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Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase

This Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase is in the Globe Wernicke design and dates from ca. 1910. It has a moulded cornice above two glazed doors with leaded glass. Each door lifts and slides back to access the books. This sits above two cupboard doors with a key and working lock. The interior has one shelf. This beautiful antique bookcase stands on unusual carved claw feet and is a wonderful warm golden Oak shade, with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 159 cm / 62.5 inches

Width: 87 cm / 34 inches

Depth: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 08758

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Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Barrister Stacking Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1061274
Dealers Internal Reference
08758
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Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase
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This Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase is in the Globe Wernicke design and dates from ca.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

1910. It has a moulded cornice above two glazed doors with leaded glass. Each door lifts and slides back to access the books. This sits above two cupboard doors with a key and working lock. The interior has one shelf. This beautiful antique bookcase stands on unusual carved claw feet and is a wonderful warm golden Oak shade, with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. An Edwardian golden oak stacking barrister bookcase featuring two leaded glass glazed upper sections over a double-door cupboard base.
fig 1. Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 159 cm / 62.5 inches

Width: 87 cm / 34 inches

Depth: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 08758

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

fig 2. An Edwardian golden oak stacking barrister bookcase featuring two leaded glass glazed upper sections over a double-door cupboard base.
fig 2. Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday - Friday - 10am – 5pm

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Barrister Stacking Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061274
Dealers Internal Ref
08758
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Telephone 01200 425 443
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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
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A barrister bookcase, also known as a sectional bookcase, originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to allow legal professionals to transport their personal libraries easily. These modular units featured glazed up-and-over doors to protect valuable law volumes from dust and coal smoke.

Edwardian sectional bookcases were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. They typically feature brass fittings, leaded or clear glass door panels, and modular wooden sections designed to interlock securely without visible fixings.

Authentic pieces often display maker stamps or brass labels from manufacturers like Globe-Wernicke or Minty, alongside hand-cut joinery on internal components. Look for original leaded glass detailing, scissor-arm or side-runner door mechanisms, and consistent age patina across the timber.

Integrate the piece into modern spaces by styling the glazed sections with curated collections of art books, ceramics, or glass objects alongside traditional volumes. The lower cupboard offers concealed storage, making it ideal for a modern home office, hallway, or dining space.

Dust the wooden surfaces and glass regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Clean leaded glass gently using non-ammonia glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the lead work.
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