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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 Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five piece stacking bookcase with four glass covered units and bottom drawer storage. This unit was
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
3 Section Quartersawn Oak Barrister Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Great three section oak barrister bookcase with original brass knobs and a scrolled base and top
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Mahogany Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mahogany stacking barrister bookcase with maple interiors. 3 storage sections with glass sliding up
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
This is a good quality golden oak Bookcase or
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Unsigned C1920.
Measures - 59.5"H x 34.25"W x 12.25"D
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
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