounds.
- What material is the breakfront made from?
- The piece is constructed from whitewashed bamboo with a painted white interior finish.
- What is Chinoiserie fretwork?
- Chinoiserie refers to European interpretations of Chinese artistic traditions; this breakfront features open fretwork detailing inspired by traditional Asian decorative motifs.
- What color is the interior of the cabinet?
- The interior is painted white, creating contrast against the whitewashed bamboo exterior in white and cream tones.
- Does this breakfront come assembled or require setup?
- Standard delivery includes free curbside shipping to the continental USA; white-glove delivery, in-room placement, and assembly services are available upon request for an additional fee.
- Who designed the Lyford Cay breakfront?
- The piece was designed by Jamie Merida for Chelsea House.