Width
30-36" (Customizable)
Product Detail
Short Bookshelf
Custom MadeTwo- to three-shelf low bookcase for early readers and display
Typical production lead time: 9–10 weeks — see Lead Times
Construction & Materials
Shelving built to hold a full load without sagging
Short Bookshelf units fail by sagging and racking long before the finish wears out, so DMD builds them with thicker substrates and tighter shelf spans than residential product. Carcasses are plywood or MDF in Laminated MDF/particleboard; optional steel shelf supports faces with edge-banded shelf fronts; fixed shelves are dadoed or mechanically fastened, and adjustable shelves run on commercial-grade pin systems rated for full book loads rather than decorative display weight. Tall units ship with anti-tip anchoring hardware as standard, because a loaded bookshelf weighs far more than it looks like it should.
Specification Notes
Engineered to the actual load, not the catalog default
Libraries specify Bookshelves to collection weight and sightline requirements; offices specify them for records and reference storage. DMD engineers shelf spans to the load you describe rather than a generic residential rating, coordinates unit heights with ceiling and window lines in your Educational Facilities space, and supplies anchoring details for the installer ahead of time. Units ship assembled or flat-packed depending on building access. Send elevation drawings or room dimensions and we will return configurations with load guidance and finish options.
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Specifications
Standard dimensions, materials, and finish options. All specifications can be confirmed, adjusted, or value-engineered during project planning.
Depth
12-14" (Customizable)
Height
30-36" (Customizable)
Material
Laminated MDF/particleboard; optional steel shelf supports
Finish
Melamine/laminate surfaces; PVC edge banding
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