Waterfall Bookcase

Most bookcases in our day and age
stay mainly in the safe, practical lane of utility. All we’re looking for is a
sturdy set of shelves to stow away treasured
old books, games, and maybe display a few
favored curios. As you see in the photos,
this bookcase does all that in a style that
makes plain boxes blush.
The bloodline of this bookcase goes back to the third era of the Georgian
period of design (which started with King
George I). That time is often referred to as
the “Golden Age” of furniture making. The
hallmarks of that era are captured in this fi ne
interpretation in several ways.
As you see here, the “waterfall” speaks to
the treatment of the sides of the case. There are
five tiers that widen as they go down the sides.
The tiers are separated by scalloped profiles
that make the transitions graceful. Beyond
beauty, the sides being wider at the bottom
removes those top-heavy anxious moments
that lesser bookcases often suffer from.
Also, you’ll note the edges of the sides,
shelves, and top of the bookcase are laced with
beaded edging. (A double bead on the thicker
pieces while the thinner pieces are adorned
with a single bead.) But the fine details don’t
end there. There’s inlay on the upper stretcher
and the drawer front to sink your teeth into.
So, what are you waiting for?