Description
This children's bookcase is a painted wooden storage unit 55cm long, 28cm wide and 90cm tall, made from 85% paulownia and 15% MDF. It is divided into six compartments: three stand open for books and toys, and three are closed by fronts. One front carries a circus print of big-top tents, strongmen, tumblers in hoops and leaping animals; another is plain with a round wooden knob; the third is a friendly rabbit face whose ears rise above the top of its compartment. Together they make a multicoloured piece with plenty of character.
It belongs in a child's bedroom, nursery or playroom, where picture books, soft toys and puzzles need a home that a child can see at a glance. It works two ways: upright, it is a narrow column of three rows that fits beside a bed or a door; turned on its long side, it becomes a low unit of three columns that sits neatly beneath a window or along a wall. The open compartments keep favourites on show, while the fronted ones hide the clutter that never quite gets tidied, and the top gives a surface for a basket, a few books or a small display.
Paulownia, which makes up 85% of the material, is one of the lightest timbers, and the whole unit weighs 9.1KG, so it is manageable to move when a room is rearranged. It stands on natural pinewood legs that lift it clear of the floor, and the painted finish wipes clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. For styling, let the rabbit set the tone: a woven basket alongside and a few picture books propped face out in the open compartments keep the look playful and calm.
Specification
| Width |
55cm |
| Depth |
28cm |
| Height |
90cm |
| Material |
85% Paulownia, 15% MDF |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Paint |
| Legs |
Natural Pinewood |
| Care |
Wipe clean with a moist cloth |
| Weight |
9.1KG |
Downloads
Assembly instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Which materials make up the bookcase?
The body is 85% paulownia and 15% MDF with a painted finish, and it stands on legs of natural pinewood.
How big is it?
It is 55cm long, 28cm wide and 90cm tall, and the whole unit weighs 9.1KG in total.
Can it stand on its side?
Yes. Upright it is a tall unit of three rows, and on its long side it becomes a low unit of three columns, which suits the space beneath a window.
How many compartments does it have?
It has six: three open compartments for books and toys, and three closed by fronts, one of them shaped as a rabbit face.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the painted surfaces clean with a moist cloth; that is the maker's only care instruction for this bookcase.
Does it need assembling?
The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so allow a little time to build it before filling the shelves.