Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, industrial, barrister bookcase, features six interlocking, stackable cases with glass
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
3 Section Quartersawn Oak Barrister Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Great three section oak barrister bookcase with original brass knobs and a scrolled base and top
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
This is a good quality golden oak Bookcase or
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage industrial barrister bookshelf. This is a super cool vintage industrial piece feature a
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These are high-quality stacking book shelves, in
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
*Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With A Small Lower Drawer
Globe
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 67.92 in W 33.47 in D 11.03 in
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Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, Industrial, barrister bookcase features a brushed steel finish with glass fronts that
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Beautifully Restored Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal barrister bookcase, stacks three high. Glass window on each unit with polished
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Oak Barrister Bookcase Document Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, midcentury, industrial, solid oak, barrister bookcase, document cabinet
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage gray metal barrister-style bookcase has sliding glass doors to protect your books. The
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Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Four Stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous stacked barrister bookcase with wood top and glass doors.
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase
By GUNN
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage quarter-sawn oak barrister bookcase made by Gunn. Bookcase stands over 6 feet
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lawyers stack bookcase, refinished in a bare metal style. Three glass front cabinets that
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern industrial metal five-stack glass front barrister bookcases
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 13.13 in
pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases
Located in Bainbridge, NY
pair of restored steel Barrister Bookcases with glass fronts. Can be stacked. Multiples available
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal bookcase with glass front for dust free storage. Newly refinished in a bare metal
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Vintage Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five stack metal bookcase set on large casters. Refinished in a bare metal style finish. Recessing
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Macey three stack barrister bookcase with copper flashed japanned hardware. Three stack
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Industrial metal four-stack barrister bookcase
In the style of Shaw
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek pair of Mid-Century Modern Industrial metal three-stack barrister bookcases
In the style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal lawyer bookcase with four stacked cabinets with glass fronts. Refinished in a bare
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal barrister bookcase with sliding glass doors. Refinished in a bare metal style for a
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
1920s Dark Wood Tone Barrister Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920s dark wood tone barrister bookcase with four pullout / pull-out glass doors. Made by Macey
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors. Original gunmetal grey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors. Original gunmetal grey
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors. Original gunmetal gray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Stackable Metal Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic style stack bookcase with glass fronted shelves, newly refinished in a bare metal finish
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Macey Solid Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Solid tiger oak Macey four stack barrister bookcase. The set is comprised of a top, tapered footed
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-able glass front bookcases, used primarily for government and law offices. The idea was to have a glass
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Wernicke Barrister Wood Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Pasadena, TX
Universal style Barrister bookcase, measures 49.4".
Three level Classic bookcase by Globe Wernicke
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Metal Barrister Bookcases by Shaw Walker, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of antique metal barrister bookcases by Shaw Walker. The bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
By Macey Co., Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is an original modular lawyer's cabinet with glass doors that open and slide in from the top. The whole piece is modular consisting of 5 pieces: the top, the bottom an...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Metal Brushed Steel Industrial Barrister Lawyers Book Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of three tier Barrister Industrial Lawyers Book Cases with glass front Each book Case has
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage steel metal green 2 section Barrister Lawyer's stacking bookcase Shaw Walker. Item features
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Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 44 in W 33 in D 13.25 in
1920s Dark Wood Tone Five-Section Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors
By Hale
Located in New York, NY
Five-section dark wood tone barrister bookcase with pull out glass doors from the 1920s. Made by
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 82 in W 34 in L 82 in
Four Stack Mid-Century Barrister with Wood Trim Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Factory style stack-able barrister bookcase, restored in a bare metal industrial look, completed
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Stackable Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular glass fronted Library Book Case or dust resistant Storage. Originally used to store law books and at military bases. Has been striped to bare metal and lacquered.
(Please ...
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored lawyer bookcase with glass drop front doors. Refinished in a striking bare metal style
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century, Industrial, barrister bookcase, features four interlocking, stackable cases with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Stacking Glass Front Barrister Bookcase
Located in Troy, MI
World War II era stacking metal bookcase has a footed base, top piece and four glass front
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Industrial Polished Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic 5 sectional stacking bookcase in polished and lacquered steel. 3 storage sections with a
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 7 feet tall and features a great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 6 1/2 feet tall and features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Globe Wernicke Industrial stacking barrister bookcase with a distressed golden
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
H 63.25 in W 33 in D 13.25 in
Industrial Six Section Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1948
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Bookcase comprised of 4 sections for storage, 3 have sliding top loading glass doors while the
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 7 feet tall and features a great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage stackable barrister bookcase painted in a gray finish features four spacious storage
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Industrial glass doors steel construction Barrister bookcases.
Mid-Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Industrial metal barrister bookcase with five stacking sections plus a top and base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 84.5 in W 34.75 in D 12.75 in
Industrial Metal Four Stack Barrister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Industrial book case, in faux wood finish. Five stacks make this unit extra tall and provides lots
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 79 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase by Macey
By Macey Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, mahogany, barrister bookcase by Macey Co. circa turn of the 20th century consists of two
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Stack Metal Barrister Bookcase (Single Unit)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have a limited set of four barrister metal stack bookcases (listing is for one). Set on black
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial, midcentury, barrister bookcase cabinets by Steelcase feature 4 stackable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Maple Six Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare barrister bookcase in maple. 4 storage sections with a top and footed base. Top section has a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Barrister Multi Function Bookcase File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century barrister multi function bookcase file cabinet
Unusual version of a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase. Set includes 1 top section
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Vintage 1980s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With A Small Lower Drawer
Globe
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 67.92 in W 33.47 in D 11.03 in
Globe-Wernicke Barrister 3-Part Stackable Vertical Bookcase 60% off original
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage, Globe-Wernicke Barrister bookcase with three separate bookcase sections, glass windows
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Industrial Brushed Steel 2 Stack Barrister Book Case by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel, barrister book case or cabinet by Globe Wernicke features two
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Globe Wernicke Four Stack Open Oak Barrister Book Case
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, antique, early 20th century, solid oak, barrister book case by Globe Wernicke features open
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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Industrial Barrister Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal industrial barrister bookcase for your home. An industrial barrister bookcase — often made from metal, glass and steel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect industrial barrister bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An industrial barrister bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made industrial barrister bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, General Fireproofing Company and Hale are consistently popular.
How Much is a Industrial Barrister Bookcase?
Prices for an industrial barrister bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $720 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
A Close Look at Industrial Furniture
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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 Industrial Barrister Bookcase
- 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.