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Remington Rand Industrial Green Steel Metal Stacking Barrister Storage Cabinet A
Remington Rand Industrial Green Steel Metal Stacking Barrister Storage Cabinet A

Remington Rand Industrial Green Steel Metal Stacking Barrister Storage Cabinet A

By Remington Rand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remington Rand Industrial Green Steel Metal Stacking Barrister Storage Cabinet (A). Item featured

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel 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

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Steel Barrister Shelving Collection
Steel Barrister Shelving Collection

Steel Barrister Shelving Collection

Located in Wainscott, NY

Collection of vintage steel baristers with glass doors. Each box is individual allowing endless

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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

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Steel

pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases
pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases

pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases

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H 42.5 in W 35 in D 13.25 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

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Steel

Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

have a large selection of brushed steel, gray and faux wood finish barrister cases in stock by various

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker
Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker

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

Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase

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

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Brushed Steel 2 Stack Barrister Book Case by Globe Wernicke
Industrial Brushed Steel 2 Stack Barrister Book Case by Globe Wernicke

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

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Brass, Steel

Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century, Industrial, barrister bookcase, features four interlocking, stackable cases with

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case by Globe Wernicke Co.
Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case by Globe Wernicke Co.

Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case by Globe Wernicke Co.

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, four-stack, sectional bookcase, barrister case by The Globe Wernicke Co. is

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case By Globe Wernicke Co.
Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case By Globe Wernicke Co.

Early 20th Century Oak Barrister Case By Globe Wernicke Co.

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, four-stack, sectional bookcase, barrister case by The Globe Wernicke Co

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Industrial Polished Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Mid Century Industrial Polished Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase

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 Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
Vintage Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase

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

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase

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

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Steel

Industrial Six Section Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1948
Industrial Six Section Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1948

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 bottom, pictured, has no door. Bottom cabinet does not have to be used if preferable. T...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Authentic Steel and Glass Lawyers Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
Authentic Steel and Glass Lawyers Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

Authentic Steel and Glass Lawyers Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Oakville, CT

4-section, Globe Wernicke Barrister lawyers bookcase. In original gray paint with original glass

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish
Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish

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

Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets
Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets

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 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

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

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

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

Mid-Century Modern Tall Metal Six Sections Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Tall Metal Six Sections Barrister Bookcase Cabinet

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

Materials

Steel

Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass
Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass

Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass

Located in Topeka, KS

! This incredible vintage steel stacking barrister bookcase will make the best library or place to

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Barristers Case
Polished Steel Barristers Case

Polished Steel Barristers Case

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H 50.5 in W 36 in D 16.5 in

Polished Steel Barristers Case

Located in Oakland, CA

Handsome barristers bookcase with brass cabrio legs. Nice use of mixed metals.

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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal Brushed Steel Industrial Barrister Lawyers Book Case
Pair of Metal Brushed Steel Industrial Barrister Lawyers Book Case

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

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Metal

Barrister Bookcase of glass and steel
Barrister Bookcase of glass and steel

Barrister Bookcase of glass and steel

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H 70 in W 33 in D 13 in

Barrister Bookcase of glass and steel

Located in Madison, WI

This Barrister Bookcase is four stacked storage compartments. Glass door on each slides up on

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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Barristers Bookcase by Globe Wenicke
Polished Steel Barristers Bookcase by Globe Wenicke

Polished Steel Barristers Bookcase by Globe Wenicke

Located in Treasure Island, CA

A real nice stack of 3 cases in polished steel. Expertly restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Four-Unit Barrister's Bookcase
Polished Steel Four-Unit Barrister's Bookcase

Polished Steel Four-Unit Barrister's Bookcase

Located in Oakland, CA

Handsome four unit steel and glass bookcase. Modular design allows for a one thru 4 bookcase units

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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Storage File Cabinet Lawyer's Barrister Bookcase, Steel, Glass Doors
Storage File Cabinet Lawyer's Barrister Bookcase, Steel, Glass Doors

Storage File Cabinet Lawyer's Barrister Bookcase, Steel, Glass Doors

Located in Madison, WI

Storage file cabinet from lawyer's barrister. Painted steel with four shelves behind glass door

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase, 1960s
Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase, 1960s

Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase, 1960s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Madison, WI

steel metal barrister bookcase, circa 1960s in good vintage condition with the few, expected nicks and

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcases, 1960s
Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcases, 1960s

Vintage NASA Industrial Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcases, 1960s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Madison, WI

steel metal barrister bookcases, circa 1960s. Five units available. All are 36 inches wide x 15 inches

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Barrister Three-Section Steel Storage File Cabinet / Bookcase with Glass Front
Barrister Three-Section Steel Storage File Cabinet / Bookcase with Glass Front

Barrister Three-Section Steel Storage File Cabinet / Bookcase with Glass Front

Located in Madison, WI

Barrister unit of steel with glass fronts for storage and books. Three stacking sections, each with

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Early 20th century Barrister Cabinet/File System in blue-painted steel
Early 20th century Barrister Cabinet/File System in blue-painted steel

Early 20th century Barrister Cabinet/File System in blue-painted steel

Located in Madison, WI

Early 20th century barrister cabinet provides significant storage and organizational capacity

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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel, Brass

Storage Barrister Cabinet or Bookcase Three-Sections of Steel with Glass Fronts
Storage Barrister Cabinet or Bookcase Three-Sections of Steel with Glass Fronts

Storage Barrister Cabinet or Bookcase Three-Sections of Steel with Glass Fronts

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Madison, WI

Barrister storage cabinet or bookshelf unit of painted ivory steel with glass fronts. Three

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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Steel Barrister Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the steel barrister case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and glass, every steel barrister case was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a steel barrister case — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A steel barrister case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Globe Wernicke, General Fireproofing Company and Steelcase each produced at least one beautiful steel barrister case that is worth considering.

How Much is a Steel Barrister Case?

Prices for a steel barrister case start at $895 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,800.

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.