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Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 10 August 2026 · Antiques Decorative
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Early C20th golden oak , the cornice over 5 graduated sections with glazed up & over doors, raised on a plinth base.

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Date of Manufacture

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

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Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
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SA1227265
Description
Early C20th golden oak , the cornice over 5 graduated sections with glazed up & over doors, raised on a plinth base.

( all stock goes through the workroom to ensure the item is ready to go into a new home )

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227265
Antiques Decorative
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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 five-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring glazed lift-and-slide doors, brass knobs, and side metal bands. SOLD10 AUG 26
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Archive I A five-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring glazed lift-and-slide doors, brass knobs, and side metal bands. SOLD10 AUG 26

Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase

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A five-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring glazed lift-and-slide doors, brass knobs, and side metal bands.
Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
Ref: SA1227265
A five-tier oak Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase featuring glazed lift-and-slide doors, brass knobs, and side metal bands.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsUp and over glazed doors, Interlocking modular sections, Metal side bands, Plinth base and moulded cornice
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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A Globe Wernicke bookcase is an early modular storage system composed of separate interlocking wooden tiers, each fitted with a glazed door that lifts up and slides back into the cabinet. First patented in the late nineteenth century, this design allowed legal professionals and academics to easily expand or transport their libraries.

These sectional bookcases were primarily crafted from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring glass panels, internal metal door support mechanisms, and brass knobs. Later models incorporated side banding and metal interlocking clips to secure individual tiers.

Authentic pieces feature internal paper labels, metal maker marks, or stamped branding inside the back panel of each section. Additional indicators include the proprietary scissor-action door mechanism, side metal banding, and specific standardized shelf height codes.

Position the bookcase in a home office, hallway, or living room to add architectural structure and vertical storage. The glass doors protect items from dust, making it suitable for displaying modern pottery, framed prints, and curated object collections alongside books.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak. Avoid harsh glass cleaners on original panes, applying spray to a cloth first to protect adjacent woodwork and door mechanisms.
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