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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
Antique Pearson Arts
Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase on Claw
Ball Feet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pearson Arts And Crafts Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Claw & Ball Feet
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Ogee Base
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase by Hale C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase by Hale with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Base C1920
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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 Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Base
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Arts
Crafts Macey Six Stack Oak Barrister Bookcases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Macey Six Stack Oak Barrister Bookcases with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Bases, C1920
Measure
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Antique Three Shelf Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet with Leaded Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique mission style three stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet is from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Oak Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass Doors by Globe-Wernicke, Pair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of antique oak barrister bookcases by Globe-Wernicke. The bookcases feature
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair Antique Petite English Lawyer Barrister Bookcase Leaded Glass Mahogany
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair antique petite English lawyer barrister bookcase leaded glass mahogany.
Direct from London
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage gray metal barrister-style bookcase has sliding glass doors to protect your books. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
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
Vintage Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five stack metal bookcase set on large casters. Refinished in a bare metal style finish. Recessing
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases
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
Monumental 1903 Glove Wernicke Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcases and File Cabinets
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Esperance, NY
Globe Wernicke is a renowned furniture company known for its high-quality, innovative barrister
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique English Lawyer Barrister Bookcase Stacking Leaded Glass Oak Edwardian
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Lawyer Barrister Bookcase Stacking Leaded Glass Oak Edwardian.
Direct from England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Oak Four Section Lawyer
s Barrister
s Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A four-section stacking lawyer’s bookcase in oak, each graduated section with a raising and
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
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
Stunning Antique 4 Section Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase C.1920
1/2
By Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Barristers Bookcase Circa 1920's
A very well made piece, highly desirable especially in this condition.
We
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak 18-Drawer Card Catalog File Cabinet with Barrister Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique oak 18-drawer card catalog file cabinet with barrister bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Stacking Barrister Bookcase and Desk with Leaded Glass, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass Barrister bookcase surmounting slant front secretary over case having frieze and lower convex
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Lead
Stackable Metal Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic style stack bookcase with glass fronted shelves, newly refinished in a bare metal finish
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Three Large Oak Sectional Waterfall Barrister Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Three large solid oak six sectional bookcases the shaped cornice above five graduated tiers and
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-able glass front bookcases, used primarily for government and law offices. The idea was to have a glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Shaw Walker Antique Dark Brown Barrister Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Five shelves with glass drop down doors. Modular. This can be seen at our store at 149 Madison Ave in Manhattan.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister
s Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke, Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is an original modular lawyer's cabinet with glass doors that open and slide in from the top. The whole piece is modular consisting of 5 pieces: the top, the bottom an...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Barrister
s Bookcase, Four-Section, Glazed, Globe Wernicke Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bookcase, a four section, glazed, Globe Wernicke taste barrister's book shelf in
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with five stacks
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase, Grand Rapids Co, 1910
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Grand Rapids Michigan Co. , offers
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Lundstrom Stack Barrister Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Arts and Crafts Mission bookcases by Lundstrom offer oak construction with four
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
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
Antique Arts
Crafts Weis Mahogany Two-Stack Barrister Bookcase Secretary c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister secretary by Weis offers mahogany construction with drop front
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Fiberglass
Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very tall Art Deco bookcase all of the sections have a copper side banding, the five
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts four-stack lawyer bookcases
By Globe Wernicke
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack lawyer bookcases
By Globe Wernicke
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Danner Sliding Door Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By John Danner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Danner offers quarter sawn oak construction with cases having
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Outstanding Set of Ten Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional set of ten antique Arts & Crafts five-stack lawyer bookcases
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Set of Five Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional set of five antique Arts & Crafts five-stack lawyer bookcases
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Macey Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Macey offers oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Arts
Crafts Claw Foot Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn Furniture, Grand Rapids offers
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Gunn Quarter Sawn Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Stunning Antique circa 1920
s 4 Section Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning globe Wernicke Barristers oak bookcase.
We have
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Wernicke Barrister Wood Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Pasadena, TX
Universal style Barrister bookcase, measures 49.4".
Three level Classic bookcase by Globe Wernicke
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vibrant Blue Modern Barrister Cabinet Library Bookcase Lawyer Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Modern painted blue library barrister bookcase. Features modular sections that stack. Made of wood
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Barristers Oak
Glass 3-Tier Bookcase Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historical Fact: Barrister bookcases earned their name because they were originally designed for traveling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Stackable Barristers Oak Bookcase w/ Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Michigan, this antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase from the 1920s is a stunning example of early
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique English Oak Three-Section Barrister Stacked Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English barrister bookcase features oak construction with three sections including one
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Mahogany Barrister Stack Bookcase C1920
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
Arts
Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister Stack and Drawer Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Barrister bookcase features quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks having pullout
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts&Crafts Mission Oak&Leaded Glass Barrister Stack Bookcase circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase offers oak construction with four stacks
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
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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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