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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 18 January 2026 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

Early C20th mahogany , the cornice over of 4 graduated sections with up&over glazed doors, raised on plinth base fitted drawer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1167009
Description
Early C20th mahogany , the cornice over of 4 graduated sections with up&over glazed doors, raised on plinth base fitted drawer.
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

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

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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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Archive I A multi-tiered wooden barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and a bottom drawer stands against a neutral backdrop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

Archive II A multi-tiered wooden barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and a bottom drawer stands against a neutral backdrop. View II
Archive III A multi-tiered wooden barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and a bottom drawer stands against a neutral backdrop. View III
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99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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A multi-tiered wooden barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and a bottom drawer stands against a neutral backdrop.
Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
Ref: SA1167009
A multi-tiered wooden barrister bookcase with glass lift-up doors and a bottom drawer stands against a neutral backdrop.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsModular stacking tiers, Lift-up glazed doors, Brass hardware, Plinth base with drawer
  • SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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A Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase is a modular shelving system invented in the late 19th century, featuring individual, stackable tiers with upward-lifting glass doors designed to protect books from dust.

These bookcases were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak, mahogany, or walnut, fitted with brass mechanisms, handles, and glass panels.

Authentic pieces typically feature manufacturer makers marks or paper labels, dovetailed joints, traditional brass hardware, and specialized internal metal equalizer arms that guide the lifting glass doors.

This piece works well as a focal point in a home office or living room, styled with a mix of vintage leather-bound books, decorative ceramics, and architectural objects behind the protective glass.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface, avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources, and clean the glass using a lint-free cloth and mild cleaner.
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