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 panes. During the Regency period, the fashion arose for small cabinet bookcases, rarely more than three feet in height, which left the walls clear for hanging prints and pictures, known in the trade as a 'dwarf bookcase'. Such bookcases were sometimes open at the front, others had elegant brass-grille more...

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Vintage three level barrister's bookcase with 3 individual…

Vintage three level barrister's bookcase with 3 individual glass fronted shelves, Globe-Wernieke design, marked for 'Gumm,' retailer, height 113 cm; depth 30 cm, width 87 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…

A vintage metal barrister's bookcase by Art Metal, constructed…

Art Metal Barrister Bookcase - Vintage 5-Stack Hinged Compartments

A vintage metal barrister's bookcase by Art Metal, constructed from five horizontally stacked independent hinged compartments, 180 cm high, 83 cm wide, 28.5 cm deep

A Victorian mahogany three tiered glass door barrister's…

Victorian Mahogany Glass Door Bookcase

A Victorian mahogany three tiered glass door barrister's bookcase, three single glass door cabinets fitted on top of each other, doors raised & fit above cabinet, 122 x 87 x 37 cm

A fine quality Victorian mahogany breakfront barristers…

Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors

A fine quality Victorian mahogany breakfront barristers bookcase fitted with four glazed doors to the upper section and four panelled doors below

A late Victorian mahogany barristers floor bookcase circa 1880,…

Victorian Mahogany Barrister's Bookcase

A late Victorian mahogany barristers floor bookcase circa 1880, 104 x 83 x 27 cm

A maple four glass door barrister's bookcase 160 x 80 x 35 cm

Maple Glass Door Bookcase - 160 x 80 x 35 cm

A maple four glass door barrister's bookcase 160 x 80 x 35 cm

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

An English mahogany four tiered glass door Barristers bookcase…

Mahogany Barristers Bookcase with Glass Doors

An English mahogany four tiered glass door Barristers bookcase cabinet

Vintage oak barristers two level bookcase, each shelf with…

Vintage Oak Barristers Bookcase with Glass Shelves

Vintage oak barristers two level bookcase, each shelf with opening glass, maker's badge to front 'Butterworths Building Up Bookcase' Sydney. Height 93 cm Width 9 cm Depth 27 cm.

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

Globe Wernicke barrister's bookcase in original condition

Original Globe Wernicke Barrister's Bookcase

Globe Wernicke barrister's bookcase in original condition

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'

Oak barrister's bookcase, with 3 shelves, 87 cm wide, 130 cm…

Oak Barrister Bookcase: 3 Shelves, 87x130cm

Oak barrister's bookcase, with 3 shelves, 87 cm wide, 130 cm high

A magnificent Australian Colonial barrister's bookcase in cedar,…

Cedar Barrister's Bookcase with Sliding Glazed Doors

A magnificent Australian Colonial barrister's bookcase in cedar, three sliding glazed doors to the top section with three panel doors to the base

Quality French mahogany two door barrister's bookcase

French Mahogany Barrister's Bookcase

Quality French mahogany two door barrister's bookcase

Vintage barristers bookcase with 4 shelves, 92 cm wide, 30.5 cm…

Vintage Barristers Bookcase with 4 Shelves

Vintage barristers bookcase with 4 shelves, 92 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep, 136.5 cm high

Maple lawyers bookcase, four astragal glazed doors, four…

Maple Astragal Lawyers Bookcase

Maple lawyers bookcase, four astragal glazed doors, four internal fitted shelves. Height 130 cm. Width 179 cm. Depth 33 cm