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What does barrister bookcase mean?
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The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
no tools needed. Made originally to house law books, thus given the name of barrister bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Hale 3 Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drawers
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original antique hale 3 stack Barrister Bookcase with bottom drawers.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x 34.75"D
An antique
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Lundstrom Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase with Drawer & Leaded Glass Top Signed C1920
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 4-stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A distinctive vintage 4-stack metal barrister bookcase featuring industrial charm and timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Maple Three Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
By Hale
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Hale Maple Barrister bookcase comprised of five total sections including a top, three glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Maple
