This handsome pair of early 20th-century Globe-Wernicke barrister bookcases embodies the clean lines and restrained elegance associated with Mission and Arts and Crafts furniture. Crafted in rich mahogany.The warm original finish highlights the depth and figure of the mahogany, giving the cases a beautiful patina that only develops through decades of careful use. Each section retains its original Globe-Wernicke label, a hallmark of the company’s well-known modular barrister bookcase system that allowed owners to expand their libraries over time.
The lower drawers provide additional storage for documents or smaller items, while the classic stacking design allows the cases to be moved and arranged with relative ease. The knobs have been replaced at some point in the past and are not the original Mission-style hardware, but they function well and complement the overall appearance.
With their architectural lines and practical design, these bookcases are ideal for a study, office, or library. Displayed together as a pair, they create an impressive wall of books while maintaining the timeless aesthetic associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
34 5/8" W × 11" D × 61" H
This handsome pair of early 20th-century Globe-Wernicke barrister bookcases embodies the clean lines and restrained elegance associated with Mission and Arts and Crafts furniture. Crafted in rich mahogany.The warm original finish highlights the depth and figure of the mahogany, giving the cases a beautiful patina that only develops through decades of careful use. Each section retains its original Globe-Wernicke label, a hallmark of the company’s well-known modular barrister bookcase system that allowed owners to expand their libraries over time.
The lower drawers provide additional storage for documents or smaller items, while the classic stacking design allows the cases to be moved and arranged with relative ease. The knobs have been replaced at some point in the past and are not the original Mission-style hardware, but they function well and complement the overall appearance.
With their architectural lines and practical design, these bookcases are ideal for a study, office, or library. Displayed together as a pair, they create an impressive wall of books while maintaining the timeless aesthetic associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
34 5/8" W × 11" D × 61" H
