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Neoclassical Bookcase
This neoclassical style bookcase was built from solid mahogany and features raised pilasters with hand carved
capitals in a very architectural design. The construction of the bookcase is done with handcut dovetails which are
visible from the top of the piece. The shelves are attached to the sides of the piece with a very solid sliding
dovetail joint. The piece features an arched top rail, graduated shelf spacing, solid mahogany back boards,
reproduction brass rosettes, and interior lighting for the top shelf.
The size, style, wood selection, and coloring can be customized to suit the customer's requirements.
Whispering Woodworks
David S. Beach
Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions
Leesburg, VA
703-737-2126
These pieces are examples of the type of work I do.
Let me know what I can build for you.
Features
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Solid mahogany construction - utilizing wide boards for full grain patterns.
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The dimensions are 84" high x 47" wide x 13" deep - other sizes available on request
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Solid mahogany backboards
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Raised pilasters with hand carved foliage capitals
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Handcut dovetail joinery throughout the piece
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All molding and trim details were based on period styles.
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LED lighting installed on interior and exterior of upper section of bookcase
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This bookcase was stained to simulate an aged coloring and finished with a hand rubbed wiping varnish -
then buffed and waxed to a satiny sheen.
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Other woods, styles and finishes are available
View of bookcase in customer's
house - with interior and top lights
turned on.
Detail view showing raised fluted side pilaster and
carved capital.