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Where can I buy book shelves/display shelves-

8 years ago

like the ones featured in the recent Old Telephone Exchange article. I would also like to incorporate a desk. Maybe it would be best to have them built especially as I would like to paint them if ready made come in limited colours.

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Tom Flanagan
8 years ago
Hi @bazbelle,

Do you have any images of the ones you have in mind? The community might have some thoughts!
bazbelle
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes I like the desk/shelves combo featured in Mill Valley, Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs. Thanks.
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