Barrister Bookcases

Get the lawyer look (without all the fuss of passing that pesky bar exam) with our unique edit of vintage barrister bookcases!

Also known as lawyer’s bookcases, barrister bookcases are beloved for their chic, stacked silhouette and glass front panels.

Originally, the glass front panels both protected the books as well as provided a sort of status symbol: Because not everyone in the 17th and 18th centuries could afford books, a barrister bookcase indicated wealth and education.

Today, these highly coveted bookcases are perfect to hold not only books but other knickknacks that you want to keep dust-free.

Vintage Barrister Bookcases at Chairish

Shop with us to discover barrister bookcases crafted from a wide variety of different woods, including oak, mahogany, teak and walnut.

Explore barrister bookcases in an assortment of different styles, too. From Arts and Crafts styles to industrial designs, our selection spans the stylistic spectrum.

Shop designs that would be perfect for use as book storage in an office, as well as designs that could be utilized in unexpected ways, such as pantry storage in a kitchen or bar storage in a living room.

Discover designs by beloved brands such as Stickley and Globe Wernicke.

In addition to our vintage barrister’s bookcase designs, we also carry a unique edit of newly made barrister bookcases, hand-selected by our curators for their vintage-grade appeal.

When it comes to brilliant barrister bookcases, nobody’s selection compares to ours here at Chairish. With our unparalleled access to hundreds of antique dealers across the United States and Europe, it’s like having the world at your fingertips.

Get shopping to land the perfect used barrister bookcase for sale today!