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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1920 - 1940
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Globe Wernicke oak stacking bookcase comprising cornice over 4 graduated sections with glazed uo&over doors, raised on base of short shaped legs.

Worked in our restoration studio to bring out the good figuring & colour of the timbers and to ensure all works as it should - ready to go into a new home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
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Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1226051
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Globe Wernicke oak stacking bookcase comprising cornice over 4 graduated sections with glazed uo&over doors, raised on base of short shaped legs.
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Worked in our restoration studio to bring out the good figuring & colour of the timbers and to ensure all works as it should - ready to go into a new home.
Antiques Decorative
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1226051
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A four-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking barrister bookcase with glazed up-and-over doors.
Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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A four-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking barrister bookcase with glazed up-and-over doors.
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A Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase is a modular piece of furniture composed of individual stackable shelf units fitted with glazed doors that lift up and slide back into the frame. Invented in the late nineteenth century, this sectional system allowed legal professionals and academics to expand their library storage as their collections grew.

Sectional bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring quarter-sawn grain patterns. The glass panes are held within timber frames, while the interlocking mechanisms and side straps are usually made of iron or brass.

Authentic pieces feature manufacturer paper labels or metal trade plates inside the sections or on the back panels. Additionally, they utilise specific patented door mechanisms, such as scissor-action equalizer bars or metal side bands that allow the units to interlock securely.

A barrister bookcase can be placed in a home office, hallway, or dining area to display books, ceramics, or collectibles. Its enclosed glass compartments offer dust-free storage, making it both a practical storage unit and a focal point alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers patina. Ensure the door tracks remain clean of dust to allow smooth sliding, and clean glass panels with a mild cleaner sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the frame.
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