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Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 April 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

Early C20th figured oak of honey colour, the cornice over 2 graduated sections and raised on base of short shaped legs.

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
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SA1109110
Description
Early C20th figured oak of honey colour, the cornice over 2 graduated sections and raised on base of short shaped legs.
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA1109110
Antiques Decorative
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase

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99 Lavender Hill
London
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A two-tier oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and short cabriole legs.
Globe wernicke oak bookcase
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A two-tier oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and short cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStackable modular sections, Glazed lift-up doors, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Raised cabriole legs
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

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A barrister bookcase is a modular piece of furniture featuring multiple stacked shelving tiers, each with its own glazed glass door that lifts and slides into the unit. Developed in the late nineteenth century, it was designed to allow legal professionals to transport and expand their libraries easily.

These cabinets are traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, joined with robust dovetail construction. They feature specialised metal hardware linkages and upward-opening glass doors supported by scissor mechanisms or simple pivot arms.

Authentic period pieces often feature maker stamps or metal badges, such as Globe-Wernicke, along with quarter-sawn oak showing distinct medullary ray figuring. Examine the back panels for period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-cut screws, and original patent dates.

This piece works well as a functional storage solution in a home study or living room, where the glass fronts protect books and display objects from dust. Pair it with contemporary minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new design elements.

Maintain the wood by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the surface and prevent drying. Avoid placing the cabinet in direct sunlight or near heat sources to protect the glass mechanisms and prevent timber warping.
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