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Barrister Bookcase Desk

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with fur stacks having
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 71.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Quarter Sawn oak English barrister's desk cabinet with sliding panels, 1890-1900. Panels slide
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 34 in D 11 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Desk C1920 Measures
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 73.5 in W 34.75 in D 11.25 in

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Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lawyer's Barrister's Bookcase Desk Leaded Glass
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Arts & Crafts oak lawyer's/barrister's bookcase/desk, circa 1900. The six
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Stacking Barrister Bookcase and Desk with Leaded Glass, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass Barrister bookcase surmounting slant front secretary over case having frieze and lower convex
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Lead

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Bookcase with Desk, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts secretary by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with barrister cases
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Various Arts & Crafts Items as Outlined Below
Located in Big Flats, NY
75993 - Six Stack Barrister Bookcase 75965 - Six Stack Barrister Bookcase 75570 - Five Stack
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts
By Macey Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
Macey Barrister bookcase, desk, oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts.
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
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By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
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Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable Shelving, C1910
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable Shelving, C1910
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By Lifetime
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Barrister Bookcase Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the barrister bookcase desk you’re looking for. Each barrister bookcase desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrister bookcase desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right barrister bookcase desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts, industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made barrister bookcase desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Barrister Bookcase Desk?

Prices for a barrister bookcase desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $3,018, while the average can fetch as much as $2,688.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Barrister Bookcase Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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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