Round-Top Bookcase

Take your woodworking skills to the next level with this Round-Top Bookcase project—an elegant piece that combines timeless design with advanced techniques. While the basic construction mirrors a traditional bookcase, the real showstopper is the gracefully curved top, inspired by classic barrel vault architecture.

This woodworking plan walks you through building a rock-solid case from cherry hardwood, complete with adjustable shelves, a lower drawer space, and a decorative base supported by sculpted legs. The highlight is learning how to bend plywood using a custom form and epoxy to shape the distinctive rounded top. A cherry veneer and frame complete the look, unifying the case into a sophisticated piece of furniture suitable for books, keepsakes, and curated collections.

With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and techniques for forming curves, applying veneer, and shaping legs at the bandsaw, this project is a rewarding build for intermediate to advanced woodworkers looking to create furniture that goes beyond the basics.

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