The hardest piece of furnitureto find is a bookcase thatdelivers style as well as function-like our vintage railroadtie units. To create this strikingfurniture, woodworkers transformreclaimed, rustic 50-year oldrailroad ties-made fromteak, pine, and ironwood-intoshelving supported by sturdyrecycled metal frames that havebeen given a waxed finish. Thelook is airy, not clunky-yet theunits are as strong as they areversatile. Trim and spaciousenough to easily handle theweight of books and decorativeitems, these units arrive flat,with instructions for quickassembly.