Barrister Bookcase Knobs
Midcentury Blonde Oak Barrister's Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Well constructed blonde oak barrister in good condition with brass knobs and sound mechanism
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Monumental 1903 Glove Wernicke Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcases and File Cabinets
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Esperance, NY
, the tops have some small paint drops, glass bookcase is missing one knob and bottom file drawers are
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Antique Early 1900s American Bookcases
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Oak
H 105.5 in W 124.35 in D 18.25 in
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with patinated brass knobs, copper flashed
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Macey Furniture 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with graduated shelves, brass knobs
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
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Metal
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with patinated brass knobs, copper flashed
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Raised Panels, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
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An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany raised panel construction with four stacks having pull out glass doors, c1910
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19thC English Oak Glazed Museum Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
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1268A
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Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Solid tiger oak Macey four stack barrister bookcase. The set is comprised of a top, tapered footed
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Amish Made Solid Cherry Four Stack Barrister Bookcase - B
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Amish Made Solid Cherry Four Stack Barrister Bookcase - A
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GLOBE WERNICKE 1920s Grade 299 Quartersawn Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke of Cincinnati, Ohio
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Amish Made Solid Cherry Matched Three Stack Barrister Bookcases - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
knob and slide into the bookcase by means of a concealed metal scissor mechanism.
Globe-Wernicke
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Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
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5 Piece Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Remington Rand, C1930
By Remington Rand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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GLOBE WERNICKE Grade 299 Quartersawn Tiger Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
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Rare Arts & Crafts Wide Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister's Cabinet with Jotters
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Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910
By Macey Co.
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Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
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Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy
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Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
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HALE Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Hale of Herkimer, New York, USA. Mahogany
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Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
with a brass knob and slide into the bookcase by means of a concealed metal scissor mechanism.
Globe
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Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Five Section Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 section oak stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke. 3 sections for storage measuring 14.75
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Bookcases
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Brass
Early 20thC Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6-section bookcase in oak. 4 sections for storage, 2 sections 18.75 tall, and 2 sections
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Bookcases
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Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister Mission bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases
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Metal
H 50.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.75 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts mission oak Barrister bookcase by Macey features three stacks each with traditionally
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Oak, Glass
H 50.25 in W 34.5 in D 12.5 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors in Four Sections
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Early 20thC Set of Six Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcases by Globe Wernicke c.1910
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The modular quarter sawn oak constructed barristers’ bookcases in six interchangeable sections, two
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Storage Cabinet Lawyer Barrister 2 Stacking Units with Retractable Glass Fronts
Located in Madison, WI
Storage cabinet, lawyer's barrister of wood and glass. Two stacking units with base and top. Glass
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H 46 in W 33 in D 13 in
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Finding the Right bookcases for You
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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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.
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Questions About Barrister Bookcase Knobs
- What is a barrister bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Barrister 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, 2022The 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, 2023A 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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