blockfront
furniture
Also known as: tub front
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The term "blockfront" has two primary meanings. In furniture, it describes a front (like that of a chest of drawers or desk) with a sunken center panel flanked by raised panels. It can also refer to the frontage of a city block, particularly the side designated for a single building.1
A related term, "breakfront," describes a large cabinet or bookcase where the central section extends beyond the sections on either side.2
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