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A Solid Mahogany Three Tier Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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A Solid Mahogany Three Tier Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 October 2026 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Solid Mahogany Three Tier Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above three leaded glass sliding up and over doors with copper handles and raised on a plinth base. Solid mahogany made by the Globe Wernicke Company. English Circa 1900-1910

Dimensions: 34" wide x 47" high x 9.5" (11" deep at the plinth base) Top two Shelves 10" high Botton shelf 11" high

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1900s.

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A Solid Mahogany Three Tier Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase.
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Having a moulded cornice above three leaded glass sliding up and over doors with copper handles and raised on a plinth base.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Solid mahogany made by the Globe Wernicke Company. English Circa 1900-1910

Dimensions: 34" wide x 47" high x 9.5" (11" deep at the plinth base) Top two Shelves 10" high Botton shelf 11" high

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1218647
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A three-tier Edwardian solid mahogany Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring diamond-leaded glazed doors and a plinth base. SOLD8 OCT 26

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
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A three-tier Edwardian solid mahogany Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring diamond-leaded glazed doors and a plinth base.
A Solid Mahogany Three Tier Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Lead, Brass
  • ColourDark Mahogany
  • MotifsLeaded glazed doors, Modular stacking sections, Brass knobs, Plinth base

This Edwardian Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase is fashioned from solid mahogany with a dark finish. The piece comprises a moulded cornice positioned above three modular stacking sections, each fitted with leaded glass doors in a diamond lattice pattern and small round brass knobs, resting upon a plinth base. Books with red and brown spines stand within the glazed compartments. The compact dimensions measure 86 cm wide, 119 cm high, and 24 cm deep with a 28 cm deep plinth, providing practical storage for a study, home office, or living room. Such modular furniture suits traditional and contemporary interiors alike, offering accessible shelving for a collection of books while protecting volumes behind glass panels. The sectioned design allows the cabinet to stand neatly against a wall, bringing a classic aesthetic to a gentleman's library or reading nook without dominating the floor space.

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Globe Wernicke patented modular sectional bookcases in the late nineteenth century, gaining immense popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Designed primarily for legal professionals and academic institutions, these systems allowed users to add shelves as their book collections expanded.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glass front panels set within wooden frames. Superior models feature decorative leaded lattice glass, brass knobs, and internal metal scissor mechanisms that allow doors to slide smoothly overhead.

Authentic units usually feature paper labels, stamped logos, or embossed metal plaques bearing the Globe Wernicke name inside each section. Additional indicators include side interlocking metal bands, specific door slider mechanisms, and distinct unit dimensions across top, shelf, and base sections.

A modular mahogany bookcase integrates effectively into home offices, hallway alcoves, or living rooms as a compact display piece. Beyond storing books, the enclosed glass bays are frequently used to showcase curated ceramics, glassware, or decorative curiosities.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly and polish occasionally with natural beeswax to preserve the mahogany patina. The leaded glass should be cleaned carefully with microfibre cloths to avoid putting undue pressure on the lead cames or door mechanisms.
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