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Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn Furniture, 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase
By Gunn Furniture Co.
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase With Leaded Glass Doors
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts three-stack barrister bookcase
Attributed to Globe Wernicke
USA
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 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 four
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Gunn Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers oak construction with five stacks
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Globe Warner Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak law office Barrister bookcase by Globe Warner
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Antique Arts
Crafts Oak 3-Section Barrister Bookcases by Macey
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcases by Macey each offer oak construction with
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Carved Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1920s
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase by Macey, circa 1920s. The bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gunn Arts and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920.
Measures- 62.25"H x 34.25"W x 14.25"D; Shelf
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke School Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
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
Glass, Oak
SUPERB Antique Barrister Bookcase by Michigan Chair Company from Early 1900s.
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very nice set of barrister bookcases from the early 1900s in very good condition. Made
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Viking Mahogany
Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Viking offers mahogany construction with three
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Gunn 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe-Wernicke 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts sectional barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke Pattern 110, Grade 198, offers
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Shaw Walker Arts
Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcases
By Shaw Walker
USA
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Shaw Walker Arts
Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcases
By Shaw Walker
USA
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mahogany Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with three
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe-Wernicke 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts sectional barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe-Wernicke 5-Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts sectional barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Four Stack Oak 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
Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on Straight
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Measures- 59.75"H x 34.25"W x 12.5
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Missions Oak Macey Three 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
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke School Barrister Bookcase c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Upper Gallery and Lower Drawer
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Pair Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Five Stack Barrister Bookcases, C. 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique matching pair of barrister bookcases by Globe Wernicke offer oak construction with each
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts mission oak Barrister bookcase by Macey features three stacks each with traditionally
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on Ogee
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
s, NY, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts sectional Barrister bookcase by Hale's, Herkimer, NY, offers quarter sawn oak
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large Corner Sectional Barrister Bookcase, Replica by Studio Globe Wernicke
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare barrister bookcase in big corner set. The piece features 6 columns of stacking bookcases of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Globe Wernicke Oak Wood Panel Side Green 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke oak panel side green 4 section stacking barrister bookcase. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Macey Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase attributed to Macey offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Raised Panel Four Stack Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak raised panel construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920.
Measures - 47.5"H x 34"W x 12.5"D
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Arts & Crafts Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Glass Doors and Ogee Base with
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Mirror
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 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
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke School Barrister Bookcase C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique American Three Shelf Barrister Bookcase Cabinet in Tiger Oak
By Macey Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique mission style three stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet was made by
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored lawyer bookcase with glass drop front doors. Refinished in a striking bare metal style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Three Stack Claw Foot Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Oak Three Stack Claw Foot Barrister Bookcase c1920
Measures - 45"h x 34"w x 13"d;
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Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Edwardian Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Edwardian barrister Globe Wernicke three-part waterfall oak stacking bookcase. It has its original
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
American Oak Stacking Lawyer or Barrister Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century barrister or lawyer four section stacking bookcase in completely original
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Restored Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two stack lawyers bookcase refinished in an Industrial metal style. Retracting glass doors protect
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Globe Weinecke Leaded Glass 5 Section Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leaded glass bookcase by Globe Weinecke C1920. Quarter sawn oak in original finish
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Gunn Mahogany Double Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister double bookcase offers mahogany construction with five stacks
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Arts
Crafts Macey Mahogany
Satinwood Banded Double Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister double stacking bookcase by Macey offers mahogany construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke 5-Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Bookcase with Desk, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts secretary by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with barrister cases
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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Barrister Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of barrister bookcases available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and oak, all barrister bookcases available were constructed with great care. Barrister bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Barrister bookcases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, industrial and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many barrister bookcases are appealing in their simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Macey Co. and GUNN produced popular barrister bookcases that are worth a look.
How Much are Barrister Bookcases?
Prices for barrister bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, barrister bookcases begin at $350 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $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.
Questions About Barrister Bookcases
- 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.
- 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 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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