Shopping guide for globe wernicke company oak bookcases built from 1900 to 1950. Standard style bookcases were initially the only style of bookcase produced by globe wernicke. This is just the top and the base to a globe bookcase. Around 1899, the wernicke co was acquired and became globe wernicke. Wernicke elastic bookcase system my antique furniture. This certainly looks like a globe wernicke bookcase but it is missing the interior labels. The globewernicke company was formed as a result of the cincinnati based globe files company est. Jan 21, 2014 globe wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase until it fell into receivership in 1932 because of the depression but then it re opened in 1934. You are bidding on a oak globe wernicke bookcase e298 12 section. Only genuine antique globe wernicke bookcases approved. Source numbers are in brackets, and the sources are listed at the bottom of the post. Overall a gorgeous bookcase that you will love having in your home measurements. He moved his company to michigan in 1897 and sold the business to globe files co. Find great deals on ebay for globe wernicke bookcase and globe wernicke bookcase metal.
As you can see from the wernicke catalog below, the older wernicke cases had different style bases and tops from the later gw cases. We have hinges, knobs, drawer pulls table and drawer slides, trash grommets, trunk hardware and much much more. Replacement hardware for antique sectional bookcase. Its a wernike not a globe wernicke, it has the stamped infor. Check out our selection of restoration furniture hardware that can help return your vintage bookcase to its functional glory. Globe wernicke bookcase for sale antiques for sale. Manufactured from the best quality of quarter sawn oak and rich mahogany the globe wernicke bookcase is the pride of every household and office. Stacking bookcase stops pivot brackets barrister lawyers bookcase hardware stacking bookcase with glass retractable doors. Globe wernicke and macey type knob in antique brass finish. Wernicke system elastic book case antiqueweek community. Globe wernicke bookcases retro metal painted art poster metal iron painting tin wall signs decoration plaque warning bar cafe garage party game room home decoration. Category mid20th century american industrial bookcases.
This is a work in progress, last update 9272012 globewernicke is by far the most wellknown manufacturer of barrister bookcases. Globe wernicke co mahogany stacking bookcases inside sizing 897 x 1296 globe wernicke stacking file cabinet maintaining important documents in a regular glamour shot last year i started looking for library card catalog file drawers to buy. Stacked bookcase hardware, globe wernicke, macey and others. This stunning little antique bookcase would have been used by lawyers and other highly educated and well to do people in their offices and studies. It is unusual because of the orientation of the lead windows. I hand polish the top coat which then gives a satin sheen finish.
I recently got a wernicke elastic bookcase out of an old shed on a family property and was having trouble finding much info as far as value and should i try to restore it or leave it as it is. Original 1917 globe wernicke bookcase catalog and price list. That means it must be identified by the style of the cabinet, the exterior hardware and the door suspension. Pottery barn restoration hardware schumacher all makers. It has the original finish, hardware and wavy glass and is in good condition. Research 312 globe wernicke company prices and auction results in furniture. Rare antique globe wernicke post office bookcase file completed this would make. They were originally produced by the wernicke company, first in minneapolis, minnesota, and later in grand rapids, michigan.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Beautiful 1890s authentic antique barristers bookcase by globe and wernicke. Barristers bookcase hardware kit heavy duty and easy to install. It is in the mission style with original hardware check out the pulls on the drawer. See more ideas about barrister bookcase, globe and bookcase. These were highquality stacking book shelves, with. Most of the premium value lies in the original finish, glass, and the metal hardware scissor mechanism, end irons and pulls. Missing hardware and suspension parts used to be the kiss of death for the sale of a globe wernicke or macey cabinet but in todays market there are several companies that can provide exact duplicates for the missing pieces. I really do not want to destroy them, i knew enough not to use pledge or something like that i dont even like to use it for my ikea stuff. Antique sectional bookcase hardware hardware of the past. A barristers bookcase is a modular piece of furniture. The company is best known for their highend bookcases, desks, and other office furniture. Studio globe wernicke barrister bookcase studio globe.
Herein you will find information on identifying the different styles of bookcases, dating particular bookcases. Do you think i can find the hide glue at a chain hardware store like home depot. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Around 1893, otto wernicke started the the wernicke co. Some globewernicke barrister bookcases have leaded glass fronts, and occasionally youll find them with beveled edges and colored accents. Date of manufacture declared on all antique globe wernicke bookcases. The style was marketed as an elastic bookcase by cincinnati based manufacturer globe wernicke in 1898. They were originally produced by the wernicke company, first in minneapolis, minnesota, and later in grand rapids. Your studio globe wernicke barrister bookcase will ship with illustrated instructions, making assembly possible for skilled consumers experienced with furniture assembly. Dont forget to check out the other bookcase hardware you. What is the value of globe wernicke class barrister book case with 3 9 12 cases class c and 1 12 14 inch class dcase, a top and a map drawer all grade 299.
Research 312 globewernicke company prices and auction results in furniture. May 14, 2012 each bookcase consisted of a base section, one or more book or other sections, and a top section arranged in a stack to form a bookcase that could meet the requirements of nearly any customer and location. Globe wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase until it fell into receivership in 1932 because of the depression but then it re opened in 1934. Industrial barrister stacking bookcase globe wernicke distressed yellow painted wood. Gently used globe wernicke furniture up to 70% off at. Barrister lawyers bookcase door liner restoration hardware. Take a look on ebay and follow the auction of globe wernicke cases similar to yours to get a good idea of the value. Restoration globe wernicke barrister bookcase youtube. Globewernicke company prices 312 auction price results. Furniture bookcases 19001950 category list of antiques, with information and images page 2.
The wernicke co was acquired and became globe wernicke. Antique globe wernicke stacking bookcase 3 section draw in base. Includes 2 steel 34 long x 516 wide wedges which is inserted in a slot near the front of the strap. Find replacement hardware for antique sectional bookcases and other reproduction furniture hardware. The companys wellcrafted modular bookcases from the first half of the 20th century are still highly sought after by collectors. Today the name lives on as the globeweis division of cardinal brands inc. According to the wernicke catalogue grade 198 translates into plain oak, golden finish, oil rubbed dull, brass oxidized hardware. This so called wernicke system elastic bookcase is to my best knowledge the predecessor to the later editions of the globe wernicke bookcases. Globe wernicke glass antique bookcases 19001950 for sale.
Globe wernicke had factories building furniture in the united states, canada, united kingdom, france and germany. Antique barrister lawyer bookcases globe wernicke, macey,gunn,stickley. Explore all case pieces and storage cabinets created by globe wernicke. The bookcase is in prime condition, and has been well cared for and preserved. But the hardware and the cut of the wood match the photos ive found of the globe wernicke cases. The company patented the elastic bookcases also known as a modular bookcase or barristers bookcase. Meanwhile, otto wernicke of minneapolis was granted a patent for a sectional stackable bookcase in 1892 and founded wernicke co. Sep 25, 2012 after the wernicke company was purchased by the globe company in 1899, the newly created globe wernicke company in cincinnati, ohio continued their manufacture with slight modifications 12. Bookcase hardware stacked barrister globe wernicke and macey and others. Impressive antique mahogany globe wernicke bookcase. Antique barrister bookcases, globe wernicke stacking bookcase. Industrial, brushed steel, barrister book case or cabinet by globe wernicke features two, interlocking, stackable cases with glass front doors that slide to open with brass pulls and. Globe wernicke book case w leaded glass marc itsg122. After the merger, globe wernicke s modular bookcases were made at a large factory near cincinnati, then at the height of their production, the company eventually opened additional factories or.
This cabinet was used for a number of years beginning in 1900. I have just learned that i have a wernicke system elastic book case built before 1899 in grand rapids, mi. Whether you are looking for a single globe wernicke bookcase or a complete library we at the globe wernicke co. These hugely popular bookcases were the product of two innovative office furnishings companies in the late nineteenth century that together formed the globewernicke. I have noticed other bookcases from the same company have different numbers on the nameplate. Globe wernicke established factories in the united states, canada, united kingdom, france and germany. Unfollow globe wernicke barrister bookcase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Chair hardware adult full size rocking chair rockers and runners small child size rocking chair rockers rocking chair springs for platform rockers adult and child size chair braces hip huggers and clips chair seats fiber leather and wood fiber chair.
Circa 1920s 4stack oak globe wernicke barrister book case wleaded glass. This is an unusual oak antique barrister bookcase made by globe wernicki in the very early 1900s. Rocking chair springs for platform rockers adult and child size. The globe wernicke company is wellknown for its highend bookcases, desks, and other office furniture. Yeiser was so impressed with wernicke s system that he purchased his company in 1899 and renamed the combined operation to the globe wernicke company. Globe wernicke bookcase for sale vintage antiques for sale. Globe wernicke oak bookcases 19001950 for sale ebay. Jul 29, 2017 original 1917 globe wernicke bookcase catalog and price list stay safe and healthy. Unfollow globe wernicke bookcase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rare globe wernicke corner bookcase 193822 sellingantiques co uk. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Looking for antique bookcase hardware, including hardware for globewernicke barrister or lawyer style bookcases. Choose from 22 authentic globe wernicke bookcases for sale on 1stdibs. Cleaning globewernicke james schooley thank you james.
Specifically, barrister bookcases are stackable modular units with glasspaned lift doors designed to keep books dustfree. Antique barrister bookcase made by globe wernicke with 5 bookcases and a. Each stack has either a full or partial paper wernicke label. If you are a bookworm who will not spend any day without books, you may ever ask about how to date globe wernicke bookcase. Globewernicke was forced into receivership during the great depression but once again survived economic hard times to emerge as an important wartime producer of wing flaps, troop seats, nacelle doors, tail cones and ship furnishings during the 1940. Well, in fact, to store the precious collections, you need to employ the sturdies and versatile bookcase. Looking for antique bookcase hardware, including hardware for globe wernicke barrister or lawyer style bookcases. In fact, some sources claim the term barrister bookcase was originally invented to describe the wernicke elastic bookcase. This one says it is made in cincinnati, a d8 12 unit pattern 108 grade 299. The 4 glazed sections with up and over doors, the base with drawer and original handles.
These were highquality stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and mahogany, capable of being adapted to. A good walnut,4 section stacking bookcase by globe wernicke. Globewernicke barrister bookcases internet antique gazette. The intent of this article is to list all of the information i could find on the web in one place. Bookcase hardware stacked barrister globe wernicke and macey. Mar 17, 2018 this barrister bookcase came into the shop recently. Globe wernicke bookcase bar unit studio globe wernicke. Rare globe wernicke nos file cards case filing bookcase barrister nib antique. This type of bookcase is often referred to as barristers bookcase and has the advertising slogan always complete but never. Mounts on the outside of each sectional case to align stacks each strap has an interlocking clip for side to side alignment of multiple stacks. We recommend using at least 2 people, confirm you have all the parts and hardware before you begin, and do not throw away any packaging until you have completed the assembly. Learn the market value of your globe wernicke company. Chair hardware adult full size rocking chair rockers and runners small child size rocking chair rockers rocking chair springs for platform rockers adult and child size. I need to know the value of a barrister 3 shelf bookcase.
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