Arts and crafts bookshelf

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In the early 1900s, furniture maker Gustav Stickley began producing a unique style of furniture that he called “Craftsman.” At the time, the world was coming into the modern industrial age…

When I’m designing furniture, I often turn to the Arts and Crafts era for inspiration. I love this style. It’s simple, but elegant. When a client commissioned me to build a small bookcase…

Antique bookcases such as this are historical limited editions (date of manufacture is 1880). Cherished back then - rare find today. Priced at £685. For sale by Nimbus Antiques.

Traditions is a home furnishing store located in the heart of College Hill. Your source for timeless, transitional styles.

I made this sliding book rack based on one that Mac McDonnel posted here last spring. He was kind enough to send a copy of the plan he made for the class at...

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Antiques, Reproductions, and inspired contemporary work mix well in Arts & Crafts revival interiors.

Once I decided to build a Pottery Barn knock-off desk for my husband, I knew the desk would be lonely without a pair of classic bookshelves. Its hard to find good bookshelves people, especially tall ones. When you look online, you find a sea of particle board and bad laminate. Luckily, once upon a time (like... the 90's) you could easily find solid wood bookshelves. The best news is, since "they" decided oak is ugly, you can pick up a pair of these babies for peanuts on Craigslist. After a…

How to paint a bookcase white and add a whimsical stencil in multiple Country Chic Paint colors for a fun and unique furniture idea.

Antique bookcases such as this are historical limited editions (date of manufacture is Edwardian). Cherished back then - rare find today. Priced at £1,950. For sale by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors.

2118. California Arts & Crafts douglas fir bookshelf with tenon & key construction c1910-1915. Unsigned. Refinished. 28

Pigment stains and dyes reproduce a fumed finish without the ammonia

1426. Limbert #300 cutout magazine stand. Signed. Refinished. 37

13285. Gustav Stickley Book Trough Magazine Stand c1910. Unsigned. Very nicely refinished. 30.75″h x 32.75″w x 10″d SOLD

14500. L&JG Stickley #47 Slab-Sided Magazine Stand c1905. Unsigned. Excellent original finish. 42″h x 18″w x 15″d (at base) x 10″d (at top) SOLD

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