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 75Ft Tall Carved Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Bookshelf w Cabinets w907 $1,399.99 Time Remaining: 19h 14m Buy It Now for only: $2,585.99 |
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 Canopy Tall 4 Shelf Bookcase with Doors Multiple Finishes New $299.88 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 29m Buy It Now for only: $299.88 |
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 English Stacking Bookcase Mahogany Wood Painted Distressed $1,575.42 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 54m Buy It Now for only: $1,575.42 |
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 12 Solid Mahogany Large Sectional Open Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet tbcs004wnc $3,999.99 Time Remaining: 22h 4m Buy It Now for only: $9,900.99 |
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 MAGNIFICENT BUCKINGHAM MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE8FT $4,650.00 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 28m Buy It Now for only: $4,650.00 |
 Solid Mahogany Antique Parchment Finish Bookcase Storage 5 Shelves Martelle $1,999.00 Time Remaining: 25d 19h 43m Buy It Now for only: $1,999.00 |
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 Circa 1920 Antique Dark Mahogany Bookcase Glass Doors $5,600.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 44m |
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 Solid Mahogany Stackable Barrister Attorneys Lawyers Bookcase Bookshelf $899.99 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 50m Buy It Now for only: $1,499.99 |
 17643 Regency Style Mahogany Credenza Bookcase $1,595.00 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1,595.00 |
 Mahogany Lighted Bookcase Bookshelf $988.00 Time Remaining: 7d 19h 19m Buy It Now for only: $988.00 |
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 Mahogany 5 Stack Barrister Lawyers Bookcase Bookshelf c124bww $1,349.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 34m Buy It Now for only: $1,349.00 |
 Tall 4 Shelf Bookcase with Doors in Mahogany Finish $299.95 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 28m Buy It Now for only: $299.95 |
 Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase or Display Case $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 25m Buy It Now for only: $1,000.00 |
 Solid Mahogany Arched 7Ft Bookcase Display Cabinet w Sliding Glass Doors nw008d $1,699.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 55m Buy It Now for only: $3,999.99 |
 Handsome Distressed Black Mahogany Georgian Bookcase Single Arch $995.00 Time Remaining: 7d 3h 56m Buy It Now for only: $995.00 |
 Bookcase Trim Kit $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 48m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 Alera 72 Square Corner Bookcase 6 Shelf Mahogany Wood Veneer FullyFinished Back $339.99 Time Remaining: 22d 9h 9m Buy It Now for only: $339.99 |
 Oversized Solid Mahogany Sectional 14Ft Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet tbcs5 $6,999.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 55m Buy It Now for only: $16,900.99 |
 Solid Mahogany Cherry Finish Minimalist Art Deco Sectional Open Bookcase bc3501c $5,196.00 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 31m Buy It Now for only: $5,196.00 |
 Solid Hardwood Twin Bunk Bed Loft w Built in Bookcase Desk Dresser Storage $799.00 Time Remaining: 1d 43m Buy It Now for only: $799.00 |
 Distressed Black Mahogany Georgian Bookcase Display Cab $1,295.00 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 49m Buy It Now for only: $1,295.00 |
 Solid Mahogany Wood 7Ft Bookcase Bookshelf w Sliding Glass Doors nw006db $1,599.99 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 45m Buy It Now for only: $3,999.99 |
 2978 Inlaid Mahogany Double Wide Open Bookcase w Adjustable Shelves New $1,695.00 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 49m Buy It Now for only: $1,695.00 |
 Floor Stand for 49 Tall Dark Red Mahogany Literature Rack by Wooden Mallet $63.99 Time Remaining: 20d 32m Buy It Now for only: $63.99 |
 33 4 Section Stacking Bookcase Mahogany $399.00 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 27m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 Heirloom Mahogany Empire Bookcase $4,500.00 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 10m |
 NEW 6 Shelf Bookcase 36Wx11 1 2Dx72 5 8H Mahogany $203.99 Time Remaining: 27d 20m Buy It Now for only: $203.99 |
 Havana Modular Bookcase Wall By Lifestyle Solutions Brown Mahogany $979.99 Time Remaining: 20d 12h 41m Buy It Now for only: $979.99 |
 2221 Federal Lyre Carved Georgian Mahogany Canterburry Magazine Rack New $395.00 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 24m Buy It Now for only: $395.00 |
 Continental Bookcase Solid Mahogany Parchment Finish Danieles Designs Large New $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 18m Buy It Now for only: $2,999.00 |
 NEW 2 Shelf Bookcase 36Wx11 1 2Dx29 7 8H Mahogany $111.99 Time Remaining: 27d 20m Buy It Now for only: $111.99 |
 Arched Triple Bookcase Black Hand Rubbed Solid Mahogany $2,895.00 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 18m Buy It Now for only: $2,895.00 |
 Kittinger Solid Mahogany Bookcase Cupboard $795.00 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $795.00 |
 MAHOGANY WOOD BOOKCASE SHELVES LIGHTS LARGE AND IMPOSING $650.00 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 36m Buy It Now for only: $1,750.00 |
 NEW 6 Shelf Bookcase 36Wx11 1 2Dx84H Mahogany 1877N $231.99 Time Remaining: 27d 20m Buy It Now for only: $231.99 |
 Handsome Distressed Black Mahogany Georgian Bookcase $995.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 28m Buy It Now for only: $995.00 |
 DonnieAnn Company Fraser Large Bookcase in Mahogany 107658RB $305.05 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 14m Buy It Now for only: $305.05 |
 Oversized 13Ft Solid Mahogany Sectional Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet os001 $7,999.99 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12,873.99 |
 24 4 Section Stacking Bookcase Mahogany $349.00 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 25m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 |
 Tuscan Inlaid Mahogany Book Case Glass Display Bookcase Lights Hand Made New new $3,999.00 Time Remaining: 9d 4h 47m Buy It Now for only: $3,999.00 |
 6 Pc Large Mahogany Bookcase Bookshelf w Cabinets $7,693.00 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 44m Buy It Now for only: $7,693.00 |
 Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Curio Display Showcase Vitrine Cabinet ro707 $1,499.99 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2,599.99 |
 Mahogany 6 Shelf Bookcase Bookshelf Furniture Storage Cabinet Office Desk Supply $179.99 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 19m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 18 4 Section Stacking Bookcase Mahogany $329.00 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $329.00 |
 Wall Bookshelf Single Tier 36 Wide $59.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Solid Mahogany 5 Shelf Barrister Lawyers Attorneys Bookcase Bookshelf JC125 Y $899.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $1,574.99 |
 Solid Wood Literature Rack Dark Red Mahogany 12 by Wooden Mallet $135.00 Time Remaining: 14d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $135.00 |
 Bush Series C Open Five Shelf Single Bookcase 17 7 8 Wide Mahogany $155.52 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 6m Buy It Now for only: $155.52 |
 Maitland Smith Item 5330 012 Regency Mahogany Bookcase $1,337.40 Time Remaining: 23d 20h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1,337.40 |
 Solid Mahogany Tall Narrow Dark Stain Open Bookcase Bookshelf w Drawer nw004db $1,349.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $2,799.99 |
 Hon Laminate Bookcase with Square Edge 3 Shelf 36w x 36 1 8h Mahogany $136.02 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 6m Buy It Now for only: $136.02 |
 Off White Distressed Mahogany Bookcase Entertainment $3,044.82 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 36m Buy It Now for only: $3,044.82 |
 Safco Products Thirty Compartment Literature Organizer with Doors Cherry 9356CY $204.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 3m Buy It Now for only: $204.99 |
 Solid Mahogany Painted Black Barrister Lawyers Attorneys Bookcase C124b b $899.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $1,699.99 |
 Safco Products 72 H Square Edge Bookcase Cherry 1505CYC $300.79 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 47m Buy It Now for only: $300.79 |
 Brights Nettlebed Georgian Gothic Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet x $619.44 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 30m Buy It Now for only: $619.44 |
 Radius Edge 4 Shelf Bookcase $145.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $145.99 |
 Large Mahogany Finish Bookcase Hutch w Curio Showcase Cabinets 1069b $799.99 Time Remaining: 7d 52m Buy It Now for only: $1,299.99 |
 Mahogany Double Arched Bookcase Handcarved Several Colors To Choose From $1,487.07 Time Remaining: 25d 20h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1,487.07 |
 Bush Series C Half Height Door Kit for Bookcases 35 Wide Mahogany $64.38 Time Remaining: 15d 15h 53m Buy It Now for only: $64.38 |
 20883 French Empire Style Classic Mahogany Finish Open Bookcase New $595.00 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $595.00 |
 2279 Nice Mahogany Open Bookcase With Satinwood Inlay work Traditional Style $850.00 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 24m |
 Alera Valencia Series Cabinet Door Kit for All Bookcases 32 x 26 Mahogany $83.19 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 40m Buy It Now for only: $83.19 |
 NEW 4 Shelf Bookcase 36Wx11 1 2Dx48 3 4H Mahogany $149.99 Time Remaining: 27d 20m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Lorell 1Shelf Veneer Panel Bookcase 36Wx12Dx30H Mahogany $132.33 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $132.33 |
 THEODORE ALEXANDER Mahogany Bookcase BRAND NEW $787.77 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 56m |
 Hon Laminate Bookcase with Radius Edge 3 Shelf 36w x 36 1 8h Mahogany $187.17 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $187.17 |
 Georgian Revival Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet x $1,921.05 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1,921.05 |
 Lorell 2 Shelf Veneer Panel Bookcase 36Wx12Dx36H Mahogany $145.23 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $145.23 |
 Solid Mahogany Wood White Finish Curio Cabinet Showcase or Bookcase mbc003w $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 7d 14h 18m Buy It Now for only: $2,199.99 |
 Safco Products 36 H Radius Edge Bookcase Mahogany 1522MHC $148.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 56m Buy It Now for only: $148.99 |
 Safco 2 Shelf Square Edge Bookcase Mahogany 1501MH $123.73 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 38m Buy It Now for only: $123.73 |
 Handsome Distressed Black Mahogany Georgian Bookcase Double Arch $1,495.00 Time Remaining: 7d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $1,495.00 |
 Solid Mahogany Wood Black Finish Curio Cabinet Showcase or Bookcase bc003b $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 7d 16h 12m Buy It Now for only: $2,199.99 |
 17213 Low Mahogany Open Bookcase w faux Book Ends Lift Top New $1,595.00 Time Remaining: 17d 57m Buy It Now for only: $1,595.00 |
 Hon Doors for 60 1 8 72 5 8 84 Laminate Bookcases Mahogany Pair $84.50 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 12m Buy It Now for only: $84.50 |
 Hon Laminate Bookcase with Square Edge 5 Shelf 36w x 60 1 8h Mahogany $193.50 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 6m Buy It Now for only: $193.50 |
 Antique HATHAWAY Carved Mahogany China Cabinet Curio Display Case Bookcase Hutch $36.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 2h 40m |
 Bookcase Trim Kit $32.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $32.99 |
 Solid Mahogany Parchment Display Cabinet Hutch With Pie Doors $3,240.00 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $3,240.00 |
 Handsome Flame Mahogany Bookcase matches partner desk $1,695.00 Time Remaining: 16d 3h 19m Buy It Now for only: $1,695.00 |
Types Of Wood For Bookcase Plans
Once you've gone through the task of selecting your bookcase plans and you've spent a little time learning the basics about the tools you'll require to build your bookcase then it's time to make some important decisions about the wood you wish to use for the project.
Some of the main issues to consider in selecting the wood you use include the colour, quality and price.
Often the decision on colour is based upon the decor of the room in which your bookcase will be situated. matching the colour of wood to the furniture of your house is an important design consideration. Knowing whether you want a stained wood type look or whether you will be painting your bookcase can also impact upon the type of wood you will select. Generally speaking, most people will match dark furniture with a dark wood or paint a dark colour and conversely will match light furniture with a light wood or paint a light colour. Then again - your bookcase may be a feature and you may choose to have it 'stand out' from the crowd!
Quality and Price vary based upon whether the wood is a softwood like pine, a hardwood such as mahogany or oak or a manufactured type wood panel such as MDF, particle board or plywood. Both softwoods and manufactured woods are relatively cheap and easy to work with but can be damaged easier and may not wear as well. Most hard woods look fantastic, are hard wearing but also cost more to use.
If you are a beginner, you might want to start out on the easy stuff and select a softwood like pine or a a manufactured panel like MDF to work with. This will be less expensive, easier and require just the basic tools to work with.
I recommend you visit a local timber supplier and get to know the different types of wood and their best uses and limitations and then don't be afraid to jump in and get your feet wet!
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