Short Bookshelves
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 68.31 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases in Anthracite Matte Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
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
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
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 Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of Matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 27.76 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of Matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.4 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Venus of the North- original impressionistic wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, suspended prominently in the center. Flanking the Venus painting are bookshelves, lending an air of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
fit for any room.
The Orbitale/Sistema construction allows for a short drop, for low-ceiling spaces
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 64.57 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
configurations make it an ideal fit for any room. Additionally, the clever construction allows for a short drop
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Breccia Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
Mines (1885); it was followed by 10 prequel novels and four prequel short stories, totaling eighteen
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with 2 compartments each with three adjustable bookshelves. Superb all original piece of furniture
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 93.31 in W 63.39 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture. This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
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20th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.63 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
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Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 24.22 in D 25.79 in
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 24.61 in
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Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
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Short Bookshelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of short bookshelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct short bookshelves — often made from metal, plastic and wood — can elevate any home. Find 6 antique and vintage short bookshelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of short bookshelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of short bookshelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, Regency and Georgian short bookshelves are of considerable interest. Short bookshelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cappellini and Nendo are consistently popular.
How Much are Short Bookshelves?
Prices for short bookshelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, short bookshelves begin at $977 and can go as high as $19,190, while the average can fetch as much as $3,930.
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