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Tall Mahogany Stacker Type Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · James R Millington Antiques
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Tall Mahogany stacker type bookcase , with five tiers , three at the top with two deeper tiers below, The bookcase does not split into sections as they usually do, The top cornice will lift off, and all the lift and slide back glass doors .

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1192982
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Description
Tall Mahogany stacker type bookcase , with five tiers , three at the top with two deeper tiers below, The bookcase does not split into sections as they usually do, The top cornice will lift off, and all the lift and slide back glass doors .
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1192982
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Archive I A tall, five-tier mahogany barrister bookcase featuring vertical glazed lifting doors and a warm polished timber finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 134
Items Sold 732
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A tall, five-tier mahogany barrister bookcase featuring vertical glazed lifting doors and a warm polished timber finish.
Tall mahogany stacker type bookcase
Ref: SA1192982
A tall, five-tier mahogany barrister bookcase featuring vertical glazed lifting doors and a warm polished timber finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed lifting doors, Stacked modular tiers, Brass hardware, Classical moulded cornice
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Barrister or lawyer bookcases originated in the late 19th century and were designed with modular, stackable tiers featuring glass doors that lift and slide inward, allowing legal professionals to easily transport their libraries.

Authentic period stacking bookcases are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glass panels and brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified by dovetail joints, traditional period timber patination, manufacturer stamps or patents on the hardware, and the mechanical scissor linkages that coordinate the lifting glass doors.

A barrister bookcase adds architectural interest and vertical storage to a contemporary room, working well in a study or living area when styled with a mix of vintage books and minimal decorative objects.

Preserve mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying natural beeswax.
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