Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 4-stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A distinctive vintage 4-stack metal barrister bookcase featuring industrial charm and timeless
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal bookcase with receding glass doors. Each of the three units stack on each other with
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Globe-Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcases with Leaded Glass
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large stacking oak barrister's bookcases were made by the Globe-Wernicke Company of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
$8,995 / set
H 78.75 in W 34 in D 18 in
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Art Metal Co Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a Mid-Century Modern Barrister's bookcase for your collection! Three shelves with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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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 gray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American 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
Category
Vintage 1930s 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Industrial Metal Three-Stack Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal barrister bookcase, stacks three-high, glass window on each unit with polished brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase with four stacking shelves and bottom drawer. Manufactured in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase 7 Sections
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 7 piece stacking oak barrister bookcase. Five sections for storage with a top and bottom
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique American mission style three stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet by
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Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
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Metal, Brass
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
By Macey Co., Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
techniques: Walnut, glass, metal.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor blemishes on the
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 13.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers mahogany with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Leaded Glass Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 63.25 in W 34 in L 63.25 in
Art & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Art and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction in 3/4 size
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Three Shelf Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet with Leaded Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique mission style three stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet is from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arts & Crafts Oak Globe Wernicke Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 34.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Lundstrom Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Lundstrom offers quarter sawn oak case
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 59 in W 33.25 in L 59 in
4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
the bookcase by means of a concealed metal scissor mechanism. Beneath the moulded top are some
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 70.87 in W 34.06 in L 70.87 in
Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 34 in D 12.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 51.5 in W 34 in L 51.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Leaded Glass Sliding Door Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts antique Barrister bookcase offers oak construction with three sections, each
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 82 in W 37 in D 13.5 in
Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister Stack and Drawer Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Barrister bookcase features quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks having pullout
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 12 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 20th Century
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with four
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 61.5 in W 34.5 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Macey Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Macey offers oak construction with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 60.5 in W 34 in D 12.5 in
Arts & Crafts Claw Foot Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn Furniture, Grand Rapids offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 81.25 in W 34.25 in L 81.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Gunn of Grand Rapids, Michigan offers quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 53.25 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Quarter Sawn Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 61.5 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
English Oak Barrister Bookcase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three Shelf English Oak Barrister Bookcase with glass doors
Category
Antique 19th Century English Vitrines
Materials
Metal
Rare Stack File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal file cabinet with two barrister bookcases on casters. Striped and lacquered for a
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Unusual Mid-20th Century Stack Metal Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very rare metal two-door cabinet with barrister bookcase on top. Large glass doors, adjustable
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
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
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, 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
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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 Metal Three-Stack Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal barrister bookcase, stacks three-high, glass window on each unit with polished brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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 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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Tall Metal Six Sections Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Industrial Mid-Century Modern heavy duty barrister bookcase. Tall bookcase cabinet consisting of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Steel
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
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
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Metal Barrister Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the metal barrister bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every metal barrister bookcase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect metal barrister bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right metal barrister bookcase, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made metal barrister bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, GUNN and Shaw Walker are consistently popular.
How Much is a Metal Barrister Bookcase?
A metal barrister bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,772, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $8,995.
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 Metal 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.
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