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RARE GLOBE WERNiCKE BURGUNDY EMBOSSED LEATHER TOP TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Pulborough, GB
Embossed Leather Twin Pedestal Desk. This one-of-a-kind Globe Wernicke Burgundy Embossed Leather Top
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RARE GLOBE WERNiCKE BURGUNDY EMBOSSED LEATHER TOP TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
RARE GLOBE WERNiCKE BURGUNDY EMBOSSED LEATHER TOP TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
$7,140 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 36.23 in
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and polished steel drawer pulls. Tag reads: "Globe-Wernicke Co" Manufactured by the Globe-Wernicke
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

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Unusual Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet with Bookcase Top, Quarter Sawn Oak
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Globe Wernicke stacking cabinet with bookcase top, quarter sawn oak, featuring three
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20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Globe Wernicke Flat File Coffee Table Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Globe Wernicke flat file cabinet, 1940's. A steel architect's flat file cabinet repurposed
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Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Globe Wernicke Grade 598 1/2 Mahog Barrister Lawyer Bookcase Corner Top Section
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Globe Wernicke Grade 598 1/2 Mahogany barrister lawyer bookcase corner top section. Item features
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Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1960 Metal Credenza / Console Table by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Surrey, BC
Metal console produced and signed by globe Wernicke with unusual extra top height and adjustable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Counter Top Wooden Globe File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Surrey, BC
Small wooden oak multi drawer cabinet used for counter top setting with functional sliding tambour
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Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Very Rare Tall Globe Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet with Long Rolltop Tambour Door. Appears to be all
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edwardian English Biscuit Display Case / Display Cabinet Macfarlane Lang & Co
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Valladolid, ES
-Wernicke. On the top you can read the name of the brand of biscuits sold in this display, “Macfarlane Lang
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Two Oak Globe Wernicke Six-Section Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two oak globe Wernicke bookcases, the moulded top above five graduated section with glazed doors
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Pair of Oak Globe Wernicke Six Section Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak Globe Wernicke bookcases, the moulded top above six sections all having glazed doors
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mahogany Globe Wernicke Three-Section Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of mahogany globe Wernicke bookcases, the moulded top above two-section with glazed doors and
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Bookcases

Globe-Wernicke Large Stacking Lawyer's Bookcase of Oak
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Austin, TX
furniture-makers, Globe-Wernicke. Includes a fitted moulded top, seven compartments with sliding glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Substantial Globe Wernicke Three-Section Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Globe Wernicke bookcase, the moulded top over three sections, each with large glazed up and
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Oak Roll Top Desk by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Manchester, GB
A better quality fielded (beveled) paneled single sided roll top desk by Globe Wernicke in the
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Early 20th Century American Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Oak Roll Top Desk by Globe Wernicke
Oak Roll Top Desk by Globe Wernicke
H 46.07 in W 35.83 in L 46.07 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Early 20th Century Oak Kneehole Desk Roll Top
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An early 20th century oak Globe Wernicke kneehole twin pedestal desk with shallow tambour roll top
Category

20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Art Deco, Tiger Oak, Globe Wernicke, Sectional Bookcase, Scotland, 1930, B1888
Located in Vancouver, BC
1930 Solid tiger oak Original finish Globe Wernicke design Rectangular top Three graduating
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
$2,650
H 23.04 in W 29.34 in D 20.87 in
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Globe Wernicke Top For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic globe wernicke top available at 1stDibs. A globe wernicke top — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the globe wernicke top you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A globe wernicke top, designed in the Victorian or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Globe Wernicke each produced at least one beautiful globe wernicke top that is worth considering.

How Much is a Globe Wernicke Top?

Prices for a globe wernicke top start at $450 and top out at $12,310 with the average selling for $2,680.
Questions About Globe Wernicke Top
  • 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 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 9, 2024
    How much a Globe-Wernicke Grade 299 is worth varies. Size and condition are two of the biggest factors influencing the value of bookcases produced by the American furniture maker. Selling prices for Grade 299 pieces are often in the hundreds, but large examples in excellent condition may be worth upwards of $2,000 or more. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can provide you with a more definitive valuation based on an inspection of your piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Globe-Wernicke bookcases.

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