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Mahogany Barrister Bookcase

Arts & Crafts Macey Satinwood Banded Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1920
Arts & Crafts Macey Satinwood Banded Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1920

Arts & Crafts Macey Satinwood Banded Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Macey Satinwood Banded Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1920 Measures - 59.25"H x 30.75"W x 13.5"D A classic Arts & Crafts period Macey barrister bookcase from circa 1920, ...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Globe-Wernicke Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase
Globe-Wernicke Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase

Globe-Wernicke Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique barrister bookcase by the Globe-Wernicke Company. Manufactured in Cincinnati in the early part of the 20th century, these "sectional" bookcases were popular for their storage...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Grand Rapids Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Clawfoot Barrister Bookcase c1920
Grand Rapids Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Clawfoot Barrister Bookcase c1920

Grand Rapids Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Clawfoot Barrister Bookcase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts mahogany barrister bookcase, originating from Grand Rapids and dating to approximately 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Double-Wide Mission Mahogany Barrister Case
Early 20th Century Double-Wide Mission Mahogany Barrister Case

Early 20th Century Double-Wide Mission Mahogany Barrister Case

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This double wide four stack mahogany barrister bookcase cabinet is attributed to The Globe Wernicke Co. circa the 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

C1930 Mahogany 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
C1930 Mahogany 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

C1930 Mahogany 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase

By Macy's

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic 5 section stacking barrister bookcase in red Mahogany in a chippendale revival style with sculpted feet.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Colonial Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Lundstrom Sectional Barrister Mahogany Low Bookcase with glass doors. Four-part, top.

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Hale Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase
Antique Hale Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase

Antique Hale Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Hale Desk Co. Mahogany 3 Section Stacking Barrister Glass Door Lawyers Bookcase. (1) 9.5" H, (2) 11" H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Late 20th Century Hardwood Barrister Bookcase
Late 20th Century Hardwood Barrister Bookcase

Late 20th Century Hardwood Barrister Bookcase

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A tall late 20th century barrister bookcase made from hardwood and finished in a warm mahogany colour.

Category

Late 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Grand Rapids Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Grand Rapids Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Grand Rapids Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique three-stack barrister bookcase embodies the distinctive aesthetic of the American Arts & Crafts and Mission movements, dating to approximately 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Viking Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Viking Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Viking Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

By Skandia Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts six-stack "Viking" barrister bookcase By Skandia Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and brass har...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stow Davis Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1
Stow Davis Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1

Stow Davis Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1

By Stow Davis

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Stow Davis USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA
1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA

1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The company patented the "elastic bookcases" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

5 Stack Barrister Bookcase Stacking Cabinet With Glass Doors
5 Stack Barrister Bookcase Stacking Cabinet With Glass Doors

5 Stack Barrister Bookcase Stacking Cabinet With Glass Doors

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Elevate your library or office with this exquisite 5-stack barrister bookcase, reflecting the timeless functional elegance of the classic Globe Wernicke style.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The company patented the "elastic bookcases" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stacking Mahogany Bookcase
Stacking Mahogany Bookcase

Stacking Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This excellent quality Stacking Mahogany Bookcase or barrister bookcase consists of seven separate pieces: a cap, a base and five glass sections.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Imitation Mahogany 2 Pc. Barrister Case by Globe-Wernicke
Early 20th Century Imitation Mahogany 2 Pc. Barrister Case by Globe-Wernicke

Early 20th Century Imitation Mahogany 2 Pc. Barrister Case by Globe-Wernicke

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s/1910s; The Globe-Wernicke Co. - Cincinnati, OH Antique modular faux-mahogany two-stack bookcase. In the early 20th century, a handful of manufacturers dominated the librar...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Ethan Allen Carved Mahogany Barrister Bookcase
Ethan Allen Carved Mahogany Barrister Bookcase

Ethan Allen Carved Mahogany Barrister Bookcase

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous carved mahogany barrister bookcase By Ethan Allen USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 50" W x 16" D x 73" H.

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barristers Bookcase Circa 1910
Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barristers Bookcase Circa 1910

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barristers Bookcase Circa 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine English sectional library bookcase by Globe Wernicke Original makers label for The Globe Wernicke Co Ltd Office & Library Furnishers London Four stacking sections with glazed up...

Category

Vintage 1910s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Barrister Bookcase Cabinet by Globe Wernicke
Mahogany Barrister Bookcase Cabinet by Globe Wernicke

Mahogany Barrister Bookcase Cabinet by Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage, 1940s, modular, barrister bookcase by The Globe Wernicke Co. features interlocking stacks of newly finished mahogany with sliding glass fronts and steel scissor hinges.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Hale 3 Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drawers
Antique Hale 3 Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drawers

Antique Hale 3 Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drawers

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very nice all original antique hale 3 stack Barrister Bookcase with bottom drawers.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase C1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with three stacks, each having pullout glass...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each having slide out glass doors over lower ogee form base with long dra...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910

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, each having pull-out glass doors and raised on an ogee base, maker label as photogr...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke School Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke School Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke School Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with four stacks (three uniform over one oversized), seated on ogee base with...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass Doors
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass Doors

Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass Doors

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcases By Globe Wernicke USA, circa 1920s Mahogany, with leaded glass doors and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass, Pair
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass, Pair

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcases with Leaded Glass, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts three-stack barrister bookcases with leaded glass By Lundstrom Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and origin...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Mother of Pearl
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Mother of Pearl

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Mother of Pearl

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts sectional Barrister bookcase made in Grand Rapids offers mahogany construction with three stacks having a pull-down glass door on base with drawer having brass pulls...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By Globe Wernicke USA, circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hard...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Set of Ten Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s
Outstanding Set of Ten Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, circa 1890s

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 By Globe Wernicke USA, circa 1890s Mahogany, with glass doors and brass hardwa...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Set of Five Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s
Outstanding Set of Five Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcases, Circa 1890s

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 By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with glass doors and brass hardw...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous four-stack mahogany barrister bookcase with leaded glass doors By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 34.13"W x 14.25"D x 64.5"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous four-stack mahogany barrister bookcase with leaded glass doors By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 34.13"W x 14.25"D x 64.5"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Sectional Four Drawer Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Mahogany Sectional Four Drawer Barrister Bookcase C1920

Antique Mahogany Sectional Four Drawer Barrister Bookcase C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Mahogany Sectional Four Drawer Barrister Bookcase Unsigned C1920 Measures - 50.5"H x 34.25"W ...

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Detroit, MI

This antique American mission style three stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet by Globe-Wernicke was made in Cincinnati in the early 1900s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920 Measures - 49" x 34 1/8" x 12" 1 - 9" x 31 1/2" x 10" 2 - 10 1/2" x 31 1/2" x 10" 3 - 12 1/2" x 31 1/2" x 10" This a...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Macey Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase, crafted from rich mahogany, featuring a three-stack design with individual glass-fronted doors that recede into the cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930
Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930

Hale Art Deco Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Art Deco barrister bookcase by Hale offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors, maker label as photographed, C1930 Measures - 61.5"H x ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcases In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Craft Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Arts & Craft Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

Antique Arts & Craft Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Arts & Craft Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Double Barrister Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Double Barrister Bookcase

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Double Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare antique Arts & Crafts four-stack double barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts large five-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Mid-20th Century Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Vintage Arts & Crafts Mahogany Large Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts large five-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Mid-20th Century Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardwar...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Globe Wernicke Diminutive Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Globe Wernicke Diminutive Barrister Bookcase, c1910

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Globe Wernicke Diminutive Barrister Bookcase, c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction in diminutive form having three stacks, each with pull-out glass doors, seated on ogee base...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

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Mahogany Barrister Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mahogany barrister bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every mahogany barrister bookcase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mahogany barrister bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mahogany barrister bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mahogany barrister bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Minty of Oxford and Grand Rapids Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mahogany Barrister Bookcase?

A mahogany barrister bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,905, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.

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 Mahogany 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.

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