Antique Tall Bookcase in Oak from Globe Wernicke, 1890

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Stunning Tall Oak Six-Section Globe Wernicke Bookcase, c.1890

A superb and very rare tall solid oak Globe Wernicke six section … Read more Stunning Tall Oak Six-Section Globe Wernicke Bookcase, c.1890

A superb and very rare tall solid oak Globe Wernicke six section stacking barrister bookcase, dating from around 1890. This impressive Victorian example offers both exceptional quality and great versatility, making it ideal for a library, study, living room, office, or creative workspace.
The bookcase is crowned with a moulded cornice and comprises six graduated glazed sections, each with its original up-and-over glass door, original mechanism, and small brass knob handle. The whole piece stands on a moulded plinth, with characteristic copper strapping to the sides. The oak retains a beautiful colour and grain, and the original maker’s badge is present, stamped: “The Globe Wernicke & Co Ltd – Office & Library Furnishers – London.”
All doors run smoothly and are in excellent working order. The larger section sizes are particularly scarce and provide generous storage and display capacity. As with all true sectional bookcases, the tiers can be rearranged or removed entirely, allowing the height to be adjusted and surplus sections stored if required. This flexibility means the piece can be adapted to many interiors and uses.
Highly sought after for both its aesthetics and practicality, this antique Globe Wernicke bookcase is perfect for housing books, displaying collections, or storing fabrics and materials in craft rooms and studios. A fine and functional example of late 19th-century English office and library furniture. See less