Introduction

This simple and timeless Craftsman-style bookcase can be made with a free weekend, a few tools and this guide.

This two-sided bookcase is based on a classic Gustav Stickley, Craftsman style design. It features clean, simple lines with one decorative arch.

If you’re getting started in woodworking and have some tools and a bit of experience, I’d call it a beginner level bookcase project. If you haven’t yet begun your woodworking journey, it’s more of an intermediate project, but still doable.

Cutting List

3/4-in. Oak plywood

KEY QTY. PART DIMENSIONS
A 2 Side 3/4″ x 10-1/2″ x 32″
B 2 Top & Bottom 3/4″ x 10-1/2″ x 29-3/4″
C 2 Shelves 33/4″ x 9-1/2″ x 29-5/8″

3/4-in. Solid oak

KEY QTY. PART DIMENSIONS
D 1 Top 3/4″ x 16″ x 36″
E 4 Legs (double 3/4″ stock) 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 41-1/4″
F 2 Arched rails 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 29″
G 2 Bottom rails 3/4″ x 2″ x 29″
H 4 Shelf edging 3/4″ x 1/2″ x 29-5/8″
J 2 Side bottom edging 3/4″ x 3/8″ x 10-1/2″

Overall dimensions: 42-in. H x 36-in. W x 16-in. D.