Stacking bookcases, also known as "barrister bookcases", were introduced in the early 20th century.

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 number of cabinets could be varied depending on the customer's requirements, but most comprised between 3 and 6 cabinets.

About 1900 there were over 20 companies producing stacking bookcases, but the largest and best known manufacturer was the Globe more...

The glass-fronted bookcase entered the English cabinetmakers' repertoire about the mid-17th century, and the bookcase in one form or another has been an indispensable part of the civilized person's home ever since.The 17th century bookcase tended to be a glazed cabinet from plinth to pediment, with square glass panes. The later Stuart period saw the introduction of the bureau bookcase or the secretaire bookcase, where the bookshelves were double-heightened above a desk or cupboard base. Early bureau bookcases often had mirror or blind-panelled door fronts, although these have frequently been replaced with clear glass more...

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Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak,…

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak, modular three bay with glazed doors, labelled at back, height 125 cm, width 85 cm, depth 28 cm

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak,…

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak, modular three bay with glazed doors, labelled at back, height 125 cm, width 85 cm, depth 28 cm

A fine mahogany 'Globe Wernicke' barrister's bookcase, the…

Antique Mahogany Barrister's Bookcase with Wernicke Elastic System

A fine mahogany 'Globe Wernicke' barrister's bookcase, the Wernicke Co. Michigan, USA, late 19th/20th century, the Wernicke system "Elastic" bookcase comprising five stackable tiers with a drawer to the base, various maker's stencil stamps including…

An antique walnut four sectional open front bookcase, 19th/20th…

Antique Walnut Open Bookcase

An antique walnut four sectional open front bookcase, 19th/20th century, 121 cm high, 71 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Stackable bookshelf, early 20th century oak, Globe Wernicke…

Oak Stackable Bookshelf with Glazed Doors

Stackable bookshelf, early 20th century oak, Globe Wernicke style, three compartments with glazed doors, height 128 cm, length 67 cm, depth 32 cm

Stacking library bookcase, solid oak, by Globe Wernicke & Co,…

Antique Oak Bookcase with Leadlight Doors

Stacking library bookcase, solid oak, by Globe Wernicke & Co, late 19th century, with lift up leadlight doors & single drawer below, height 128 cm, length 88 cm, depth 28 cm

A glazed four sectional bookcase, circa 1900, the four…

Antique Glazed Bookcase with Four Sections

A glazed four sectional bookcase, circa 1900, the four rectangular stackable compartments with glazed door fronts having lift and slide action and brass knobs. Height 138 cm, width 92 cm, depth 37 cm

An American stackable bookcase, circa 1910, 151 cm high, 87 cm…

Antique American Stackable Bookcase, Circa 1910

An American stackable bookcase, circa 1910, 151 cm high, 87 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight…

Vintage Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Leadlight Glass

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight glass and original label. 86 x 31 x 158 cm.

A large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, 19th century, the…

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase with Three Sections and Cabinet

A large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, 19th century, the moulded cornice, above a three sectional open bookcase, and a lower cabinet with a central open bookcase flanked by doors enclosing shelves, raised on a moulded plinth base. 240 cm high, 304 cm…

Oak stackable bookcase, in the globe Wernecke style with…

Minty Oak Stackable Bookcase with Leadlight Panels and Drawers

Oak stackable bookcase, in the globe Wernecke style with leadlight glazed panels to the four tier bookcase, fitted with three drawers below, makers label: Minty, Oxford

A superb English oak Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, 9…

English Oak Globe-Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Stand

A superb English oak Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, 9 sections with glazed hinged doors, supported on a later stand

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

Globe Wernicke Bookcase - Missing Glazed Door

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

An English oak stackable bookcase with three glazed folding…

English Oak Glazed Bookcase with Folding Doors

An English oak stackable bookcase with three glazed folding doors in the manner of Globe Wernicke

Oak three tier stacking bookcase, with three up and over doors,…

Oak Stacking Bookcase with Leadlight Doors

Oak three tier stacking bookcase, with three up and over doors, the bottom leadlight

An American mahogany sectional bookcase in the manner of Globe…

Mahogany Sectional Bookcase with Brass Strapping

An American mahogany sectional bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke, four glass fronted sections, brass strapping to the sides, the base slightly deeper than the three above. 86 cm x 37 cm x 160 cm.

An American oak sectional bookcase, in the manner of Globe…

Gunn Furniture Oak Bookcase with Glass Front and Drawer

An American oak sectional bookcase, in the manner of Globe Wernicke, all glass fronted sections with drawer to the base, stamp to the interior, Gunn Furniture Company, Michigan, U.S.A. 87 cm x 36 cm x 69 cm.

An American sectional bookcase, in the manner of Globe Wernicke,…

American Sectional Bookcase with Drop-Front Bureau

An American sectional bookcase, in the manner of Globe Wernicke, three glass fronted sections with a central drop-front bureau. 90 cm x 35 cm x 50 cm.

Oak four tier Stacking bookcase, with dentille cornice,…

Four-tier Oak Bookcase with Leadlight Doors and Drawer

Oak four tier Stacking bookcase, with dentille cornice, acanthus topped fluted uprights, leadlight glazed up and over doors and drawer to base

An American oak bookcase, of sectional form in the manner of…

Oak Bookcase with Globe Wernicke Style

An American oak bookcase, of sectional form in the manner of Globe Wernicke, four glass fronted shelves. 117 cm x 32 cm x 151 cm.

Globe Wernicke five tier Stacking bookcase with traditional up…

Traditional Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawer

Globe Wernicke five tier Stacking bookcase with traditional up and over glazed doors and long drawer to base

An English mahogany three tiered glass door barrister stacking…

Mahogany Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet

An English mahogany three tiered glass door barrister stacking bookcase cabinet

Modular bookcase, by G Smerdon and Sons, early 20th century oak,…

Modular Oak Bookcase, Early 20th Century

Modular bookcase, by G Smerdon and Sons, early 20th century oak, three part, Globe Wernicke style, height 123 cm, length 89 cm, depth 36 cm

A French walnut bookcase with etched glass doors. The doors…

Globe-Etched French Walnut Bookcase

A French walnut bookcase with etched glass doors. The doors featuring world globe motifs. 236 cm high, 150 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A good New Zealand colonial carved rimu whatnot bookcase with…

Carved Rimu Bookcase with Provenance

A good New Zealand colonial carved rimu whatnot bookcase with provenance, the carved top with a pair of exotic birds above the sectional tiered vertical display shelves with carved framing above four open shelves with carved edge and turned supports. The…

An American oak sectional barrister's bookcase, in five…

5-Section Oak Barrister Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors

An American oak sectional barrister's bookcase, in five sections with sliding, glazed panel doors, 1920 x 870 x 30 cm

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings,…

Art Deco Burr Walnut Wall Units with Fitted Leather Interior

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings, burr walnut with fitted leather interior, bronze nickle plated handles, four doors and sectional shelving, 222 cm high, 182 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A mahogany Globe Wernicke stacking sectional bookcase three…

Mahogany Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase with Glass Doors

A mahogany Globe Wernicke stacking sectional bookcase three sections with typically fitted fall front glass doors, 90 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 125 cm high.

Globe Wernicke bookcase, labelled inner cabinet, approx 130 cm…

Globe Wernicke Bookcase - Labelled Inner Cabinet

Globe Wernicke bookcase, labelled inner cabinet, approx 130 cm high, 90 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Globe Wernicke barrister's bookcase in original condition

Original Globe Wernicke Barrister's Bookcase

Globe Wernicke barrister's bookcase in original condition

A 'Globe & Wernicke' Co. Ltd. lawyer's book case.

Globe & Wernicke Lawyer's Bookcase

A 'Globe & Wernicke' Co. Ltd. lawyer's book case.

A 'Globe & Wernicke' Co. Ltd. lawyer's book case.

Globe & Wernicke Lawyer's Bookcase

A 'Globe & Wernicke' Co. Ltd. lawyer's book case.

A 'Globe-Wernicke' oak stackable bookcase

Oak Stackable Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke

A 'Globe-Wernicke' oak stackable bookcase

Globe Wernicke four piece barrister bookcase, 116.5 cm tall.…

Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase with Drawer

Globe Wernicke four piece barrister bookcase, 116.5 cm tall. Three glass doored shelves with drawer at bottom. Retains old Company label

An English oak glazed barristers bookcase in 4 sections by…

Oak Barristers Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

An English oak glazed barristers bookcase in 4 sections by Globe Wernicke

An English oak glazed barristers bookcase in 4 sections by…

Oak Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

An English oak glazed barristers bookcase in 4 sections by Globe Wernicke

An English oak glazed barrister's bookcase of five sections by…

Oak Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

An English oak glazed barrister's bookcase of five sections by 'Globe Wernicke'