Globe-Wernicke was first established in 1899 when Otto Wernicke, owner of Wernicke Furniture Co bought the Globe Company. 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. Globe Wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase until it fell into receivership in 1932 because of the Depression but then it re opened in 1934. Globe Wernicke had factories building furniture in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany. The Globe Wernicke company was well known for its quality and craftsmanship, but mostly known for their stacking book shelves. These antique bookcases could fit together to create different heights, also could have writing sections, glass sections or cupboards making your own unique design. If you are interested in Globe Wernicke Bookcases for sale have a look at our bookcase section on our website or to see previous examples we have sold, see below.
Antique Barristers Bookcases
Antique Barristers Bookcases or ‘Layers Bookcase’ were first seen in The late 19th Century Victorian period. They were designed to store books or other office documents and were commonly seen in solicitors offices, libraries or Schools in Britain. This is where Globe-Wernicke got their inspiration. They are extremely collectable as they can house a large book collection and are quite a unique design.
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Stunning Edwardian Oak Stacking Antique Barrister Bookcase£1,295.00 -
Stunning Small Edwardian Oak Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcase£0.00
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Limed Oak Stacking Antique Bookcase£0.00
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Large Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase£0.00
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Tall Golden Oak Globe Wernicke Stacking Barristers Bookcase£0.00
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Unusual Edwardian Oak Antique Filing Cabinet£0.00
Styles of Globe Wernicke Bookcase
This Spectacular Edwardian Antique Globe Wernicke Double Antique Barristers Bookcase dates from around 1910 and is extremely unusual due to it having double door sections and leaded glass.
This Spectacular Golden Oak design has four Graduating Stacking Sections and the Original leaded glass along with small brass handles.
This Antique Globe-Wernicke Edwardian Oak Bookcase dates from around 1900 with two of the original makers labels. This stacking bookcase is made up of four display sections in total.
This is a later Art Deco five height model, a classic piece constructed from Oak and features the original badge.
other similar designs include –
Walnut ‘Inglesants’ Sectional Bookcase, currently an extremely desirable piece and dates from around 1900. These sectional antique bookcases have many uses and not only for books. They can be used for anything ranging from simple display cabinets to drinks cabinets and even shoe cabinets creating beautiful displays of fashionable designer footwear.
