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This exquisite example of the Antique Arts and Crafts Globe-Wernicke Oak Lawyer's Bookcase with the original brass hardware and paper …
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This exquisite example of the Antique Arts and Crafts Globe-Wernicke Oak Lawyer's Bookcase with the original brass hardware and paper labels. It's a modular 4-cabinet stack with detachable topper and base, as patented by the Globe-Wernicke Co., Ltd. in 1901.
Globe-Wernicke Co., Ltd. was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in 1882) purchasing the Minneapolis based Wernicke Company, founded in 1893 best known for their high-end bookcases, desks, and other office furniture. Globe Wernicke established factories in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany.
The company patented the high-quality, modular "elastic bookcases" also known as barrister's bookcases that featured stacking book shelves so the buyer could customized their shelf height.
Width: 34"
Height: 59.5"
Depth: 12" (shut) / 13.5" (open)
(inside shelf depth is 11")
This piece was pristinely pre-owned. All original glass and some wear consistent with age. Please review pictures carefully before purchasing. Doors open smoothly.
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- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 12ʺD × 59ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Arts & Crafts
- Brand
- Globe Wernicke
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In pristinely pre-owned condition. Some wear consistent with age. All original glass and some wear consistent with age. Please review … moreIn pristinely pre-owned condition. Some wear consistent with age. All original glass and some wear consistent with age. Please review pictures carefully before purchase and feel free to ask any questions. Doors open smoothly. less
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