Variant Plus Bookshelf 1 Sliding Door & Drawers

Product features

The Variant Plus Bookshelf with 1 Sliding Door and 3 Drawers represents a modern interpretation of the minimalistic Japanese style.

This bookshelf is made of natural, solid lamellar beech wood and has 12 height-adjustable shelves with plenty of space for all kinds of objects and utensils: 9 shelves are in the open part and 3 are behind the sliding door.

The lower section with 3 specious drawers is 10 cm deeper than the rest of the frame and the base of the bookshelf is equipped with a small pedestal with leveling feet for added sturdiness. The top the drawer module can be used as extra shelf space.

If you prefer this bookshelf without the protruding lower section, check out our Variant Basic Bookshelf with 1 sliding door and Drawers. In this model the drawers have the same outer depth as the rest of the frame.

The entire back of the bookshelf is covered by a rear panel.

For a custom number of shelves, ask for a price quote.

Dimensions

Width x height: from 200 x 200 cm to 250 x 250 cm
Depth: from 30 to 50 cm
Internal depth of the drawers: 5 cm less than the depth of the bookshelf

Types of wood and panel thickness

Exterior and shelves: solid 19 or 26 mm thick lamellar beech wood
Sliding door: solid 19 mm thick lamellar beech wood
Drawers: multi-layered birch with beech wood fronts

Sliding door and drawers

The three drawers have 32 mm thick fronts and unusual cut handle openings which allow a convenient handling. The drawers are equipped with a Blum metal sliding system with soft-close dampers. Each drawer is also equipped with 2 pull out stops. When necessary, this system can easily be unlocked to pull out the drawers completely. Their depth is 5 cm less than the bookshelf.

For the Shoji door we offer 3 different types of sliding systems:

1. the traditional Japanese wood-on-wood system with a sliding door on wooden rails
2. sliding door with integrated wheels which glide on wooden rails
3. a modern sliding system on metal rails fixed to the base. The door will be on height-adjustable wheels

For more information about our sliding systems visit the Japanese sliding doors page.

Regarding the door handles, you can choose between different solutions starting form the plain version without handles, you can also choose a sliding door with simple groove handles or Quadro model handles with a colored panel. 

Door covering

For the Shoji door rice paper covering we offer different options:

1. Plasticized rice paper. This means that the rice paper is covered with a layer of plastic (PVC) on each side. This type of covering is semi-washable and can be cleaned with a damp cloth and water.
2. White fiber rice paper glued to a polycarbonate panel and then vitrified. For this type of covering the rice paper is first moistened and glued onto a 1mm thick supporting layer of transparent polycarbonate, then it is uniformly sprayed with a water-based vitrifying liquid for further protection. This technique increases the stability while maintaining the natural, slightly creased consistency of the rice paper. With this type of treatment, the Shoji doors become perfectly resistant to shock and pressure, which can occur due to a frequent opening and closing of the wardrobe. 
3. Plasticized rice paper reinforced with a polycarbonate panel. A transparent plastic panel will be put behind the rice paper, glueing is not necessary. For more information about our rice papers and their treatments, visit the rice paper page.

If you wish, the doors can also be covered with whitened beech panels or fabric. Please ask for an estimate of cost if you are interested in this option.

Wood finish

The Variant Plus Bookshelf with 1 Sliding Door and 3 Drawers is available in natural untreated wood or wood treated with a water-based ecologic finish in different colours for the panels and the door. If you prefer a transparent finish choose the option "oiled“.

For more information about our finish treatments check out our wood finishings page.

Assembly

You will need a crosshead screwdriver for the exterior and interior of the bookshelf body and a drill for the rear panel. If you wish to hire a fitter in your city, you can use this contact form

Care and maintenance

When cleaning treated wood use a damp sponge without solvents or cleaning agents. Untreated wood may instead be vacuumed or dusted. The rice paper covering may be vacuumed or wiped with a damp sponge.