Custom wood bookcases

We’re happy to alter an existing bookcase design or create a fully custom piece for you.

Please sketch your bookcase below to receive a quote.

About Omba

Omba is a woodworking studio in Vancouver, BC. We build all of our furniture ourselves and exclusively use solid wood.

What types of custom bookcases are possible?

We offer the following options for customizing your bookcase:

  • Dimensions
  • Wood type
  • Configuration of cubes
  • The addition of doors or drawers
Custom step bookcase in red oak
Wall to wall cube bookcase - custom
A custom built bookcase with a sliding door
walnut nightstand with drawer
Custom built two door cabinet in red oak
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Dimensions: 0" W x 0" H x 12.5" D
Estimate: $0 CAD
Number of 1" thick books this design can hold: 0
Disclaimer
This is just an estimate, please submit the form below for a formal quote. Note: this quote assumes our standard depth of 12.5" and standard dimensions for cubes. Please message us if you'd like custom dimensions and we will provide a quote.
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Custom bookcase FAQs

Can I see a bookcase in person?

You're welcome to visit our Vancouver workshop, near Triumph and Victoria, to see any piece we're working on. Please message us at hello@ombahome.com to schedule a visit.

Alternatively, you can order wood samples.

Customizations

Can I specify a different wood type?

We're happy to work with any wood type you'd like, please indicate your preference when reaching out and we'll provide a quote.

Can bookcases be painted or stained?

We don't offer painted or stained furniture but we can leave any piece unfinished if you'd like to do so yourself

Shipping

How much is shipping?

Shipping on all bookcases is included in the quoted price above

How long will it take to build my custom bookshelf?

Smaller custom bookcases typically take us 5-6 weeks while larger ones can take 7-8 weeks

What kind of assembly is required?

The bookshelf is constructed via hidden mortise and tenon joints then reinforced with wood glue. This results in a very strong construction with no visible fasteners.

We provide everything you need to assemble the bookshelf and it should take one person 10 - 20 minutes depending on the size of the bookshelf.

For Vancouver orders of large bookcases, we will deliver your assembled bookcase ourselves.

Dimensions

What is the height of each shelf?

Each shelf is 11.5" tall by default but this can be customized

What is the depth of the bookcase?

The default depth of our bookcases is 12.5" but this can be customized

Construction

Where are the custom bookcases made?

All of our pieces, including custom bookcases, are built out of our Vancouver workshop

What type of wood is used?

All of our furniture is built with North American hardwoods. We do not use MDF, plywood or otherwise veneered wood.

We offer red oak, white oak and walnut as a standard but are happy to work with other woods as necessary.

How are the doors built?

Our doors have no visible handles, they use a push to open mechanism and Blum soft close hinges

How are sliding doors built?

Our sliding doors have a discreet finger hole for opening them. They glide along grooves in the shelves above and below them.

How are drawers built?

Our drawer boxes are built with dovetail joints and wooden drawer slides. The entire drawer box is built out of solid wood.

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