Glazed Sectional Stacking Bookcase By Globe Wernicke
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Item details
Height
180.0 cm
Width
87.0 cm
Depth
28.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A beautifully crafted vintage bookcase. This wonderfully detailed bookcase by Globe Wernicke, features 5 shelf cabinets with doors that open by sliding them up and over. Three taller cabinets and two shorter.
Antique Barristers Bookcases were first seen in the late Victorian period and were usually stacking with glazed cabinet doors. They were designed to store books or other office documents and were commonly seen in solicitors offices, libraries or schools. They are extremely collectable as they can house a large book collection and are quite unique in their design. The shelves needn't be used only for books though. Any collection of items can be stored and displayed within the separate sections.
Globe-Wernicke was first established in 1899 when Otto Wernicke bought the Globe Company. Wernicke also acquired the Fred Macey Co which also made the well known stacking barrister bookcases. Globe Wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase until it fell into receivership in 1932 as a result of The Depression. The business then reopened in 1934. Globe Wernicke had production facilities in the United States, Canada, Britain, France and Germany.
The bookcase is easily transported as each of its 5 sections can be easily separated. You'll want to sit this piece with its back to a wall. Rest assured that it is completely structurally sound and intact but its tall height and narrow depth mean that it's most at home with a wall behind it. Super shelving with all of the patina and signs of age and use that you'd expect, and want.
W87 x D28 x H180cm
Condition report:
The bookcase is easily transported as each of its 5 sections can be easily separated. You'll want to sit this piece with its back to a wall. Rest assured that it is completely structurally sound and intact but its tall height and narrow depth mean that it's most at home with a wall behind it. Super shelving with all of the patina and signs of age and use that you'd expect, and want.
Welcome to Retrovintageonline - All items of this age will show some signs of use commensurate with their age. This item is in very nice used condition. Check out our 5 Star reviews on Google and Vinterior and please message us if there is anything we can help you with or if you have any queries regarding condition. If it helps, we’re more than happy to film a little movie of an item and then send it on to you via WhatsApp. Stuart, Retrovintageonline
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Hi there! We use trusted furniture couriers who collect from us and deliver to all parts of mainland GB every week. Generally they’ll uplift pieces from us on a Monday morning. If you decide to purchase an item, we’ll arrange the delivery and pass you a note of the courier's mobile number to allow easy communication. Our couriers travel alone so, for larger or heavier pieces, they'll need help lifting the item at the point of delivery. Stuart
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2018
- 234 sales
- Ships from Stewarton, United Kingdom
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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