• Nachtwey Bookshelf •
108" W x 41" T x 14 1/2" D
68 Hours
• Nachtwey Bookshelf •
108" W x 41" T x 14 1/2" D
68 Hours
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The
design of the Nachtwey bookshelf was to be simple, clean and
refined. The understated details are highlighted here with a
stopped chamfer on the front vertical corners. The cove cut on
the top lightens the weight (visually, mainly). |
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The
physical joinery is shown off here. The shelves are held in place
with a combination of a dado and a sliding dovetail. The top is
held to the verticals with four hidden sliding tapered dovetails. |
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The main case is made from
solid cherry boards, wide enough to use only two boards glued
together. The backs are made of cherry ply in order to reduce the cost. They are rarely seen when books are in place. |
The Nachtwey Bookshelf is made of Black Cherry. I originally made a set of four shelves for the great photo journalist James Nachtwey. This rendition was made for friends and the dimensions were re-arranged from the originals. It is finished with boiled linseed oil, a Waterlox top coat, and paste wax. |
The Nachtwey Bookshelf in situ.
PETE E. MICHELINIE, FURNITURE MAKER
PETE@MICHELINIE.COM •802.245.4765