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A.H McIntosh Teak Sideboard by Tom Robertson
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
piece a distinct Scandinavian appearance. One large (double) shelved cupboard in the centre, a drop
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
-drawer writing desk; a lockable drop down bar cabinet with mirror back and a white satin Mica laminate
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
shelves, 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm 1 Bar cabinet with drop down door with three shelves and one drawer, 32 x 85.5
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Spectacular Art Deco Directoire Style Sideboard or Bar in Macassar and Pear Wood
Located in New York, NY
interior cabinet with drop down door and two sets of adjustable shelving with a brass trim with diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

20th Century Rosewood Sideboard Designed By Tom Robertson For A H Mcintosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in the centre, a drop down drinks cabinet with slide out serving tray to the right, bottle holder on
Category

20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Mahogany Bookcases, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Poul Volther
Located in Asaa, DK
mahogany, each with four height adjustable shelves, two drawers and a cabinet with drop down door
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
three shelves, 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm 1 Bar cabinet with drop down door with two shelves and one drawer, 32
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Slats 150 cm 1 Bar cabinet with drop down door, 3 shelves, 1 drawer. 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm 5 Shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cupboard with a sliding door and a drop-down cocktail cabinet.The credenza stands on beautiful solid teak
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

20th Century Rosewood Sideboard By Tom Robertson For A H Mcintosh Co, c.1960
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in the centre, a drop down drinks cabinet with slide out serving tray to the right, bottle holder on
Category

20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Tall Credenza Hutch Sideboard
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a sliding door and a drop-down cocktail cabinet. The credenza stands on beautiful solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
one shelf, 37.5 x 80 x 42.5 cm. 1 Cabinet with drop down door with woven front and one shelf, 37.5 x
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
80 x 42.5 cm. 1 Cabinet with drop down door with woven front and one shelf, 37.5 x 80 x 42.5 cm. 3
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider Wall Unit by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinets with drop-down doors and one cabinet that has standard doors. Lou Hodges has become such a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

20thC Rosewood Sideboard Designed By Tom Robertson For A.H. Mcintosh Co Ltd
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in the centre, a drop down drinks cabinet with slide out serving tray to the right, bottle holder on
Category

20th Century Scottish Other Sideboards

Materials

Wood

20thC Rosewood Sideboard Designed By Tom Robertson For A.H. Mcintosh Co Ltd
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in the centre, a drop down drinks cabinet with slide out serving tray to the right, bottle holder on
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20th Century Scottish Other Sideboards

Materials

Wood

20thC Rosewood Sideboard Designed By Tom Robertson For A.H. Mcintosh Co Ltd
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
cupboard in the centre, a drop down drinks cabinet with slide out serving tray to the right, bottle holder
Category

20th Century British Other Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
drop down door cabinet and four drawers Two doors are lockable. The handles are solid brass. This
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Ello Mirrored Dry Bar 1970s Highboy
By Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely fabulous, mirrored dry bar cabinet, drop down front, by
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror

Unique Bar Storage Cubby by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
a hidden drawer and drop down storage for tall bottles. Cabinet is made of teak with steel post legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Extra LONG Mid Century Modern Ebonized Italian Credenza / SIDEBOARD / BAR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
highlight of any room. This beauty offers a wealth of storage space behind four storage spaces and a drop
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
security with a skeleton key. With this securing function and the drop down the cabinet can double as a bar
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Freestanding Two-Piece Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
a matrix that suits your needs. The larger section features a secretary / bar cabinet with drop down
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Paul Frankl Designed Nightstands
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Well built with metal "X" hardware. Unusual drop down top cabinet and two bottom drawers. Dresser also
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

D-Scan Danish Modern Queen Teak Captain Line Storage Platform Bed Frame
By D-Scan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
D-scan Danish Modern queen teak captain line storage platform bed. Item includes (2) drop down
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak, Acrylic

1 Midcentury Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Nightstand Brande Mobelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
vintage condition. 1 drawer and 1 drop down lower cabinet. Clean inside and out. It’s Labeled in top left
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
. Open back with bookcase and cabinet. Cabinet has drop down door with lock. Rounded tapered legs with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
are open shelf. Open back with bookcase and cabinet/bar unit. Cabinet has drop down door with lock
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Gunnar Falsig, 1960s.
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik, Gunnar Falsig
Located in Asaa, DK
, two original keys included. Back features large open bookshelf and a cabinet with drop down door
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model 75 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
pulls and bookmatched veneer. Back features two open bookshelves and a cabinet with drop down door
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Dining Room Suite by Bramin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leaf for larger seating capacity. Large buffet cabinet with drop down from drinks cabinet, below
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Danish Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in London, GB
storage space in the three drawers, there is also an open shelf section at the back, with a drop down
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
, one adjustable shelf and one pull-out shelf on the right drop down cabinet. This media cabinet was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Rosewood Executive Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large drop-down cabinet drawers house 9 convenient rolling sorters. Though this beautiful piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Teak Vintage PS Wall System Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
. This double bay consists of seven brass supported shelves, a locking drop down cabinet, and three long
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teakwood Two Piece Cabinet circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
lower with single drawer and drop down cabinet opening to a mirrored interior, en verso Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Poul Cadovius Cado Danish Modern Shelf System Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Cabinet and shelves can be re-arranged. Signature drop down cabinet.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage qall unit features sturdy metal supports, classic teak finish, and a drop down
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak and Afrormosia Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dovetailed drawers; top drawer holds dividers. Features a drop down cabinet with hidden drawer. Cabinets on
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Bold Navy Dyed Sideboard with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
nicely contrasts the stain. Drop down cabinet door on the left. Two cabinet drawers on the right reveal a
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Antique Neoclassical Pharmacy File Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
drop down cabinet doors revealing cubby hole spaces, two traditional drawers with fluted facades, and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Gunni Omann Model 75 Rosewood Executive Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Berkeley, CA
a center drop- down cabinet. The table surface is supported by exterior mounted legs that create a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
arrangement is nearly 8 foot wide and comprises 4 uprights, 6 shelves, 1 desk shelf, drop down cabinet, bank
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
locking drawers and original brass pulls. A few unique features are the drawers and drop down cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Angled Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, ample storage space, drop-down cabinets, brass accents on the feet and a sturdy walnut construction
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Desk by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'floating' design with six drawers on the front side and a drop down cabinet between two open storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
shelves, 2 narrow shelves, 2 glass-fronted cabinets, 1 basket weave woven teak veneer drop down bar, 1
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Mahogany French Music Cabinet with Inlay Drop Down Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
A very elegant mahogany sheet music cabinet with banding & inlay. Drop down drawer fronts which
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Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobel
By Domino Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique German Oak Filing Cabinet with Drop Down Doors by Stolzenberg, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This filing cabinet was made circa 1930s in Germany. It features eight folding doors with very nice
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
grained walnut wood case and frame. The upper drop down cabinet features a single push spring lock door
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Three-Door Chest and Drop Down Desk
By Usm Haller
Located in Tulsa, OK
Haller storage system with drop down doors by USM. This modular storage system is lovely to use as
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Mahogany Drop-Down Desk with Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Mahogany, Brass Pulls & Hardware Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase Bar Hutch Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
adjustable shelf. The left side features a drop down cabinet door revealing an adjustable shelf and desk or
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, as shown in the different set up. The set includes a glass-fronted display cabinet with two
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wall Shelf in Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Rattan with Drop-down Door
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage burnt or tortoiseshell bamboo and rattan shelf features 2 tier structure with a drop-down
Category

20th Century Country Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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

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Drop Down Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop down cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every drop down cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 33 options for an antique or vintage drop down cabinet now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the drop down cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop down cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one drop down cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but (after) Raymond Loewy, Dunbar and Gumps produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Down Cabinet?

Prices for a drop down cabinet start at $899 and top out at $15,113 with the average selling for $4,037.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Drop Down Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Yves portion of Yves Saint Laurent was dropped in 2012, when Hedi Slimane took over as creative director of the fashion house. Slimane wanted to transition the brand into a more youthful image, and rebranded it as Saint Laurent Paris. Shop an array of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent Paris apparel and accessories from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.

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