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Industrial Barrister Bookcase

Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Tall Industrial Mid Century Six Stack Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, industrial, barrister bookcase, features six interlocking, stackable cases with glass front doors that slide to open has a newly brushed steel exterior and contrasting, o...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcases with Glass Lift-Up Doors
Vintage Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcases with Glass Lift-Up Doors

Vintage Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcases with Glass Lift-Up Doors

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A handsome set of three vintage industrial barrister bookcases or display cabinets constructed of steel with large glass-front doors.

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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stack Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stack Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Industrial Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stack Barrister Bookcase

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Industrial Modern Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stacking Barrister Bookc...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Globe-Wernicke Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcase, Five Stack
Vintage Globe-Wernicke Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcase, Five Stack

Vintage Globe-Wernicke Industrial Steel Barrister Bookcase, Five Stack

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An impressive vintage five-stack steel barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke, retaining its original metal manufacturer’s badge reading “Globe-Wernicke, Made in U.S.A.”

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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase in Black with Glass Doors
Vintage Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase in Black with Glass Doors

Vintage Globe-Wernicke Steel Barrister Bookcase in Black with Glass Doors

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage industrial steel barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke, retaining its original manufacturer’s badge.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century, Industrial, barrister bookcase features a brushed steel finish with glass fronts that slide open.

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Beautifully Restored Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Beautifully Restored Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Beautifully Restored Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial metal barrister bookcase, stacks three high.

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Oak Barrister Bookcase Document Cabinet
Industrial Oak Barrister Bookcase Document Cabinet

Industrial Oak Barrister Bookcase Document Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderfully detailed, midcentury, industrial, solid oak, barrister bookcase, document cabinet features 5 divided cabinets with doors that slide up to open with side panel to lock the...

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

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 metal detachable base. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage gray metal barrister-style bookcase has sliding glass doors to protect your books.

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Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Four Stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase
Four Stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Four Stack Industrial Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous stacked barrister bookcase with wood top and glass doors.

Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase
Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase

Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase

By GUNN

Located in Lafayette, IN

Fantastic vintage quarter-sawn oak barrister bookcase made by Gunn. Bookcase stands over 6 feet tall and features an unusual 26" width size.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke
Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke

Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Industrial Rustic pair of modular stacking sectional or barrister bookcases by Globe-Wernicke composed of distressed beige metal frames including 4 tall sections &am...

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase
Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

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H 52.5 in W 33 in D 15 in

Restored Barrister Metal Bookcase

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage lawyers stack bookcase, refinished in a bare metal style. Three glass front cabinets that recede into the unit. Originally used by lawyers to protect their law books, now res...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s
Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s

Globe Wernicke Midcentury Industrial Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, 1960s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern industrial metal five-stack glass front barrister bookcases By Globe-Wernicke USA, 1960s Measures: 33" W x 13.13" D x 84.25" H.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases
pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases

pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases

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H 42.5 in W 35 in D 13.25 in

pair of Steel Barrister Bookcases

Located in Bainbridge, NY

pair of restored steel Barrister Bookcases with glass fronts. Can be stacked. Multiples available with notice. Ideal multi-use, dust free storage piece. Great storage for small, co...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

Restored Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

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H 53 in W 35 in D 11 in

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 industrial style. Easy to add more compartments. (Please confirm item location - NY...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Shaw Walker

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek Mid-Century Modern Industrial metal four-stack barrister bookcase In the style of Shaw Walker USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 33"W x 13"D x 77.75"H.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase

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 glass fronts that allow for dust free storage at home or in the office. (Please ...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Metal Three-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

By Shaw Walker

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek pair of Mid-Century Modern Industrial metal three-stack barrister bookcases In the style of Shaw Walker or Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 33"W x 13"D x 63...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

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H 43.25 in W 34 in D 15 in

Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

Macey three stack barrister bookcase with copper flashed japanned hardware. Three stack compartments with a base and top. Original dark finish, circa 1910-1920. The bottom component ...

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

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H 67 in W 36 in D 19 in

Large Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage metal lawyer bookcase with four stacked cabinets with glass fronts. Refinished in a bare metal style finish and set on large metal casters. *Two broken glass panes have been ...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

Mid-Century Three Stack Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage metal barrister bookcase with sliding glass doors. Refinished in a bare metal style for a handsome industrial look.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

1920s Dark Wood Tone Barrister Bookcase
1920s Dark Wood Tone Barrister Bookcase

1920s Dark Wood Tone Barrister Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in New York, NY

1920s dark wood tone barrister bookcase with four pullout / pull-out glass doors. Made by Macey. Stamped "912. Finish 1". This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper ...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

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H 77.75 in W 33 in D 13 in

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

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H 75.5 in W 33 in D 13 in

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase
US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

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H 74.25 in W 33 in D 13 in

US Government Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Industrial metal stacking lawyer or barrister bookcase with glass doors.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet This is a good quality golden oak Bookcase or filing cabinet, all of the shelves have a glazed up and over door and brass knobs The...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

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Oak

Stackable Metal Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
Stackable Metal Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

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. The Globe-Wernicke Company was formed in 1882. The company patented the 'elastic ...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases

Macey Solid Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
Macey Solid Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase

Macey Solid Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

Solid tiger oak Macey four stack barrister bookcase. The set is comprised of a top, tapered footed base, and a 13" cabinet, 11" cabinet and two 9" cabinets. Mullioned panes of glass ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Style and function together in this unit. Globe-Wernicke started in 1882 and patented the stack-able glass front bookcases, used primarily for government and law offices. The idea wa...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Wernicke Barrister Wood Bookcase
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Wernicke Barrister Wood Bookcase

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. Wood and glass.

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf
Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf

Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage industrial barrister bookshelf. This is a super cool vintage industrial piece feature a raw metal construction. Its matte finish is a gray/off-green color that changes a bi...

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20th Century Unknown Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Barrister Bookcases by Shaw Walker, Pair
Antique Metal Barrister Bookcases by Shaw Walker, Pair

Antique Metal Barrister Bookcases by Shaw Walker, Pair

By Shaw Walker

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and outstanding pair of antique metal barrister bookcases by Shaw Walker. The bookcases retain the original army green finish. Each unit comes in five stacking sections, inclu...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910

Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910

By Macey Co., Globe Wernicke

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...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker
Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker

Vintage Metal Green 2 Section Barrister Lawyer's Stacking Bookcase Shaw Walker

By Shaw Walker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage steel metal green 2 section Barrister Lawyer's stacking bookcase Shaw Walker. Item features steel metal construction, sliding glass doors, green painted finish, 4 part constr...

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Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

*Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
*Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer

*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-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in ...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

1920s Dark Wood Tone Five-Section Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors
1920s Dark Wood Tone Five-Section Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors

1920s Dark Wood Tone Five-Section Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors

By Hale

Located in New York, NY

Five-section dark wood tone barrister bookcase with pull out glass doors from the 1920s. Made by Hale. This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper west side in Manhat...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Four Stack Mid-Century Barrister with Wood Trim Top
Four Stack Mid-Century Barrister with Wood Trim Top

Four Stack Mid-Century Barrister with Wood Trim Top

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Factory style stack-able barrister bookcase, restored in a bare metal industrial look, completed with a finished wood top.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases

Stackable Barrister Bookcase
Stackable Barrister Bookcase

Stackable Barrister Bookcase

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H 76 in W 33 in D 13 in

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 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase
Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase

Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase

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H 73 in W 33 in D 13 in

Five Stack Industrial Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Restored lawyer bookcase with glass drop front doors. Refinished in a striking bare metal style finish and set on large metal casters. Great for home or office storage. (Please co...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Mid Century Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century, Industrial, barrister bookcase, features four interlocking, stackable cases with brushed steel exterior and original gray paint interiors and glass front doors that slid...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

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H 71 in W 33 in D 13 in

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy metal detachable base. Recessing glass fronts that allow for dust free storage at ...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

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H 68.5 in W 33 in D 18 in

Industrial Finish Barrister Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage industrial metal four-stack bookcase features a glass front, round metal knobs and a sturdy metal detachable base. Recessing glass fronts that allow for dust free storage at ...

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Vintage 1930s Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Stacking Glass Front Barrister Bookcase
Industrial Stacking Glass Front Barrister Bookcase

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 compartments. From a US military base. Two available - sold and priced individually.

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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Industrial Polished Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Mid Century Industrial Polished Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase

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 top cap and a bottom with feet. Square style that works perfectly. Interior space is ...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Lafayette, IN

Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 7 feet tall and features a great industrial patina to its original gray paint, steel construction, aluminum hardware,...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

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Metal, Steel

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Lafayette, IN

Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 6 1/2 feet tall and features a great industrial patina to its original gray paint, steel construction, aluminum har...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

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Metal, Steel

Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted
Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted

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 yellow painted finish to the wood cases and wood framed glass doors.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase
Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase

Vintage 1960s Industrial Five Stack Gray Steel Metal Barrister Bookcase

Located in Lafayette, IN

Fantastic vintage metal barrister bookcase. Bookcase stands over 7 feet tall and features a great Industrial patina to its original gray paint, steel construction, aluminium hardware...

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Six Section Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1948
Industrial Six Section Steel Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1948

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 bottom, pictured, has no door. Bottom cabinet does not have to be used if preferable. T...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister
Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister

Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister

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H 73.5 in W 33 in D 13 in

Vintage Industrial Metal Barrister

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage stackable barrister bookcase painted in a gray finish features four spacious storage barristers stacked on top of each other.  

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets
Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets

Pair of Metal Industrial Barrister Four Sections Bookcases Cabinets

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice Industrial glass doors steel construction Barrister bookcases.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass
Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Metal Four Stack Barrister
Industrial Metal Four Stack Barrister

Industrial Metal Four Stack Barrister

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H 73 in W 33 in D 10.5 in

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 metal detachable base. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Bookcases

Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish
Tall Industrial, Steel Barrister Bookcase with Five Sections in Faux Wood Finish

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...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase by Macey
Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase by Macey

Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase by Macey

By Macey Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, mahogany, barrister bookcase by Macey Co. circa turn of the 20th century consists of two interlocking, modular, glass front cases that Measure 14 and 12 inches height. The b...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Stack Metal Barrister Bookcase (Single Unit)
Mid-Century Stack Metal Barrister Bookcase (Single Unit)

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).

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase

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, interlocking cases with sliding, glass front doors.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Maple Six Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Mid Century Maple Six Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

Mid Century Maple Six Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare barrister bookcase in maple. 4 storage sections with a top and footed base. Top section has a storage capacity of 32 x 9.5 x 8.25 H, other 3 sections are 32 x 9.5 x 10.25 H. Cab...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Barrister Multi Function Bookcase File Cabinet
Vintage Mid Century Barrister Multi Function Bookcase File Cabinet

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 barrister bookcase. Antique blue with file drawer, secretary work space and book storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
Vintage Jebco Steel Metal 2 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase

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, 2 bookcase stacks with glass doors, 1 base, original beige painted finish, origin...

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Vintage 1980s Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Edwardian Globe Wernicke Style Three Tiered Sectional Bookcase. An "elastic bookcase" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These are high-quality stacki...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Globe-Wernicke Barrister 3-Part Stackable Vertical Bookcase 60% off original

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 and metal pulls. Finished in an elegant black the bookcase sits on four square legs....

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer

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-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in ...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

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Industrial Furniture - Mid-Century Modern Display Vitrine - Collectible Design Offered for sale is a 1960s display vitrine in steel and glass, made in Italy and originaly set in a f...

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Steel

Industrial Commercial Grade Stainless Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet, Vitrine
Industrial Commercial Grade Stainless Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet, Vitrine

Industrial Commercial Grade Stainless Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet, Vitrine

Located in New York, NY

Industrial, commercial grade stainless steel and glass medical cabinet, vitrine, showcase. The case features two full length glass fronted doors, which open to reveal interior adjust...

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Industrial Metal Display Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Industrial Metal Display Cabinet, Mid-20th Century

Industrial Metal Display Cabinet, Mid-20th Century

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This tall display cabinet has been taken down to bare metal and then sealed to give a handsome industrial factory look. The unit comes from a doctors office and is at least 100 years...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

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Vintage medicine cabinet (wall unit), 1970s

Vintage medicine cabinet (wall unit), 1970s

$703

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in

Vintage medicine cabinet (wall unit), 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hospital medicine cabinet (wall unit). Made of iron and glass held in place by a rubber strip in the steel. This cabinet dates from the 1970s and was manufactured in Hungary. Feature...

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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Early 20th c. Lundstrom Four Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1900-1920
Early 20th c. Lundstrom Four Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1900-1920

Early 20th c. Lundstrom Four Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1900-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique lawyer's bookcase with four modular, stacking glass-front tiers plus top crown molding and a footed base. The whole piece is modular consisting of six pieces: the t...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman

$1,850

H 72.25 in W 36 in D 13 in

Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chrome étagère, bookshelf or vitrine, in the manner of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s.

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Industrial Style Iron Gunmetal Finish Secretary Cabinet 8.5 Ft.
Industrial Style Iron Gunmetal Finish Secretary Cabinet 8.5 Ft.

Industrial Style Iron Gunmetal Finish Secretary Cabinet 8.5 Ft.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Imposing industrial style secretary bookcase cabinet with a 2 part construction. Crafted in India from iron featuring a dark gunmetal finish. The top has an arched bonnet fronted by ...

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Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

$1,123

H 66.93 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in

Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage 2-door iron medical cabinet with it's original patina. The cabinet has some signs of use (see photo). Keys are available.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

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1930s 3-Tier Stacking Barrister Bookcase with Glass-Front Lift-Up Doors
1930s 3-Tier Stacking Barrister Bookcase with Glass-Front Lift-Up Doors

1930s 3-Tier Stacking Barrister Bookcase with Glass-Front Lift-Up Doors

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s 3-Tier Stacking Barrister Bookcase with Glass-Front Lift-Up Doors Wood Handles Nice small size Manufactured by the C.J. Lundstrom Manufacturing Company, based in Little Falls, ...

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Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s
Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

$2,627Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in

Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This industrial factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. It is made of metal. It has four shelves closed with a magnetic latch. All shelves has been cleaned and finished in bla...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Glass-Front Display Cabinet Bookcase with Double Doors

Vintage Glass-Front Display Cabinet Bookcase with Double Doors

Located in High Point, NC

A striking vintage teak display cabinet featuring eight glass-paneled doors and a timeless, clean-lined design. Crafted with a warm natural wood finish, this tall cabinet offers both...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Clean Lined Architectural Metal Bookshelf with Distressed Original Patina
Clean Lined Architectural Metal Bookshelf with Distressed Original Patina

Clean Lined Architectural Metal Bookshelf with Distressed Original Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined architectural metal bookshelf, American, circa 1980s. Retains its wonderful original overall oxidized patina. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase or book...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Antique Globe Wernicke 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1930

Antique Globe Wernicke 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1930

By Globe Wernicke

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A Globe-Wernicke lawyer's bookcase from circa 1910-1930 exemplifies early 20th-century office furniture design. The modular construction features five interlocking pieces—top,...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

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Bakelite, Cherry, Maple

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

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By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

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Located in Soquel, CA

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Industrial Barrister Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal industrial barrister bookcase for your home. An industrial barrister bookcase — often made from metal, glass and steel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect industrial barrister bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An industrial barrister bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made industrial barrister bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, General Fireproofing Company and Hale are consistently popular.

How Much is a Industrial Barrister Bookcase?

Prices for an industrial barrister bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $720 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

A Close Look at Industrial Furniture

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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 Industrial Barrister Bookcase

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.