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What is a bookcase with glass doors called?
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A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Mid-18th Century George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Octagonal glazed bookcase doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Blind fretwork frieze surmounted by the Greek
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
inches. All in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Bookcase doors glide easily into place.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Lead
Late Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Circa 1825-30
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
glazing bars to the upper bookcase doors and interesting panelled reserves to the secretaire drawer and
Category
Antique 1820s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Open Fronted Victorian Graduated Bookcase in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
with this exquisite bookcase.
Door to door delivery.
Measurements are
91 cm wide
72 cm high
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Two-Door Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency library bookcase the projecting cornice above two large glazed doors enclosing 5 adjustable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Oak Three Door Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak bookcase, the molded cornice, and carved frieze above three large astragal glazed beveled doors
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak