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Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 March 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

Early C20th oak comprising cornice over 4 glazed sections (2 with metal bandings) raised on base of short shaped supports.

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117871
Description
Early C20th oak comprising cornice over 4 glazed sections (2 with metal bandings) raised on base of short shaped supports.
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117871
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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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A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase

Archive II A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background. View II
Archive III A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background. View III
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Archive VII A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background. View VII
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Telephone 0207 738 2520 or 07900 055113
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136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jdrake
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A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background.
globe wernicke oak bookcase
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A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and visible grain stands against a neutral grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts / Edwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStacking tiers, Lift-up glass doors, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Raised base and cornice
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

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A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a patented modular furniture design featuring stacking sections with upward-lifting glass doors, originally invented for lawyers and offices in the late 19th century to protect books from dust.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak, frequently quarter-sawn to display striking medullary ray patterns, and incorporate brass hardware alongside sliding glass mechanism components.

Authentic pieces typically feature manufacturer stamps, patented equalizer mechanisms on the doors, dovetailed joints, and modular stacking tiers rather than a single fixed cabinet frame.

This type of bookcase pairs well with traditional and contemporary settings alike, serving as a functional display cabinet for literature and curated objects while adding architectural warmth to a room.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a quality beeswax to nourish the finish.
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