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What does barrister bookcase mean?
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The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made originally to house law books, thus given the name of barrister bookcase.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hale Oak Sectional Barrister Bookcase
Located in Astoria, NY
Hale Manufacturing Company Oak Sectional Barrister's Bookcase, three tier shelves behind glass paneled doors, with Hale label.
50.5" H x 34.25" W x 11.25" D.
Category
20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Measures - 52.25"H x 34.25"W x 12.5"D
An Arts & Crafts style Macey oak barrister bookcase from circa 1920.
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Five Piece Antique Lundstrum Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Antique Lundstrum barrister bookcase was made in Little Falls, NY in 1927.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Three Piece Macey Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique Macey's barrister bookcase is made up of three case pieces each accompanied by there original sliding glass door.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,550 / item
Globe-Wernicke Antique Mahogany Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique barrister bookcase by the Globe-Wernicke Company. Manufactured in Cincinnati in the early part of the 20th century, these "sectional" bookcases were popular for their storage...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
