Antique 1920s Three Tier Globe Wernicke Glazed Stacking Bookcase

Now a much sought-after collectable coveted by booklovers, Globe Wernicke Company Ltd of London made stacking, glazed bookcases, designed for barristers, prestigious businesses, institutions and private libraries. It’s a name synonymous with fine quality and superb craftmanship. This freestanding, modular bookcase is in very good order, having undergone a careful, considered restoration. It’s comprised of five component pieces – the top, three graduated bookcases and the base / legs. Globe Wernicke bookcases are characterised by their retracting glass doors which, with a clever, patented mechanism, lift and slide back into position above the books. We love that Karl’s restoration has revealed its original golden oak, rather than a rather austere dark finish. It makes it more versatile for a modern interior, less imposing than some of their pieces.

 

Free local delivery / Fast UK delivery / Collection welcome!

£500.00

Out of stock

SKU: W1027

Description

This is an original, vintage piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in very good, used condition. We have given the bookcase a thorough check and clean inside and out, and the exterior surfaces have been carefully restored, a process that involved chemically stripping away the original finish (gentler than sanding ensuring the vintage character of the piece isn’t removed entirely), followed by layers of oil and then wax polish for a durable, consistent finish. There are five component parts in total – the top section, four bookcases in two different heights (three taller in height and one small) and the base / legs section. They simply slot on top of one and another with no tools required. It is a freestanding piece. The glass doors of the bookcases lift up and slide back with Globe Wernicke’s patented mechanism. They lift and move with ease although we would advise this is done with due care and a gentle touch.  The bookcase interiors are clean but with some superficial marks and scuffs from use as shown in our photos. As you would expect with an antique item such as this, there are signs of wear here and there on the exterior surfaces too including some small chips, knocks and light blemishes. These are minimal though and do not affect the appeal of the piece in any way – in fact they rather add to it in our view. When stacked the bookcase is solid and stable, slotting into place easily. There are no repairs that we can see. The Globe Wernicke maker’s stamp is can be seen on the inside back of all three bookcases. Do browse through our photos for an accurate representation of its super condition. Should you have any queries or wish to view, please do get in touch.

Dimensions
H: 110.5cm / W: 85.5cm / D: 28.5cm / Internal Shelf W: 81cm / Internal Shelf D: 24cm
Internal H – Small Shelf: 20.5cm / Medium Shelf: 25cm / Large Shelf: 29.5cm

Delivery
We offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY within a zone around where we live and work. There is a map on our Delivery page showing the area that we cover ourselves. Please get in touch before purchase for more info.

Alternatively, we can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with trusted delivery partners who cover most of the country (enquire for Scotland or remote addresses) and are reliable and insured. We have a weekly collection and onward delivery usually follows 1-5 days later. The delivery service we can offer does require a little flexibility as the drivers work to predetermined routes with other delivery obligations, but you would be kept updated. We would recommend you have a quick read of our Delivery Information for the full low-down.

You are also welcome to collect from us either in Haverhill, Suffolk or near Diss, Suffolk and we’re happy to hold pieces after purchase while you consider your options and make collection arrangements.