Bookcases

[allasorte]

Without reading through this entire thread, any suggestion for barrister style case or any bookcase with glass door that's not IKEA? I'm thinking of adding another case to a guest room. About 32'-36' width. If it's lockable, even better! Running out of room!

Doors are a must to keep out the dust. Anything really tall, you would have to latch onto studs onto the wall. I like shorter cases. I have two really nice matching ones that are oak and I painted them the shelves are basically standard. I old off a lot of books, but I need one more case that has adjustable shelves because of some of the newer editions made ungodly too big. This one I will add a link as to something I have been looking at. But personally, it is nice to find used furniture is furniture has bad resale value.

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garde...=&searchidx=40

[allasorte]

I was going to add. If you can get a nice solid wood type audio cabinet, that is also an interesting route. I had two and have sold the one because of shrinking my collection. They worked nice, didn't move, had adjustable glass shelves, and were solid. Just another option.

[Fsmdr]

Great ideas! The concern is to find bookcases strong enough to withstand the weight of a fully stocked case. Some of the banister cases notates that they have a shelf weight capacity of 22 pounds per shelf, which is impressive. I like the look of the storage suggested by allsorte, but worry if the legs would be able to bear the total weight of a fully stacked shelves entirely of books. It's sold as a media storage, which to me sounds like DVDs with some books. Would feel more comfortable with a solid base bookcase. Also agree to not get anything too tall. Maybe maximum 4 shelves for barrister style if I'm getting that.

[allasorte]

Great ideas! The concern is to find bookcases strong enough to withstand the weight of a fully stocked case. Some of the banister cases notates that they have a shelf weight capacity of 22 pounds per shelf, which is impressive. I like the look of the storage suggested by allsorte, but worry if the legs would be able to bear the total weight of a fully stacked shelves entirely of books. It's sold as a media storage, which to me sounds like DVDs with some books. Would feel more comfortable with a solid base bookcase. Also agree to not get anything too tall. Maybe maximum 4 shelves for barrister style if I'm getting that.

Actually media storage is different then audio storage. Audio storage is for the cabinets that hold audio equipment, which some of these items are very heavy like receivers.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Cabinets / Cases designed for Audio storage might also have holes drilled into the rear to allow cable passthrough.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Got my Sauder bookcase from Amazon yesterday, put it together today, took less than an hour and a half:



doors open


doors closed

[Brian861]

Looks good. And if it's anything like my stuff, it's already full.

[FlyerPhan0826]

Wow I really like that!

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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nope, only 7/8 full!

[allasorte]

Nope, only 7/8 full!

What is the material made of? Is it solid.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

It looks like wood to me. The instructions say to polish it with wood polish and it weighs a lot. I have a lot of Sauder bookcases and I'm happy with all of them.

[M_O_O_N]

Very nice. And you did not have to relocate the painting.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I posted these in my collection thread but meant to share them here as well. A couple weeks back I showcased a new (vintage) barrister I had purchased, here's what it looks like with some King books

Forgive the terrible lighting, and no the books aren't in any particular order. Only thing to note is that the uppermost shelf wasn't as tall and only really allowed for BCE's and other shorter editions.

[Brian861]

Nice! I've really got to get some more cases

[Fsmdr]

Beautiful! Thank you for posting them.

[Garrell]

Very nice, great setup.

[The Library Policeman]

Beautiful cases there, Chase.

[Patrick]

Those look great!

[M_O_O_N]

Picked up this bookcase at a garage sale today. A few more coats of Orange Oil wood polish should bring back it's full lustre. Perfect fit for the wall behind it as all the other ones are full.

[M_O_O_N]

Here is my current SK collection bookcase.



Figured out how to post to the gallery today, too.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

A fantastic collection. I love the log cabin also.

Mulleins

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice pictures, camera or phone?

[Garrell]

Love seeing that collection. Very nice bookcase.

[Brian861]

That's awesome find and looks to be in great shape. I'm with Ralph, love the log cabin.

[M_O_O_N]

A fantastic collection. I love the log cabin also.

Mulleins

Love seeing that collection. Very nice bookcase.

That's awesome find and looks to be in great shape. I'm with Ralph, love the log cabin.

Thanks.

Nice pictures, camera or phone?

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