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Pair of Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcases with Leaded Doors by

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 October 2026 · Coast Antiques
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This rare pair of Globe Wernicke barristers bookcases, constructed from solid oak, offers robust storage with their four-tier design and leaded doors. Each unit features a convenient storage drawer and retains original elements, ensuring both functionality and historical value. These stackable bookcases are a testament to quality craftsmanship. Overall condition is very good considering the age and item is ready to be used. Overall dimensions for each cabinet is 87cm width x 147cm height x 32cm depth.

Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase Pair to the 1900s.

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Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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This rare pair of Globe Wernicke barristers bookcases, constructed from solid oak, offers robust storage with their four-tier design and leaded doors.
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Each unit features a convenient storage drawer and retains original elements, ensuring both functionality and historical value.
Coast Antiques

These stackable bookcases are a testament to quality craftsmanship. Overall condition is very good considering the age and item is ready to be used. Overall dimensions for each cabinet is 87cm width x 147cm height x 32cm depth.

Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Oak Barrister Bookcase Pair to the 1900s.

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206002
Coast Antiques
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LL29 7PP
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A pair of dark oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcases featuring four leaded glass door compartments and a base drawer each.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Lead
  • ColourDark Oak
  • MotifsLeaded glass doors, Sectional interlocking mechanism, Glazed up-and-over doors, Plinth base drawers
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This pair of Edwardian barrister bookcases dates from 1900 in the gentleman's library style. Constructed from dark oak with leaded glass panels, each sectional unit stands 147 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, comprising four interlocking tiers of glazed up-and-over doors above a single plinth base drawer fitted with drop handles. The timber displays a rich brown grain, visible through the clean rectangular mouldings of the frame and the diamond-patterned leaded work enclosing the glass. Original hardware includes small round wooden knobs on the upper door edges and metal drop pulls on the base drawers. Suitable for residential studies or living spaces today, these stackable cabinets provide generous shelving behind protective glass doors for organising books and display items. The vertical proportions suit narrow walls or corners, while the modular construction allows books of varying heights to be accommodated across the four tiers. Each sturdy bookcase sits flat on the floor on a simple plinth base, combining traditional practicality with period character.

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Originating in the late nineteenth century, Globe Wernicke bookcases are modular, sectional storage units featuring glass door fronts designed to protect books from dust. The glazed doors lift up and slide back into the top of each individual tier, allowing easy access while preserving literary collections.

These bookcases are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring interlocking wood mechanisms to stack tiers securely. The glazed doors frequently incorporate leaded glass panes, brass fittings, and metal scissor mechanisms for smooth operation.

Authentic pieces usually feature original paper labels, stamped metal plaques, or burnt marks bearing the Globe Wernicke trademark inside the cabinet sections. Additional indicators include genuine lead came joining the individual glass panels and original metal scissor arms along the interior side panels.

Place a pair of dark oak sectional bookcases symmetrically along a focal wall in a home office, study, or hallway to add architectural structure. Display curated collections of hardback books alongside ceramic vessels and framed artwork within the glazed compartments.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain annually to nourish the oak. Clean the leaded glass panels gently using a damp cloth without harsh chemicals, ensuring moisture does not collect around the metal lead came.
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