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What companies made barrister bookcases?

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What companies made barrister bookcases?
A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
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Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, Circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period barrister bookcase with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1920s Gorge...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original early 20th century modular 4 stack lawyer's bookcase. Solid walnut with oak interior, brass knobs, metal straps and glass doors that open and slide in from the top...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Height 152cm Width 87cm Depth at top and base plin...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Industrial Rustic pair of modular stacking sectional or barrister bookcases by Globe-Wernicke composed of distressed beige metal frames including 4 tall sections & 1 shorter section each with glass inset door fronts, metal pulls, & upward slide door mechanisms, 2 bases, & 2 tops. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, these cabinets have an all over distressed finish including a few nicks, dings, & rust that we purposely left alone as we appreciate the worn vintage look but they are structurally solid. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. STACKS & STACKS of MODULAR MAGNIFICENCE!!!!! WOW!!!! This is an AWESOME pair of modular stacking sectional bookcases by Globe-Wernicke composed of distressed beige metal frames including 4 tall sections & 1 shorter section each with metal framed glass inset door fronts featuring metal pulls, & smooth, upward slide & push back door mechanisms, 2 bases, & 2 tops... one top is a bit shorter than the other. That’s NINE pieces TOTAL!! These marvelous modular horizontal units are also known as sectional or barrister cabinets...
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910 Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

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