3-Tiered Display Shelf

Design Statement:

Design and build simple piece of furniture using basic joinery.

3 Week Project - Fall 2025

For this project I decided to make a small shelf for displaying small models and miscellaneous objects. I chose to emphasize visibility and easy access.

CAD Iteration & Technical Drawing

Construction

I chose to use cherry for the table tops, and walnut for the legs.

Last Steps

Assembly

I used a router to carve a channel on the front edge to catch objects from rolling off the shelf.

The table tops are sandwiched between the pieces of the legs, which have dowels going through.

After glue up, I planed the top of the legs. All wood is treated with Shellac for protection and bringing out the wood’s color.

Finished Piece