Antique Lundstrom Chippendale Leaded Glass 3-Tier Sectional Barrister Bookcase - Quarter-Sawn Oak

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Up for sale is a beautiful, early 20th-century modular barrister bookcase manufactured by the C.J. Lundstrom Manufacturing Company of Little … Read more Up for sale is a beautiful, early 20th-century modular barrister bookcase manufactured by the C.J. Lundstrom Manufacturing Company of Little Falls, New York.
This classic "lawyer's bookcase" features a highly desirable 3-tier stacking design with an integrated lower drawer base and top cap. These features are known as their Chippendale Design.
The standout feature is the premium, Edwardian-style diamond pattern leaded glass door on the top tier, and the curved feet with rounded base drawer.
The individual sections are stamped with their original sizes (including 11 ¼" and 9 ¾" heights) to accommodate a variety of book volumes. The original paper manufacturer labels with the iconic "It Grows With Your Library" slogan are still intact on the interior.
Constructed from solid quarter-sawn white oak, the piece showcases a rich, warm grain and an untouched, authentic aged patina.

52.5” high x 33.5” wide x 14” deep

Several details help date this exact unit to this Edwardian/Early-Progressive era:
•Curated direct from grand-daughter who stated they just received this from her grandfather as the single owner.
•Leaded Glass: The diamond-pattern leaded glass door on the top section was a highly popular premium upgrade during the 1910s.
•The Famous Slogan: The paper label displays the company's iconic motto, "It grows with your library".
Size Designations: The stamped sizes (11 ¼ and 9 ¾) denote the internal height of each modular tier. This confirms it is a mixed-size stack designed to accommodate larger law volumes on the bottom and smaller novels near the top.
•Leg Style: The short, curved feet on the base drawer unit are characteristic of Lundstrom's late 1900s to 1910s catalog designs.
•See the photo from the Lundstrom Catalog identification as Chippendale Design.

Condition Report: In good, functional antique condition. As is typical for a light-weight modular piece of this era, it shows authentic signs of age, including wood loss, and back panel on the middle drawer has popped from the top screw-slightly warped, and historical scuffs and wear throughout. The labels on two are partially intact, the third label has come off. These cosmetic imperfections do not impact its structural integrity or its visual appeal. The glass is all intact. The doors slide well but require mindful, two-handed operation as is standard for antique track systems. The finish is original-in great antique condition with some minor scratches to top. Sold exactly as shown in its beautiful, unrestored state.

Shipping- for safe transport disassembly is recommended - see last photo.


Attributes & Specifications
Manufacturer: C.J. Lundstrom Mfg. Co.
Period: 1904-1910
Pace of Origin: Little Falls, New York, USA
Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Glass, Lead, Brass/Metal Hardware
Condition: Good, Antique (Original, Unrestored)
Styles: Traditional, Arts & Crafts, Mission, Edwardian

A full digital copy of the 1921 Lundstrom Sectional Bookcases Catalogue No. 721 can be viewed and downloaded online for free.
Online Access Platform: Internet Archive (archive.org)
Contributed By: Winterthur Museum LibraryCall Number: NK2714 L96 1921 TC See less