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Nendo Large Drop Bookcases in Anthracite Matte Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 68.31 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Mud Lacquered Metal Structure for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.4 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 68.31 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.4 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Small Drop Bookcase in Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 27.76 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique English Sheraton Drop Front Secretary Bookcase, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheraton drop front secretary bookcase, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Wood
DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK BOOKCASE / Drop Down Bar, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase / Liquor Bar Cabinet, c. 1960’s. Loads of storage for all
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
Recently
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
Pair of Mini Danish Walnut Bookcases with Closed Storage and Drop-Down Shelf
Located in Kensington, MD
A pair of mini bookcases with the added element of closed storage behind a door that drops down
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 48 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R040 Victorian oak open bookcase, having a solid oak top above shallow frieze and three height
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3533 fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0596 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above shallow frieze and three height
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Blue Caos Bookcase Sculpture
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
This unique steel sculpture, doubling as a bookcase, features striking shapes enhancing any space
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5284 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above a decorative frieze and three
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a highly decorative and stylish Chinese red painted bureau bookcase decorated overall with
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood
George III Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George III style mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper sections with a molded cornice above a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0301 Victorian open bookcase in figured mahogany, having figured mahogany sides and figured
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.
Located in Houston, TX
shelving, drop down cabinet doors with glass shelves, base cabinet with sliding doors and pull out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uniquely shaped pulls, tambour doors, and a drop front. A sleek design that provides ample storage within
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Fine William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3519, fine quality and very elegant, William IV chiffonier bookcase in mahogany, having moulded
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an impressive bureau bookcase painted in a classic Venetian design. The top section with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Superb Victorian Walnut Breakfronted Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
figured walnut top above projecting, mirrored door flanked by superb quality drop carvings top the top and
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5464 Fine quality Victorian figured mahogany open bookcase, having well figured oversailing top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Wenge wood Danish bookcase/secretary desk by Hundevad circa 1960's. Highly functional, quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Wenge
George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a late 18th century George III freestanding mahogany pedestal waterfall bookcase, unusual form
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An important and very impressive 18th century Chippendale period mahogany break fronted bookcase
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5377 Fine quality large Victorian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top above shallow
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5260 A large Victorian, mahogany open bookcase, having figured mahogany oversailing top with
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Victorian Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5353 Fine quality and very attractive, Victorian walnut bookcase or display cabinet, having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period Regency mahogany secretary bookcase. Carved neoclassical elements. Pediment with carving and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Victorian Bureau Bookcase Desk Satinwood, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Lined Drawers, 2 Shaped Cupboards and a Drop-Down Burau Fall Which Features a Fitted Interior.
The
Category
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase.
From circa 1850-60 and most
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Danish Oak Bookcase Cabinet by Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase cabinet by Kai Winding, circa 1960's. Impressive, highly functional bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase of Narrow Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5402 Victorian mahogany open bookcase of narrow proportions with figured mahogany top and two
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
George II Palladian mahogany breakfront bookcase, 18th century
The broken swan's-neck pediment
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish modern bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Open bookcase and drop down desk with fitted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Northen Italian Inlaid and Marquetry Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a diminutive Northern Italian inlaid secretary bookcase. A variety of hand selected woods
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Flame Grained Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique bureau bookcase of very slim proportions. This is in the
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Leather, Glass
English George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality George III Mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase. Have four doors with
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
presence.
At the top, the cabinet features a bookcase with dual glazed doors, each adorned with a
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique 18th century rosewood bureau bookcase having a magnificent top section with a shaped
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rich rosewood color. The drop-down secretary door is set with an elegantly cast brass knob, and opens
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
George III Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Antique 1790 Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Simply stunning George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany Lovingly restored so in great shape Lots
Category
Antique 1790s George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Rotating Bookcase by Terquem, Paris
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French bibliotheque tournante, or revolving bookcase made by Terquem, Paris. Made of solid
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad
Located in Pomona, CA
its drop front desk with bookcase above and ample storage below.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Exceptional Quality Solid Mahogany Aesthetic Movement Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4786, superb quality Victorian open bookcase in solid mahogany, having mirrored upstand with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good Regency secretaire bookcase.
Constructed in mahogany, rising from feet of circular form
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 60.25 in D 15.5 in
Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
designs of Poul Cadovius. This wall-mounted bookcase comprises six lateral uprights to be fixed to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut grain, sculptural handles, drop down surface area, and is finished on both sides.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Waxed Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
lifts off with two huge dowels that drop into the top of the lower cabinet for stability. It features a
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Magnets
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the bookcase as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Monumental Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Secretary Desk & Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A massive towering Victorian era Eastlake secretary writing desk and bookcase, circa 1870s. Made
Category
Antique 1870s Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 106.5 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 66.25 in D 16 in
Italian Midcentury Franco Albini's 'LB7' Ceiling-Mounted Bookcase, circa 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The iconic ceiling-mounted bookcase model 'LB7', designed by the renowned designer Franco Albini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 118.12 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts barrister bookcase secretary by Gunn offers mahogany paneled construction with two stacks having
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14.25 in
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Drop Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A drop bookcase — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a drop bookcase, we have 36 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the drop bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each drop bookcase bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made drop bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nendo, Cappellini and P.E.L. Izeren are consistently popular.
How Much is a Drop Bookcase?
Prices for a drop bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,714.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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