Bookshelf And Drawer
Late 20th Century Spanish Shelves
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Cypress, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique 1850s Chinese Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Yew
20th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Yew
20th Century English Country End Tables
Yew
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s European Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Burl
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Oak, Porcelain
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases
Yew
2010s Brazilian Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Late 20th Century Peruvian Organic Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
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How Much is a Bookshelf And Drawer?
- What is a modular bookshelf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Typically, a desk with a bookcase in it is called a pedestal desk. Many pedestal desks have two bookcases that serve as legs. However, some pedestal desks have open shelves rather than bookcase bases. Shop a collection of pedestal desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
- How much does a bookshelf cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, bookshelves cost between $195 and $870,091.
- What is a bank of drawers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
- What is a file drawer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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.
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