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Solid Oak Globe Wernicke Glazed Bookcase
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Solid Oak Globe Wernicke Glazed Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 June 2026 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Solid oak Globe Wernicke bookcase having three sections with up and over glazed doors , raised on a plinth base . Each section measures internally 24.5 cm high x 81 cm wide x 20 cm deep and bears the original retailers label .

Height

114 cm / 45"

Width

86.5 cm / 34 1⁄4"

Depth

28 cm / 11 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1212463
Dealers Internal Reference
378642
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Description
Solid oak Globe Wernicke bookcase having three sections with up and over glazed doors , raised on a plinth base . Each section measures internally 24.5 cm high x 81 cm wide x 20 cm deep and bears the original retailers label .
fig 1. A three-tier solid oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed drop-front doors.
fig 1. Solid Oak Globe Wernicke Glazed Bookcase

Height

114 cm / 45"

Width

86.5 cm / 34 1⁄4"

Depth

28 cm / 11 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212463
Dealers Internal Ref
378642
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A three-tier solid oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed drop-front doors.
Solid Oak Globe Wernicke Glazed Bookcase
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A three-tier solid oak Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase featuring glazed drop-front doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed drop-front doors, Modular stacking tiers, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Brass pull knobs
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 86.5 cm (34 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A Globe Wernicke bookcase is a modular, sectional shelving unit featuring upward-lifting glass doors, originally designed in the late 19th century to protect books from dust and allow cabinets to be stacked vertically.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, often featuring visible medullary rays, with brass hardware, dovetail joints, and individual framed glass doors on patented mechanical lifts.

Authentic period pieces usually feature makers stamps or paper labels, patent dates on the metal mechanisms, solid wood backs rather than plywood, and construction characteristics consistent with late Victorian or Edwardian manufacturing.

This piece works well as a functional display cabinet in a home office or living room, pairing naturally with leather armchairs and contemporary lighting to create a refined, curated aesthetic.

Maintain the wood by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the finish, and cleaning the glass with non-abrasive solutions.
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