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Cassina Veliero Bookcase in Ash by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Vancouver, BC
The iconic Veliero bookcase re-invents the concept of balance, becoming the furniture poster child
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mogens Koch Cabinet & Bookcase in Ash Wood by Cabinetmaker Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch 1888-1993. 5 Cabinets and 5 bookcases in solid ash wood by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch Cabinet & Bookcase in Ash Wood by Cabinetmaker Rud, Rasmussen.
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992 Mogens Koch storage system in ash wood manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design bookcase in ash wood serie "Samara", composed of three modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
H 31.89 in W 89.77 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Bookcase Storage System In Ash Wood
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992,. Mogens Koch storage system in ash manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, 1960's
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch Bookcase Storage System In Ash Wood
Mogens Koch Bookcase Storage System In Ash Wood
H 61.82 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Perla Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Perla Bookcase with all elements in solid ash wood in natural finish. Bookcase composed of 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Perla Bookcase
Perla Bookcase
H 119.69 in W 84.26 in D 15.75 in
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
configurations. This listing is for solid ash. Customers can choose from ash (pictured), walnut, or white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Derk Jan de Vries Modular 'Samara' Wall Unit in Ash and Cane
By Maisa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
handles. The warm-toned hue of the ash and the implementation of the cane lend it a sincere and natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Glass, Ash

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-shelf system for GUBI in black ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-shelf system for Gubi in black ash. The Démon shelf, or the Biblio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815
Located in Miami, FL
secretary with bookcase in ash with inlays and marquetry silhouettes of neoclassical Roman images. Cylinder
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires

Materials

Ash

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash 215cm shelf length. The Démon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dark earth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
stained ashwood with elements in either brass or satin brass chrome. Bookcase designed by Franco Albini
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
with brass supports. Customers can choose from ash, walnut (pictured with brass supports), or white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
walnut with brass supports. Customers can choose from ash, walnut (pictured with brass supports), or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal

Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
stainless steel supports. Customers can choose from ash (pictured with both support options), walnut, or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass, Metal

Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Empire secretary bookcase in fine burl ash wood. Denmark or North Germany, circa
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Burl

Rubik, Modular black Ash cubic container, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
with bronze glass shelf. The element is modular as sideboard or bookcase. Ash wooden veneer in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Rubik, Modular black Ash cubic cabinet, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
with bronze glass shelf. The element is modular as sideboard or bookcase. Ash wooden veneer in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Rubik, Modular black Ash cubic sideboard, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
with bronze glass shelf. The element is modular as sideboard or bookcase. Ash wooden veneer in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Rubik Container by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
bronze glass shelf. The element is modular as sideboard or bookcase. Sideboard in N.100 Black Ash veneer
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plywood

Rubik Container by Somaschini
Rubik Container by Somaschini
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Rubik Container by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
bronze glass shelf. The element is modular as sideboard or bookcase. Cabinet in N.100 Black Ash veneer
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plywood

Rubik Container by Somaschini
Rubik Container by Somaschini
H 70.87 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Late 19th Century Bookcase in Ash Burl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome bookcase in ash burl, the upper door in antique glass with Gothic arch molding at the top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Glass

Contemporary Norse Bookcase in Ash Veneer Brass
By Railis Kotlevs
Located in Husavik, IS
Inspire Scandinavian modern inspiration in your living space with the Norse bookcase. This shelf
Category

2010s Latvian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Contemporary Norse Bookcase in Ash Veneer Brass
Contemporary Norse Bookcase in Ash Veneer Brass
H 106.3 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Mantle bookshelf in Victorian Ash and Brass by Paradox Movement
By Paradox Movement
Located in SYDENHAM, AU
A vast shelving unit with a stability and scale that will find its place in the most sizeable of spaces. Super clean and visually light lines of top notch timber contrast with the he...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Juntos Shelves by Levi Christiansen in Solid Walnut
Located in Tucson, AZ
walnut and is available in a variety of solid hardwoods, including solid walnut, white oak, ebonized ash
Category

2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut, Ash

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Bookcase in Ash with Crossbanding and Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period ash Bureau bookcase with crossbanding and bun feet, originating in Germany
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Ash

Bookcase in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
An ash veneered bookcase in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. France, mid-20th century.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Bookcase in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
Bookcase in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
H 54.93 in W 60.63 in D 13.98 in
Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique revolving bookcase made of ash in combination with mahogany. This gives a nice
Category

Antique 1890s European Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Mahogany

Antique Revolving Bookcase
Antique Revolving Bookcase
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique revolving bookcase made of ash in combination with mahogany. This gives a nice
Category

Antique 1890s European Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Mahogany

Antique Revolving Bookcase
Antique Revolving Bookcase
H 24.41 in W 23.23 in L 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Book Cases Made in Czechia, 1940s, Mahogany and Ash
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Czech mid-century bookcases Material: Ash and mahogany Original condition, made in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Mahogany, Wood

Mid Century Modern Book Case, Made in Czechia, 1940s. Mahogany and Ash, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century bookcase Material: Ash and mahogany Original very well preserved condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Wood, Ash

Furniture Beech Veneer Ash Tree Beech 1961 Mario Vender
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe/bookcase. Only example projected by Mario Vender for a private commission of a house in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Beech

Light Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dune finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Light Modern Open Bookcase
Light Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Mobile Libreria Anni 70-80 in frassino e vetro
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile con ante battenti, ripiani interni. Legno impiallacciato frassino, legno laccato, vetro.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Ash

Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood Bookcase in Ash
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood, bookcase, ash, laminated wood, Italy, 1972 This large
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Laminate

Two Bookcases by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two bookcases in Ash by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Two Bookcases by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
Two Bookcases by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
By Janette Laverrière, Maurice Pré
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash

Amazing Wall Unit in Ash and Contrasting Teak Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing wall unit (from the 'Japanese seies' in 1958) in ash and contrasting teak with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch, Pair of Bookcases in Elmwood, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of elm bookcases designed by Mogens Koch and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Huge Antique Museum Bookcase/Display.
Located in Lancashire, GB
. The bookcase is made in solid ash wood timber which is still in the original pale finish. The top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Huge Antique Museum Bookcase/Display.
Huge Antique Museum Bookcase/Display.
H 97.64 in W 94.09 in D 27.17 in
Mogens Koch, Set of 5 of Bookcases in Elmwood, Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 5 elm bookcases designed by Mogens Koch and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Book Case in Steel and Ashwood
By Scott Mills
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Tall and sturdy, this one of a kind book case was designed, produced and made by master wood artist and designer Scott Mills who only uses reclaimed (deadfall or storm downed trees) ...
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Book Case in Steel and Ashwood
Book Case in Steel and Ashwood
H 96 in W 43 in D 14 in
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Bookcase In Ash For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookcase in ash you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and ash, every bookcase in ash was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bookcase in ash, we have 185 options in-stock, while there are 101 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bookcase in ash, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bookcase in ash bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bookcase in ash that is appealing in its simplicity, but Casey Lurie, UP Závody and Century Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bookcase In Ash?

Prices for a bookcase in ash start at $351 and top out at $104,000 with the average selling for $2,754.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bookcase In Ash
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cardiff-based Bethan Ash is most known for her unique quilts. Since the 1980s, she has been creating vibrant abstract and geometric art quilts. She also works in collage and painting mediums. Shop a selection of Bethan Ash pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best urn for ashes is a matter of preference. There are urns available in different designs, sizes and metals. However, A carved white marble George III Period Funerary Urn, circa 1800, is said to be among the best urns for ashes. Shop a variety of antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Globe-Wernicke bookcase, look for a marking. Bookcases manufactured prior to 1899 will usually have the maker's name stenciled on a slat, along with a patent number or other information. Furniture made during the 20th century and beyond is typically identifiable by a paper label. Often, the label also includes a grade, size or pattern number for the bookcase. You can find pictures of Globe-Wernicke stencils and labels and patent, grade, size and pattern number reference guides on trusted online resources to assist you with the identification process. For more help with the process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Globe-Wernicke bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify your Globe-Wernicke bookcase, search the piece for a marking. On pieces produced before 1899, you will usually find stenciled markings on a slat, while later ones will have a label. Older bookcases will frequently list identifying information, such as a patent number, which you can cross-reference with information found on trusted online resources. Newer furnishings will often display the grade and size or grade and pattern, providing you with all the information required for making an identification. If you can't find a marking on your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a wide variety of Globe-Wernicke 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.

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