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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 October 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

Early C20th oak of good colour and figure, comprising cornice over 5 graduated sections of up & over doors raised on plinth base.

(this has been through our restoration studio to bring out the good colour and ensure all sections work as they should)

(one of 3 Globes currently available )

Physical Dimensions
Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1169738
Description
Early C20th oak of good colour and figure, comprising cornice over 5 graduated sections of up & over doors raised on plinth base.
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(this has been through our restoration studio to bring out the good colour and ensure all sections work as they should).
Antiques Decorative

(one of 3 Globes currently available )

Height
174cm (68.50")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169738
Antiques Decorative
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.

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A tall, five-tier wooden barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and visible quarter-sawn oak grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, five-tier wooden barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and visible quarter-sawn oak grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

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99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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A tall, five-tier wooden barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and visible quarter-sawn oak grain.
Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
Ref: SA1169738
A tall, five-tier wooden barrister bookcase with glass-fronted lifting doors and visible quarter-sawn oak grain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsGlass-fronted lifting doors, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Modular stacking tiers, Metal side straps
  • SizeH 174 cm (69 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular, sectional storage unit patented in the late 19th century, designed with individual tiers featuring upward-lifting glass doors that slide into the cabinet above each shelf.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, utilising dovetail joints, metal side-straps to connect the modular tiers, and glass-paned wooden doors operated by scissor-hinge equalizer mechanisms.

Verification involves checking for maker stamps or metal tags, examining the patination on the timber, inspecting the mechanical scissor-action door guides, and confirming the modular construction where each tier separates independently.

This piece works well as a functional storage solution in a home study or living room, pairing naturally with contemporary minimalist seating or serving as a focal point for curated book collections and vintage objects.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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