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"Popsicle Stick" corner shelf. Each shelf is half of a 34"x26" rectangle of 1/2" plywood, cut diagonally. Lattice strips with rounded corners (to make them look like Popsicle sticks) are used as the uprights.
APARTMENT LIFE Jan 1979 (v.11#1) pg. 70, 90

Photo shows how to build a corner unit of shelves that will provide storage space in normally unused space. Est. cost: $90.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1976 (v.54#7) pg. 88

Triangular stack units, 11"x11"x22", are built from plywood and can be stacked to create corner shelves. Est. cost: $36.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 82

Multi-level around-a-corner shelving is built from 2x10s. Est. cost: $48.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 110, 162

Butterfly corner shelf. A small, wall-mounted corner shelf is shaped and painted like a colorful butterfly. Use it to display a favorite trinket. Est. cost: $9.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1984 (v.62#2) pg. 36, 56

Heart-bordered corner shelf.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1989 (v.67#9) pg. 95, 113

Simple open-shelf curio cabinet fits into a corner. Made from an 8-ft. piece of 1"x8" pine. Overall height is 36". Shelves are 7" across the front edge.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Jun 1998 (v.21#9) pg. 10

Easy-to-build trinket shelf (21" tall) fits into a corner and features two quarter-circle shelves (9" and 11" radius).
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Nov 2001 (v.25#2) pg. 32

Simple corner unit features slatted shelves supported by "ladder-like" sides. Est. cost: $50.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1981 (v.4#6) pg. 47

Panda bear corner shelf for a childs room.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1985 (v.9#1) pg. 24

Easy heirlooms. Wall-hung corner shelf features three shelves, decorative scroll work, and simulated tongue-and-groove backing. Overall dimensions: 42" tall, 26" wide, 10" deep.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1989 (v.12#5) pg. 58

Corner curio shelf features cane inserts in the frame-and-panel sides that support 3 triangular shelves. Overall dimensions: 36" tall, 22" wide, 16" deep.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1989 (v.12#12) pg. 58

Combination wall-hung corner clock and whatnot shelf. Overall dimensions: 25" tall, 12" wide.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1995 (v.18#4) pg. 28

Corner shelf for a child's room has three shelves and is decorated with bunny and teddy bears. Finished size is 12"x12"x26". Est. cost: $21.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 26 1982 (v.95#15) pg. 102, 153

Corner bookcase is built from 1"x12" lumber (for shelves) and 1.5"x1.5" uprights. Cleats, dados, and hinges add rigidity to the unit. Each unit is 74" tall, 42" wide, and 14" deep.
NEW SHELTER Jan 1983 (v.4#1) pg. 68

Pole shelves for corner use feature three wood shelves on spring-loaded pole.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1964 (v.122#6) pg. 153

Wall-hung corner book shelves.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1965 (v.123#4) pg. 150

Corner wall shelf about 20" high.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1968 (v.129#1) pg. 162

A stack of six corner shelves. Each shelf is 9" wide and each leg of the "L" is 34" long. Wall mounted, all six are cut from only one sheet of plywood.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1977 (v.210#1) pg. 100

Corner shelving unit (6 open shelves) is built from 1 sheet of plywood with almost no waste. Winning design in the 10th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. contest.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1986 (v.229#2) pg. 91

Corner whatnot shelf features uprights (sides) with a scroll sawn pattern of deer standing under a tree.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #64 Jan 1992 (v.11#4) pg. 38, Insert

Wall-hung corner shelf with scalloped sides has 3 quarter-circle shelves.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #92 Sep 1996 (v.16#4) pg. 35

Tip: Two ideas for corner shelves. (1). An L-shaped shelf is anchored to studs. (2) Triangular counter attached to studs has a decorative iron leg in center front.
SUNSET Oct 1987 (v.179#4) pg. 154

Tip: Build a corner shelf unit by stacking glass shelves on decorative concrete blocks.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 5 1983 (v.46#12) pg. 63

Rounded 3-shelf unit is designed to fit around an outside corner (the type of corner which protrudes into a room).
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 5 1983 (v.46#12) pg. 66, 136

Whatnot shelf is also a corner shelf. The profile is similar to a Christmas tree or wave pattern.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1979 (v.3#2) pg. 12

Mahogany corner shelf features small mirrors in each face. Use as a candle sconce or curio shelf. Unit is 17" tall.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1980 (v.4#2) pg. 14

Small corner shelf unit has two shelves and decorative curved edges on both shelves and uprights. Dimensions: 12" tall, 7" wide.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1981 (v.5#1) pg. 23

Mahogany corner shelf requires intricate jigsaw (scroll) work. Dimensions: 12" tall and 8" wide. Has 1 shelf.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1981 (v.5#6) pg. 29

18th century corner shelf is wall-hung, features a bowed front and small storage drawer. Unit is 22" tall and 7" wide.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1982 (v.6#2) pg. 22

Wall-hung corner whatnot shelf has a "trapezoid" shape. Overall dimensions: 29" tall, 9" wide (sides), 11" wide (front).
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1987 (v.11#6) pg. 54

Simple mahogany corner shelf features either 3 or 4 quarter-circle notched segments (the shelves) joined with two uprights.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1998 (v.22#1) pg. 62

A corner whatnot features two shelves and all-over scroll sawn rose motifs in the sides.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1998 (v.22#5) pg. 42, Insert

Wall-hung corner shelf for knick-knacks, trophies, etc.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1964 (v.20#5) pg. 8

Wall-hung corner shelf and pot holder combination.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1964 (v.20#5) pg. 10

Multi-use shelf can serve as a corner wall shelf, a display rack for a decorative plate or a stand to hold a book open to a particular page.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1968 (v.24#1) pg. 23

Colonial-style corner shelf is 28" high with three shelves grooved to display plates. Each shelf extends 14" from the corner.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1975 (v.31#2) pg. 22

Victorian whatnot shelf, patterned after a genuine antique, challenges woodworking skills. Corner unit features trianguler shelves of varying sizes, decorative spindles, etc.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1981 (v.37#6) pg. 56

Four pieces of early American furniture are made from a single half-sheet of AD plywood. (1) Corner shelf. (2) Letter holder. (3) Stool. (4) Chair. Est. cost: $25.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1982 (v.38#3) pg. 95

Three shelf corner unit folds flat for storage. Sides measure 32" tall x 16" wide.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1985 (v.41#1) pg. 4

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