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bookcase for OED (Oxford English Dictionary)

By dcwoodworking, member Jun 24, 2009

OED swiveling bookcase-24 volumes plus atlas

This was a swiveling bookcase to hold 24 volumes OED along with atlas for an English Professor. The design was taken from the NY Public Library

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Comments

ArseneLupin | Jun 24, 2009 02:49pm | #1
Wow! That's a lot of work to hold 24 volumes :-)
Obviously the "book" aspect was just a good excuse to build a beautiful Plant stand or end table. Nothing wrong with that! Beautifully done.
sans | Jun 29, 2009 07:31pm | #2
Very nice job and original
dsalting | Jun 29, 2009 09:26pm | #3
stunning. a pic of the top surface would be nice
DanGrise | Jul 10, 2009 05:48am | #4
What a great use of information about design and applying creative and thoughtful inspiration. Great Piece!
B.L. Zeebub | Jul 31, 2009 12:47pm | #5
Whoa! I'm just jealous that he owns the OED! Bravo. You get my vote.

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