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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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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
Antique Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, Circa 1920s
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique four-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 34" W
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Mid Century Maple Six Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare barrister bookcase in maple. 4 storage sections with a top and footed base. Top section has a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930
By Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts 76624 barrister bookcase offers paneled oak construction with three
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
antique Art Deco barrister bookcase by Hale offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each having
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
