Oak Barrister Stacking Bookcase 1900 - 1920

Name: Barrister Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1213769
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGlazed lift-and-slide doors, Modular stacking construction, Plinth base with drawer
SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Edwardian barrister bookcase from 1920 is made from warm brown oak with glass panes and brass hardware. The modular stacking construction includes four glazed lift-and-slide doors above a plinth base fitted with a single drawer featuring small round brass handles. The timber displays a rich golden hue with visible grain patterns across the rectangular tiers, topped by a curved cornice moulding. Measuring 145 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, the unit stands upright on the floor. In a contemporary home, the piece suits a study, home office, or living room. It provides practical storage for displaying books and collectibles behind protective glass panes while keeping small items accessible in the lower drawer.

FAQs

A barrister bookcase is a sectional, modular storage unit featuring glass doors that lift up and slide back into the frame, originally designed for legal professionals to transport law libraries cleanly and easily.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring brass knobs or drop handles and fitted clear glass door panels.

Authentic examples feature interlocking wooden sections that detach completely without screws, scissor-arm or metal side-runner door mechanisms, and often retain manufacturer metal labels.

Place the bookcase in a home office, hallway, or living room, using the enclosed glass shelves to display leather-bound volumes, ceramics, and small sculptures.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a microfibre cloth, apply beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, and clean the glass panels with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner.

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