I dream of my own personal library, a room that will house my books and will. Globe wernicke barrister bookcase sectional antique sectional stacking lighter. Original globe wernicke employee cigarette lighter from my collection. Globewernicke barrister bookcases internet antique gazette. The globewernicke company is the manufacturer of globe wernicke sectional bookcases. Furniture bookcases 19001950 category list of antiques, with information and images page 1 sign in.
Bookcase strap wedges for globe wernicke and macey stacking lawyer or barrister bookcases pair bm1446ab. The bookcases produced by these companies are usually called barrister bookcases because of their popularity with lawyers. See more ideas about barrister bookcase, bookcase, antique furniture. Nice 5 stack barrister with seperate top and base with typival wear. Globewernicke barrister 5 stack bookcase black rock galleries. I have 2 original globe wernicke stacking oak sections. A gorgeous antique fivestack barrister bookcase by globe wernicke usa, circa 1920s stained oak and glass and brass hardware measures. Globe wernicke established factories in the united states, canada, united kingdom, france. I need to know the value of a barrister 3 shelf bookcase.
A gorgeous antique fivestack barrister bookcase by globewernicke usa, circa 1920s stained oak and glass and brass hardware measures. Globewernicke made stacking wood bookcases until 1955. Whether you are looking for a single globe wernicke bookcase or a complete library we at the globe wernicke co. Quarter sawn oak has a very well preserved deep finish. When it comes to high quality bookcase choices, globe wernicke is an option to put into your list. Prior to that in a smokers pocket who workked at globe wernicke.
Openbookcase offers an easy way to search and find public book cases. Category early 20th century american arts and crafts globe wernicke bookcases. These were highquality stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and mahogany, capable of being adapted to. Yeiser took an interest in the stacking bookcase concept, feeling it would fit well in his company and purchased the wernicke factory, renaming the company globewernicke. This one says it is made in cincinnati, a d8 12 unit pattern 108 grade 299. Wernicke elastic bookcase system my antique furniture. Bookcase globe wernicke step back shelf brackets pair ad2797 price.
After the wernicke company was purchased by the globe company in 1899. Chair hardware adult full size rocking chair rockers and runners small child size rocking chair rockers rocking chair springs for platform rockers adult and child size chair braces hip huggers and clips chair seats fiber leather and wood fiber chair. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Globe wernicke barrister bookcase oak 1 section w door size c 198. Antique globe wernicke bookcases the uks largest antiques. With its modular design globe wernicke bookcases allowsyou to build the library that suits you now and in the future.
Collection at the national museum of american history library. Is this piece of furniture really a lawyers bookcase and can you tell me how old it might be. Globe wernicke for sale in uk 59 used globe wernickes. Beautiful vintage original globe wernicke 4 tier b. Globe wernicke, sectional bookcase, cincinnati, standard c11 unit, pattern 111, grade. The diamond shaped labels on the back of each piece say studio and y11. A set of barrister bookcases in dark oak from the globewernicke co. The manufacturer has been providing quality bookcase for centuries. Four stackable sections, each with a hinged glass door. Globe wernicke 5case barrister bookcase, studio y11 i just won at auction, a globe wernicke 5case barrister bookcase, with top piece and bottom drawer.
Antique globewernicke oak barrister 5 stack bookcase with retractable doors, patinated brass banding. Store and display books and decor with bookshelves and cabinet furniture from. This trade catalog is entitled globewernicke elastic bookcases catalogue no. Antique oak globe wernicke barrister bookcase stacking section d 12 14 11 photo antique globe wernicke c 1910 6 sectional oak stacking barrister bookcase. Antique globe wernicke barrister bookcase brass door knob macey p12 4 photo. Oct 18, 2011 a barristers bookcase is a modular piece of furniture. Source numbers are in brackets, and the sources are listed at the bottom of the post. His company merged with globe files in 1900 to form globewernicke, which became the most widely known manufacturer of stacking bookcases. Globe wernicke are mostly remembered today for this creation, modular bookcases, which are typified by their glass front and adaptability, as the bookcases are well suited to being moved around to accommodate additional stacking units, allowing the consumer to adjust the height and depth of the bookcase. We are in the process of creating a virtual as well as a real museum and are always interested to receive information about the history of the globe wernicke co, the wernicke co. The globe wernicke company is the manufacturer of globe wernicke sectional bookcases. Standard style bookcases were initially the only style of bookcase produced by globe wernicke. These were highquality stacking book shelves, with a standard.
However, the preferred term used by wernicke and gw is elastic bookcase 1518. It was designed to protect books from dust and other elements but also, and most. Send your questions, any history, a brief description and. Globe wernicke oak bookcases 19001950 for sale ebay. Bookcase globe wernicke step back shelf brackets pair ad2797. Yeiser took an interest in the stacking bookcase concept, feeling it would fit well in his company and purchased the wernicke factory, renaming the company globe wernicke. Unfollow globe wernicke bookcase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Globe wernicke barrister bookcase for sale vintage. Vintage globe wernicke 811 5 level 11 glass fronted barrister s bookcase great. The tags in the barrister sections read globewernicke sectional bookcase made in cincinnati universal unit pattern 8 grade 3025 12. Overall a gorgeous bookcase that you will love having in your home measurements.
Pair oak globe wernicke six section bookcases, the moulded top above six graduated section all having glazed doors, on a plinth bases with single long draw. Its a wernike not a globewernicke, it has the stamped infor in the back of the sections it has 5 sections two in good condiotion, one missing glass, and two missing doors. I have noticed other bookcases from the same company have different numbers on the nameplate. Antique barrister stacking bookcase globe wernicke glass front 5 shelves top and bottom furniture office legal late 19thearly 20th cthis lot consists of a set of 5 oak stacking barrister bookcases. Even until now, globe wernicke remains the reference for everyone looking for antique and valuable bookcase. Category early 20th century american arts and crafts globe wernicke furniture. Antique mission globe wernicke oak 4 stack barrister bookcase book shelf antique globe wernicke oak barrister bookcase. A circa early 20th century vintage barrister style stacking bookcase by globe wernicke of cincinnati, in oak. Antique oak globe wernicke barrister bookcase stacking section d 12 14 11 photo. Antique globe wernicke c 1910 6 sectional oak stacking barrister bookcase 12 photo. Globe wernicke style stacking barristers bookcase cabinet.
A barristers bookcase is a modular piece of furniture. It has a threepiece construction including the top, the upper shelf, and the lower shelf and feet as one. Learn about globe wernicke stacking bookcases, also known as barrister bookcases, were introduced in the early 20th century. I find bookcases that have something special about them that were ordered with extras. Most retaining their original globe wernicke label which indicates size d12 14 and grade 299. Rare antique oak corner globe wernicke barristers bookcase martin wallpaper. The globewernicke company was formed as a result of the cincinnati based globe files company est. Antique four stack oak barrister bookcase with drop lid desk. Bookcase hardware stacked barrister globe wernicke and macey and others. Mar 17, 2018 this barrister bookcase came into the shop recently. The company patented the elastic bookcases also known as a modular bookcase or barrister s bookcase.
Antique globe wernicke barrister bookcase brass door knob macey p21. It includes clear glass cabinet flipup doors and brass hardware and knobs. This bookcase is composed of 8 stacking glass front book units, two wooden panel bases and two tops. Manufactured from the best quality of quarter sawn oak and rich mahogany the globe wernicke bookcase is the pride of every household and office.
The stacking glass front bookcase, commonly called a lawyers or barristers bookcase, was patented in 1892 by otto wernicke. The bookcases are found in as few as two and as many as seven stackable shelving units, usually in oak plain or quartersawn, but occasionally in mahogany. Globe wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase. Globe wernicke barrister bookcase pattern 809 section calciferol 299 nine inch oak. Circa 1920s 6 stack oak globe wernicke barrister book case. This is a work in progress, last update 9272012 globewernicke is by far the most wellknown manufacturer of barrister bookcases. Globe wernicke established factories in the united states, canada, united kingdom, france and germany.
Globewernicke barrister 5 stack bookcase black rock. The company is best known for their highend bookcases, desks, and other office furniture. Globe wernicke barrister bookcase plans pdf woodworking. Antique barrister bookcases, pair oak globe wernicke six section bookcases. Globewernicke was first established in 1899 when otto wernicke, owner of wernicke furniture co bought the globe company.
Mar, 2020 my personal collection of stacking bookcases. Wernicke also acquired the fred macey co which also made the well known stacking barrister bookcases like the ones we very often have for sale. The intent of this article is to list all of the information i could find on the web in one place. Globe wernicke signed 1900 oak 5 stack lawyer or barrister. Globe wernicke d 8 12 bookcase section 698 12 or d.
Sep 25, 2012 click here for the main globe wernicke article. Each as a glass front, copper detailing and copper or brass pulls. Bookcase globe wernicke step back shelf brackets pair ad2796. Restoration globe wernicke barrister bookcase youtube. Bookcase equalizer for globe wernicke stack lawyer bookcase s2790 bm1440ps. Furniture bookcases 19001950 category list of antiques, with information and images page 2 sign in. The original marketing thrust by gw was to libraries and businesses, natural targets for the office supply industry. They consisted of a series of glass fronted and almost dust proof cabinets each of which held one row of books, together with a cornice which was fitted to the top cabinet, and plinth which fitted underneath the bottom cabinet and finished off the bookcase. The style was marketed as an elastic bookcase by cincinnati based manufacturer globe wernicke in 1898. Globewernicke was making bookcases for sale to the government at least as late as 1964 14. They were originally produced by the wernicke company, first in minneapolis, minnesota, and later in grand rapids, michigan 14. Globe wernicke d 8 12 bookcase section 698 12 or d 10 1. From an historical wernicke catalogue we have found that this style of bo.
Most retaining their original globewernicke label which indicates size d12 14 and grade 299. The globewernicke company was formed as a result of the cincinnati based. Antique barrister lawyer bookcases globe wernicke, macey. The front glass panels pull up and slide in to the bookcase to provide access to the books. Old walnut globe wernicke stacking bookcase barrister. Wernicke and subsequently patented on the 6th of december 1892 this sectional book case is still the preferred bookcase today thanks to its stylish and timeless design. The top section is missing the glass, but is easily replaceable. Sliding doors have original wavy glass, knobs and coppery mounts. The set comes with a top and bottom, and the top unit of the cases still bears a paper label reading the globe. This studio globe wernicke barrister bookcase is made of white cedar hardwood and comes in either a light or dark stain with a slight gloss. They were originally produced by the wernicke company, first in minneapolis, minnesota, and later in grand rapids.
Specifics on each from the official globe wernicke web site. Original finish with normal wear with all hardware and brass knobs. Herein you will find information on identifying the different styles of bookcases, dating particular bookcases. There are three sections with a top cap and a base with a twopull drawer. Antique globe wernicke oak barrister 5 stack bookcase with retractable doors, patinated brass banding. The set comes with a top and bottom, and the top unit of the cases still bears a paper label reading the globe wernicke. Rocking chair springs for platform rockers adult and child size. See more ideas about bookcase, globe and barrister bookcase. The globe wernicke company was formed as type a result of the cincinnati based globe wernicke barrister bookcase plans the companionship is best known for their high end bookcases desks and other. These are antique lawyer bookcase i have,but are not. Lawyers stackable barrister bookcase w drawer artmission. It appears to be a walnut finish with a beautiful warm color. Jan 21, 2014 globe wernicke was first established in 1899 when otto wernicke, owner of wernicke furniture co bought the globe company. Signed by famous maker, globe wernicke of cincinnati, this five stack lawyer or barrister bookcase is all original from about 1900.
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