Early 1900s, American, from the Globe Wernicke Co., Cincinnati OH. The Ideal series was Globe Wernicke's most expensive, well built, and well appointed barrister bookcases. This rare pair of bookcases are the 299 style (quarter sawn oak, rich finish, brass oxidized hardware). 12 sections total, each bookcase a total of 6 sections, including two drawer bases, one 12.25" bookcase, three 10.25" bookcases, four 10.25" locker units with leaded glass doors, and two tops. Bookcase dimensions are interior height, all bookcases have interior depth of 9.5". Features include stepback drawer bases, paneled sides, fluted columns, beveled glass, deluxe hardware, acanthus leaves and dentil molding to the top section. In overall very good to excellent original condition, including original finish, labels, hardware, drawer pulls, and functional locks and two keys for all lockers. The shorter bookcase is 2" shorter than the taller bookcase, due to difference in bookcase section sizes. Various configurations pictured, the sectional cases allow for many combinations and flexibility to fit a variety of spaces - please reach out with any arrangement questions or requests.
Dimensions below for each bookcase.
Taller bookcase - 35.25w x 14.5d x 65.25h
Shorter bookcase - 35.25w x 14.5d x 63.25h
Early 1900s, American, from the Globe Wernicke Co., Cincinnati OH. The Ideal series was Globe Wernicke's most expensive, well built, and well appointed barrister bookcases. This rare pair of bookcases are the 299 style (quarter sawn oak, rich finish, brass oxidized hardware). 12 sections total, each bookcase a total of 6 sections, including two drawer bases, one 12.25" bookcase, three 10.25" bookcases, four 10.25" locker units with leaded glass doors, and two tops. Bookcase dimensions are interior height, all bookcases have interior depth of 9.5". Features include stepback drawer bases, paneled sides, fluted columns, beveled glass, deluxe hardware, acanthus leaves and dentil molding to the top section. In overall very good to excellent original condition, including original finish, labels, hardware, drawer pulls, and functional locks and two keys for all lockers. The shorter bookcase is 2" shorter than the taller bookcase, due to difference in bookcase section sizes. Various configurations pictured, the sectional cases allow for many combinations and flexibility to fit a variety of spaces - please reach out with any arrangement questions or requests.
Dimensions below for each bookcase.
Taller bookcase - 35.25w x 14.5d x 65.25h
Shorter bookcase - 35.25w x 14.5d x 63.25h
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