Mid-Century Wooden Bookcase – Scalloped Top with Carved Base

Description :
This compact wooden bookcase features a classic mid-century silhouette with a scalloped top rail and subtly carved bracket feet. Crafted from stained hardwood veneer over plywood, the piece includes adjustable shelf peg holes and a solid base for durability. The back panel is marked “BOOKCASE’S 28,” likely indicating a batch or model number. This bookshelf shows surface wear and fading on the top and bottom panels, making it an ideal candidate for restoration, painting, or upcycling into a custom cabinet or bench. A versatile storage piece with charming period details.

Era:
Mid-20th Century (likely 1950s–1970s)

Style:
Colonial Revival with Mid-Century functional design influence

Technique:
Factory-assembled with veneered plywood panels and routed decorative edges

Tools Used:
Table saw, router, doweling jig, veneer press

History:
Mass-produced for institutional or residential use, likely part of a furniture line used in dormitories, libraries, or schools

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; possibly a U.S. manufacturer producing institutional furniture based on batch code stamping

Measurements:
32" W x 12 ¼" D x 35" H

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 35–40 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
36" L x 16" W x 40" H

Item Number : P15490

Category : Casegoods

Brand : UK