Rare Globe-Wernicke Attributed Quarter Sawn Oak Stacking Bookcase With Leaded Glass

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Rare early 20th-century quarter sawn oak stacking bookcase attributed to Globe-Wernicke. The bookcase features four glazed stacking sections with individual … Read more Rare early 20th-century quarter sawn oak stacking bookcase attributed to Globe-Wernicke. The bookcase features four glazed stacking sections with individual doors, including a distinctive leaded glass geometric panel on the upper section. Each section is accented with metal trim and fitted with a small brass pull.
The case has a molded oak cornice and a shaped base with a single storage drawer. The sections are removable and stack securely, allowing the bookcase to be transported and arranged as intended. The quarter sawn oak displays prominent medullary grain throughout.
A scarce and highly decorative example of the classic sectional bookcase form. See less