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Barrister Bookcase
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Barrister Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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This striking mahogany six section barrister bookcase, is truly unusual the perfect bookcase for book collectors and for those seeking a distinctive statement item . The bookcase is composed of six individual stacked sections with its own glazed front, what makes this bookcase even more useful is that it has a bureau to the centre , if you wish to have the bookcase smaller you can remove each section even the desk which reduces the height by 11 inches, this gives you the option of having whatever size you wish.

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Height 84" 214cm

Depth 12" 30cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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SA1211556
Description
This striking mahogany six section barrister bookcase, is truly unusual the perfect bookcase for book collectors and for those seeking a distinctive statement item . The bookcase is composed of six individual stacked sections with its own glazed front, what makes this bookcase even more useful is that it has a bureau to the centre , if you wish to have the bookcase smaller you can remove each section even the desk which reduces the height by 11 inches, this gives you the option of having whatever size you wish.

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Height 84" 214cm

Depth 12" 30cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211556
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A tall dark mahogany sectional barrister bookcase with five leaded glass door compartments and a central wooden drop-front panel.
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Archive I A tall dark mahogany sectional barrister bookcase with five leaded glass door compartments and a central wooden drop-front panel.

Barrister Bookcase

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Gaylords Antiques

Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A tall dark mahogany sectional barrister bookcase with five leaded glass door compartments and a central wooden drop-front panel.
Barrister Bookcase
Ref: SA1211556
A tall dark mahogany sectional barrister bookcase with five leaded glass door compartments and a central wooden drop-front panel.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Metal
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass door panes, Sectional stacking construction, Drop-front bureau section, Cabriole claw feet
  • SizeH 214 cm (84 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Edwardian barrister bookcase dates from 1920 in a rich brown mahogany finish. The tall sectional piece stands on cabriole claw feet and includes five leaded glass door panes alongside a central wooden drop-front bureau section. The six individual stacked compartments allow sections to be removed to adjust the overall height. The visible hardware includes small round wooden pull knobs on the doors, and the glazed panels display a decorative leaded lattice pattern. The dimensions measure 214 cm high by 87 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Placed in a study, library, or home office today, this bookcase provides versatile shelving and a compact writing workspace for organizing books and stationery. The modular stacking construction allows flexibility for different ceiling heights and room layouts while maintaining a traditional gentleman's library aesthetic.

FAQs

A barrister bookcase, also known as a lawyers or sectional bookcase, is a modular storage cabinet developed in the late 19th century that features individual stackable shelf units fitted with up-and-over glass doors.

These cabinets are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring leaded or clear glass panes and internal metal scissor mechanisms.

Authentic period examples often feature manufacturer labels, brass side interlocking straps, smooth lift-and-slide door mechanisms, and original leaded or drawn glass with minor imperfections.

Place the unit in a home office, hallway, or living area to showcase books, pottery, or decorative object collections behind protective glass doors.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, and clean glass sections with cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than the frame.
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