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Arts and Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass by Lundstrom
Arts and Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass by Lundstrom

Arts and Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass by Lundstrom

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase with leaded glass By Lundstrom

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Globe Wernicke Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass, Circa 1900
Globe Wernicke Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass, Circa 1900

Globe Wernicke Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass, Circa 1900

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase with leaded glass By Globe

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920. Measures - 72"H x 33.75"W x 12.5"D. This

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Antique Gunn Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcases C1920
Pair Of Antique Gunn Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcases C1920

Pair Of Antique Gunn Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcases C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Of Antique Gunn Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcases Signed C1920 $1,500-$3,000 Measures - overall

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Crafts Mission Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on Square Straight

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Weis, Circa 1900
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Weis, Circa 1900

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Weis, Circa 1900

By Weiss

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Weis USA, Circa

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Grand Rapids Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Arts & Crafts Grand Rapids Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Arts & Crafts Grand Rapids Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Crafts Grand Rapids Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Globe Wernicke Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
Globe Wernicke Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

Globe Wernicke Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A gorgeous antique arts and crafts style four stack barrister bookcase. Manufactured by Globe

Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Two Stack Barrister Bookcase c. 1920
Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Two Stack Barrister Bookcase c. 1920

Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Two Stack Barrister Bookcase c. 1920

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Westfield, MA

This classic oak two-stack barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke dates to around 1920 and showcases

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage metal lawyer bookcase with four stacked cabinets with glass fronts. Refinished in a bare

Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases

Stackable Barrister Bookcase
Stackable Barrister Bookcase

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Six Stack Barrister Bookcase Grade 299 Size D
Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Six Stack Barrister Bookcase Grade 299 Size D

Antique Oak Globe-Wernicke Six Stack Barrister Bookcase Grade 299 Size D

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Westfield, MA

This antique oak Globe-Wernicke six-stack barrister bookcase embodies the quintessential design of

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

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 Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

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 Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Style and function together in this unit. Globe-Wernicke started in 1882 and patented the stack

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase 7 Sections
Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase 7 Sections

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930
Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930

Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Art Deco barrister bookcase by Hale offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910

By Macey Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase

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

Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s
Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s

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

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

By Macey Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Macey offers oak construction with six stacks, each

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous four-stack mahogany barrister bookcase with leaded glass doors By Globe Wernicke USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous four-stack mahogany barrister bookcase with leaded glass doors By Globe Wernicke USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1920s
Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1920s

Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1920s

By Macey Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique four-stack oak barrister bookcase By Macey USA, circa 1920s Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs
Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs

Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs

By Hale and Kilburn Company

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique barrister bookcase by Hale Furniture Company features hardwood construction, original

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts three-stack lawyer barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Art & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

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
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase

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 Oak Arts & Crafts Mission 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Mission 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Mission 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts sectional Barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe-Wernicke offers quarter sawn

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers oak construction with six stacks, each having

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack 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

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

By Macey Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister bookcase by Macey offers oak construction with four

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Seven-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Seven-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Seven-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack 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

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Lundstrom offers quarter sawn oak construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase w Drawer
Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase w Drawer

Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase w Drawer

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 5 piece Globe Wernicke library lawyer barrister bookshelf / bookcase. Made of quartersawn

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Six-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Six-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Six-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts six-stack lawyer bookcases By Globe Wernicke USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

5 Piece Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Remington Rand, C1930
5 Piece Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Remington Rand, C1930

5 Piece Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Remington Rand, C1930

By Remington Rand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 5 pc quarter sawn oak stacking Bookcase. 3 storage sections with a top and bottom. Storage

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Maple, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack lawyer bookcases By Globe Wernicke USA

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts and Crafts Mahogany Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
Globe Wernicke Arts and Crafts Mahogany Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

Globe Wernicke Arts and Crafts Mahogany Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of antique Mission Arts & Crafts three-stack lawyer barrister bookcases By

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910

By GUNN

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Barrister bookcase offers mahogany paneled construction with four stacks

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase offers oak construction with four stacks each

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with two

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910

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

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

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Stacking Barrister Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the stacking barrister bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and oak, every stacking barrister bookcase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stacking barrister bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A stacking barrister bookcase made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stacking barrister bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Globe Wernicke, Shaw Walker and GUNN are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Stacking Barrister Bookcase?

Prices for a stacking barrister bookcase start at $600 and top out at $8,995 with the average selling for $1,755.

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 Stacking Barrister Bookcase
  • 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 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 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.

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