I am revisiting this bookcase on the Blog with additional pictures that highlight the beauty of this piece of furniture. The construction is of plain and quartered cut white oak, fumed with 26% aqua ammonia that reacts with the wood, darkening it naturally. I use no artificial dies or stains but let the oak patina mature over the years to a rich golden color. The size of this bookcase, 42 1/2 wide, 64 high and 15 1/2 deep, with an interior dimension of 12 1/2 depth and 13 between shelves allows for most books and/or three ring binders. The leaded glass doors are unique and function to protect the contents, yet allow for the color and viewing interest of its contents to be seen. They are a well constructed, "Made in Oxford, America" bookcase. All handmade by Casey Fisher, including all his imperfections - the furniture is real. Construction involves mortise and tenon joints, with wood pins used to lock tenons. The bookcase back is made from individual chamfer edged wood slats, and is beautiful in its own right. Presently there are two (2) available, and for the hours spent in R & D, design and building, the asking price is $3800.
