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Early 20thC Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6-section bookcase in oak. 4 sections for storage, 2 sections 18.75 tall, and 2 sections
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rare Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase Cabinet, c. 1910
s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Norwalk, CT
This superb and rare "Combination" bookcase by Globe Wernicke features their iconic "Elastic
Category
Early 20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1890s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts six-stack lawyer bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1890s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Danner Mahogany Sliding Door Stack Barrister Bookcase
By John Danner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookcase by Danner and retailed by Paine of Boston offers mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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 Oak Panel Green 5 Section Stacking Lawyer
s Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke oak panel side green 5 section Stacking Barrister Lawyer's bookcase. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase, Globe Wernicke, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase, Globe Wernicke, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister Mission bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase Slant Front Secretary circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister secretary by Globe Wernicke offer quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Gunn School Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique /arts and Crafts bookcase in the manner of Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission oak Barrister law office bookcase features four stacks with pull
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Macey Five Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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 of storage space. Marked "GF YOUNGSTOWN OHIO" also bears decal from the State of N...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage stackable barrister bookcase painted in a gray finish features four spacious storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
A Five Tier Barristers Mahogany Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality early 20th century mahogany Globe-Wernicke five-tier barristers bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Four Tier Globe Wernicke Barrister
s Lawyer
s Bookcases
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of four tier ‘Globe Wernicke’ barristers bookcases each consisting of a base fitted with a
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Rare Antique Globe Wernicke "Elastic" Barrister
s Three Tier Sectional Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Antique Globe Wernicke "Elastic" Barrister's Bookcase Three Tier Sections & Drawer Glazed
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Various Arts
Crafts Items as Outlined Below
Located in Big Flats, NY
75993 - Six Stack Barrister Bookcase
75965 - Six Stack Barrister Bookcase
75570 - Five Stack
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts
Crafts Danner Oak Barrister Stack Sliding Door Bookcase, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Danner offers oak construction with three stacks
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Stack Bookcase c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Glove Wernicke offers mahogany construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Arts
Crafts Oak Barrister 4-Stack Bookcase by Macey, circa 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak case having four
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Stack Barrister Secretary Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Gunn Stack Mahogany Barrister Double Bookcase, C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts double barrister bookcase by Gunn offers mahogany construction with five
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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
Globe
Wernicke Bookcase in fanstastic Tiger Oak
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stunning antique globe-wernicke 5-stack barrister bookcase in tigered oak and metal
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two stack barrister bookcase made by Globe Wernicke in the early 1900s features their simple
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
Five-Section MARKED GLOB WERNICKIE Barrister Case Made in Cincinnati OH - W169
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice looking "Sectional Bookcase" (Barrister Case) by Globe-Warnicke. Made in the early
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Oak Arts
Crafts Mission Four-Section Stacking Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Oak Mission Barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Barrister Stack Bookcase C1910
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
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mission oak barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
bookcases", which became known as stacking barrister bookcases, due to their popularity with law firms.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
5 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful 5 Tier Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase.
A
Category
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors in Four Sections
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase, DVD cabinet.
Antique stacking or barrister's bookcase made by 'The
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer
s Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with patinated brass knobs, copper flashed
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Federal Style Barrister Stacking Bookcases in Mahogany
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Federal style barrister stacking bookcases in mahogany with solid doors. Four
Category
20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1920s Minty Barristers Modular Mahogany Library Bookcases Drawers Cabinets
By Minty of Oxford
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
versatile set of antique modular stacking bookcases Stand at just over 5 foot. There are three banks, which
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century Mahogany Finish Globe-Wernicke Lawyer
s Cabinet, circa 1905
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
bookcases produced by these companies are usually called “barrister” bookcases because of their popularity
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Barristers Oak
Glass 4-Tier Bookcase Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stacking 3 Section Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke mahogany stacking 3 section Barrister Lawyers bookcase. Item features 3
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister secretary bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Humphrey Widman Four Section Tiger Oak Barrister Lawyers Stacking Bookcase
By Humphrey Widman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare antique Humphrey Widman four section tiger oak barrister stacking bookcase with metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Five Section Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 section oak stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke. 3 sections for storage measuring 14.75
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Hale Industries Walnut Mission Barrister Cabinet Library Bookcase Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th Century Hale Industries Barrister Lawyer Stacking Bookcases. Classic Mission
Category
1990s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Barrister 5-Case Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts mission oak Barrister sectional bookcase by Globe Wernicke, Co. features five
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Stackable Barristers Oak
Glass 2-Tier Bookcase Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Fred Macey Co.
Manufacturer: Fred Macey Co.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Four Section Vintage Pine Wood
Glass Barrister Stack Stacking Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four Section vintage pine wood & glass barrister stack lawyers bookcase. Item features sliding
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
Nucraft Mid Century Modern Walnut Barrister Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern Barrister style display cabinet by Nucraft out of Grand Rapids Michigan
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke 3-Stack Barrister Oak Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Barrister three-stack bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Sectional Bookcase With Leaded Glass Doors #4
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional barrister book case comprised of a base, top, one 12 1/4" H case
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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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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