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Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Stacking Bookcase Circa 1920
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Stacking Bookcase Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

Founded in 1899, the Globe -Wernicke bookcase was named “the barrister style” and was marketed as an “elastic bookcase” by the furniture, manufacturer Globe-Wernicke in 1898. Originally based in Cincinnati, the company also established factories in Canada, France, Germany and the UK. The name Globe-Wernicke became synonymous with the barrister style design. This attractive glazed bookcase is in oak with four modular stacking sections, each with a separate plinth and top. The lifting fronts are leaded glass and the bookcase retains its original patina.

This is an extremely easy to move and useful bookcase due to its modular stacking construction. It can be taken apart into four sections and put back together with ease.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147.3cm (57.99")
Width
86.4cm (34.02")
Depth
31.8cm (12.52")
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Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

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Description
Founded in 1899, the Globe -Wernicke bookcase was named “the barrister style” and was marketed as an “elastic bookcase” by the furniture, manufacturer Globe-Wernicke in 1898.
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Originally based in Cincinnati, the company also established factories in Canada, France, Germany and the UK.
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The name Globe-Wernicke became synonymous with the barrister style design. This attractive glazed bookcase is in oak with four modular stacking sections, each with a separate plinth and top. The lifting fronts are leaded glass and the bookcase retains its original patina.

This is an extremely easy to move and useful bookcase due to its modular stacking construction. It can be taken apart into four sections and put back together with ease.

Height
147.3cm (57.99")
Width
86.4cm (34.02")
Depth
31.8cm (12.52")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1083248
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Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Stacking Bookcase circa 1920

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East Mill Lane
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DT9 3DP
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A four-tier dark oak modular barrister bookcase featuring leaded glass lift-up doors and a moulded top cornice.
Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Stacking Bookcase circa 1920
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A four-tier dark oak modular barrister bookcase featuring leaded glass lift-up doors and a moulded top cornice.
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Patented in the late 19th century, Globe Wernicke modular bookcases were designed primarily for legal professionals requiring expanding library storage. Their modular, stackable design allowed units to be added vertically or horizontally as collections grew.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring glass-fronted doors. High-grade examples often incorporated leaded glass panels, brass mechanism fittings, and internal iron scissor mechanisms.

Authentic units usually feature paper labels, ivory plaques, or metal stampings bearing the Globe Wernicke name inside the sections. They also display characteristic side metal banding and interlocking modular mechanisms between tiers.

The dark wood tone and structured lines work well against neutral walls in contemporary home offices or living rooms. They serve effectively both as traditional book storage and as curated display cases for ceramics or glassware.

Apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain to maintain moisture and patina. Clean the leaded glass panels carefully with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could oxidise the lead cames.
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