Globe Wernicke Sectional Bookcase 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Sectional Bookcase in Mahogany by Globe Wernicke
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217619
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGlazed up-and-over doors, Stackable modular tiers, Plinth base drawer, Brass knobs
SizeH 114.5 cm (45 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian sectional bookcase from 1920 is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber finish and stands on a plinth base. The piece comprises three stacked modular tiers with glazed up-and-over doors, brass knobs, and a lower plinth drawer fitted with decorative metal drop handles. The unit measures 114.5 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, providing practical storage for books or collectibles. In a contemporary home, this modular cabinet suits a gentleman's library, study, or living room to display reading materials while keeping volumes protected behind glass. The stackable design offers traditional organisation, fitting easily against a wall in a home office or hallway where floor space is limited.

FAQs

A Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase is a modular storage system consisting of stackable glazed units, originally patented in the late nineteenth century to allow expandability for legal offices and private libraries.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glass doors that lift and slide horizontally over the books via brass or iron scissor mechanisms.

Genuine examples typically bear paper or metal maker marks on the back panels or interior sides, alongside standardized tongue-and-groove interlocking side joints and branded brass hardware.

Position the bookcase in a study, hallway, or living room to display leather-bound volumes, modern ceramics, or glassware, combining warm wood tones with crisp neutral wall paint.

Clean the glass panes using a microfibre cloth with a mild glass cleaner, apply natural beeswax to the timber twice a year, and avoid placing the unit near direct heat sources or humid areas.

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Antique Sectional Bookcase in Mahogany by Globe Wernicke