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Antique Stackable Barristers Oak
Glass 4-Tier Bookcase by The Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Industrial Metal Four Stack Barrister
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 Four Stack Open Oak Barrister Book Case
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, antique, early 20th century, solid oak, barrister book case by Globe Wernicke features open
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Four Stack Cherry Wood Barrister Book Case by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, 1930s, cherry, barrister book case by Globe Wernicke is four stackable cases with brass
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernike School Oak Stack Bookcase with Desk C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister secretary bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial Barrister bookcase.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Oak Stacking Barristers Bookcase
Located in Surbiton, GB
Oak stacking barristers bookcase consisting of 5 graduating sections with brass handles.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
English Barrister Bookcase in Solid Oak, circa 1930s
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A fine Arts & Crafts style barrister bookcase in solid oak. Beautiful patina to the oak. England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Arts and Craft 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Lakeland, FL
An antique Arts and Craft barrister bookcase by Gunn. Original marking can be seen in attached
Category
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Amish Made Solid Cherry Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Amish craftsmen. Handcrafted of solid cherry
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Lawyers Bookcase, Oak Bookcase, Barristers Bookcase, Scotland 1920, B1273
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lawyers bookcase, oak bookcase, barristers bookcase, 5 section bookcase, Scotland 1920, antique
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
LEXINGTON Bob Timberlake Solid Cherry Chippendale Barrister Bookcase
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style barrister bookcase from quality furniture maker Lexington, from their Bob
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase
Located in Tarleton, GB
storage with their patented "elastic bookcases." Also known as barrister's bookcases, these stackable
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Amish Made Solid Cherry Four Stack Barrister Bookcase - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Amish craftsmen. Handcrafted of solid cherry
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Amish Made Solid Cherry Four Stack Barrister Bookcase - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Amish craftsmen. Handcrafted of solid cherry
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hudson, NY
An antique tiger oak stacking cabinet and glass door barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke. modular
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Mahogany Inlaid "Oxford" Barristers Bookcase by William Baker
Co Ltd.
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany inlaid "Oxford" barristers bookcase by William Baker & Co Ltd. Constructed using solid
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
GLOBE WERNICKE 1920s Grade 299 Quartersawn Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke of Cincinnati, Ohio
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Amish Made Solid Cherry Matched Three Stack Barrister Bookcases - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A matched pair of Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcases by Amish craftsmen. Handcrafted
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase, Scotland 1910, B2426
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Arts & Crafts mission tiger oak barrister bookcase 3 stack, Scotland 1910, B2426
Category
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
GLOBE WERNICKE Grade 299 Quartersawn Tiger Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Ant. Macey Tiger Oak 3 Tier Lawyer Barrister Bookcase, American 1910, H686
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Arts and Crafts Macey Tiger oak 3 tier Lawyer barrister Bookcase, American 1910, H686
Category
Vintage 1910s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Ant. Macey Tiger Oak 3 Tier Lawyer Barrister Bookcase, American 1910, H685
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Arts and Crafts Macey tiger oak 3 tier Lawyer barrister Bookcase, American 1910, H685
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early 20thC Set of Six Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcases by Globe Wernicke c.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The modular quarter sawn oak constructed barristers’ bookcases in six interchangeable sections, two
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mission Bookcases
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Polished Steel Barristers Bookcase by Globe Wenicke
Located in Treasure Island, CA
A real nice stack of 3 cases in polished steel. Expertly restored.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
An Arts
Crafts oak barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Also known as a "circuit cabinet," it features four stacked, nesting shelfs with iron banding and upward-lifting glass paneled fronts. The bottom shelf is larger than the others and ...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Polished Steel Barristers Case
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome barristers bookcase with brass cabrio legs. Nice use of mixed metals.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage 4-Tiered Oak "Globe Wernicke" Barrister
s or Lawyer
s Bookcase B1662
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage 4-tiered oak "Globe Wernicke" Barrister's bookcase "Commemorative Plaque" B1662
Scotland
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage 4-Tiered Oak "Globe Wernicke" Barrister
s or Lawyer
s Bookcase B1662A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage 4-tiered oak "Globe Wernicke" Barrister's bookcase B1662A
Scotland, 1930
Solid oak and
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Bookcase, Leaded Glass Stacking Bookcase, Scotland 1920, B1866
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak bookcase, leaded glass stacking barrister bookcase or sectional bookcase, antique
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Book case by Macey Co.
Located in New Rochelle, NY
This is a nice antique Macey Barrister bookcase from the early 1900s Mission and Arts & Crafts
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Good Pair of Stacking Bookcases by Minty of Oxford
Located in Darwen, GB
A good pair of stacking bookcases by Minty of Oxford. A pair of oak "barristers" bookcases made
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bookcase Lawyer Storage with Two Shelves, One with Glass Front, Rubberized Top
Located in Madison, WI
Barrister bookcase storage, midcentury. Powder-coated grey steel with rubberized top. Four chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Edwardian Oak Stacking Barristers Globe Wernicke Style Bookcase
Located in Surbiton, GB
Edwardian oak stacking barristers Globe Wernicke style bookcase.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe Wernicke Three Section Modular Bookcase, Lawyer, Barrister
By Globe Wernicke
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
The Globe Wernicke bookcase system was produced in England, America, and Germany. The mobile office
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Fine Quality Globe Wernicke Barristers Five Tier Oak Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A high quality Globe Wernicke bookcase with five original stages all retaining their Globe Wernicke
Category
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Barrister book case by Lundstrom
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Five level Barrister book case made by Lundstrom of Little Falls NY. All original glass and
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Barrister/Lawyers Walnut 5 Section Leaded Glass Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H813
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Barrister/Lawyers walnut 5 section leaded glass bookcase, Scotland 1910, H813
Scotland 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Surbiton, GB
Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers bookcase with a very deep bottom section above a drawer and 2 deeper
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts
Crafts
By Macey Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
Macey Barrister bookcase, desk, oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
HALE Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Hale of Herkimer, New York, USA. Mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Five Section Solid Walnut Barrister Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5548 Fine quality solid walnut and solid oak five section stacking bookcase, having five
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Storage File Cabinet from Lawyer
s Barrister Bookcase of Steel with Glass Doors
Located in Madison, WI
Storage file cabinet from lawyer's barrister. Painted steel with four shelves behind glass door
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Arts + Crafts Bookcase, Mission Oak Barrister, Scotland 1910, B2425
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Arts + Crafts bookcase, mission oak barrister, 2 stack, Scotland 1910, B2425
Scotland
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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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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