Early 20th Century Double-Wide Mission Mahogany Barrister Case
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This double wide four stack mahogany barrister bookcase cabinet is attributed to The Globe Wernicke Co. circa the 1920s.
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Schram Bros. Globe Wernicke School Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Globe Wernicke School Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase c1920 Measures - overall 48 1/4" x 34 1/8" x 13 3/4"; 1st stack 8" x 32" x 10"; 2nd stack 10" x 32" x 10"; 3rd stack 12" x 32" x 10" ...
Oak
$1,995 / item
Stacking Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This excellent quality Stacking Mahogany Bookcase or barrister bookcase consists of seven separate pieces: a cap, a base and five glass sections.
Mahogany
Fine Antique Early 20th Century Globe-Wernicke Style Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb and highly practical early 20th-century Globe Wernicke-style bookcase, finely constructed in mahogany and inspired by the iconic sectional barrister bookcases that became pa...
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany A handsome and highly collectible Antique Globe Wernicke four tier glazed modular / sectional barrister’s bo...
Brass
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Globe-Wernicke Oak Stacking Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine early 20th-century Globe-Wernicke stacking bookcase, beautifully crafted from oak and distinguished by its modular construction, four glazed sections and classic barrister-boo...
Brass
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 9-Drawer File Cabinet Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts 9-drawer file cabinet with barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware...
Brass
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase with glass doors. Four-part, top.
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Hale Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase. (1) 9.5" H, (2) 11" H.
Glass, Mahogany
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Mid century industrial steel barrister fireproof bookcase gray glass tall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century industrial steel barrister fireproof bookcase gray with glass doors 5 tier.
Steel
Vintage 4 Tier Barrister Golden Oak & Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome vintage 4 tier wooden and glass barrister or lawyer bookcase with front lift up doors and a golden oak finish.
Glass, Oak
Antique Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Modular Barrister Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke, Yawman Erbe
Located in Lutz, FL
Mission style stacking oak bookcase with a double filing cabinet. The cabinets are modular and can stack as your preference desires. Two compartments are windowed and two are wooden ...
Metal
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
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 effortlessly. Utilitarian understated piece with elegant construction.
Oak
Early 20th Century Imitation Mahogany 2 Pc. Barrister Case by Globe-Wernicke
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s/1910s; The Globe-Wernicke Co. - Cincinnati, OH Antique modular faux-mahogany two-stack bookcase. In the early 20th century, a handful of manufacturers dominated the librar...
Wood
Mid-Century Two-Drawer Oak Card Catalog
Located in Dekalb, IL
The resulting business was known for its modular bookcases, also known as barrister's bookcases, marketed as "elastic bookcases."
Metal
Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a traditional French Cartonniere, the top section holds 10 removable brass fitted box files. The main body of the cabinet is made in pine and it has a two-door shelved cupbo...
Pine
Four Tier Oak Barrister Style Bookcase with Leaded Glass
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Crafted from oak with a timeless appeal, this barrister-style bookcase has four tiers with self-storing glass doors.
Lead
Industrial Machinist Chair by Globe Wernicke, Circa 1920, England
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Faversham, GB
Globe Wernicke even though they did have a foray into office seating most notably made their mark with the barristers sectional bookcases and office filing systems.
Iron
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.
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