The Amish Albany Bookcase blends clean, modern styling with the enduring quality of Amish craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA from solid hardwood, this bookcase offers both open display and concealed storage behind flat panel doors for a streamlined, uncluttered look.
Designed for versatility and organization, the Albany Bookcase features adjustable shelving to accommodate books, décor, or office essentials, with hidden storage below to keep items neatly out of sight. Available in multiple heights, it works beautifully in home offices, living spaces, or professional environments. Each piece is made to order, with natural wood grain and finish variations that highlight the character of solid wood craftsmanship.
Shown With
• Wood: Brown Maple
• Base: Lunar Black powder coat
• Hardware: 1003160-MB pulls
Features
• Solid hardwood construction
• Handcrafted by Amish craftsmen in the USA
• Flat panel doors with concealed storage
• Adjustable shelves
Available Sizes
48” Bookcase
• Item Code: 6013-0501B-48
• Dimensions: 34½” W x 14” D x 48” H
• Approximate Weight: 135 lbs
60” Bookcase
• Item Code: 6013-0502B-60
• Dimensions: 34½” W x 14” D x 60” H
• Approximate Weight: 165 lbs
72” Bookcase
• Item Code: 6013-0503B-72
• Dimensions: 34½” W x 14” D x 72” H
• Approximate Weight: 195 lbs
SKUBF-6013-0502B-48
Albany Bookcase
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Wood Species Guide
Red Oak
- Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.
- Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for traditional designs.
Brown Maple
- Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.
- Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.
Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry
- Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.
- Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.
- Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.
Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO
- Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.
- Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.
- Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).
- Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.
Hickory
- Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.
- Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.
Hard Maple
- Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.
- Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).
- Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.
Walnut
- Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.
- Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).
- Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.
Built on Craft, Trust, and American Hands
Amish First Furniture is a family-owned, U.S.-based company working directly with over 40 American furniture builders, all of them Amish craftsmen. Every piece we offer is built to order using solid hardwoods, time-tested joinery, and traditional methods.
We operate online and by appointment to keep overhead low and craftsmanship high—allowing us to focus on quality, customization, and honest service from start to finish.
