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Description

Early 20th oak of good colour and figuring comprising cornice over 4 sections , the bottom 2 of rare large proportions, the whole raised on plinth base.

(fully refurbished in our workroom)

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1165619

Description

Early 20th oak of good colour and figuring comprising cornice over 4 sections , the bottom 2 of rare large proportions, the whole raised on plinth base.

(fully refurbished in our workroom)

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1165619

About the Dealer

Antiques Decorative

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.

Dealer Profile

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99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGlazed lift-front doors, Interlocking modular tiers, Metal side bands, Quarter-sawn oak grain
SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular shelving unit featuring independent stacking sections with upward-lifting glass doors, originally designed for offices and legal libraries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Authentic period units are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, featuring brass hardware, metal side straps for modular connection, and glass panes set into wooden frames.

Authenticity is usually verified through makers marks or paper labels affixed to the interior or back, patented mechanical leveling mechanisms, interlocking side bands, and precise joinery specific to the manufacturer.

These modular units function effectively in studies, living rooms, or home offices, pairing well with both traditional leather furnishings and contemporary minimalist decor to add architectural interest and organized storage.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax periodically. Avoid chemical sprays, excessive moisture, and direct sunlight to protect the aged wood and historical patina.