Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Invented in 1889 by otto h l.
Globe wernicke bookcase. You can find affordable globe wernicke stackable bookcases on ebay. In 1882 purchasing the minneapolis based wernicke company founded in 1893 by otto wernicke in 1899 the company is best known for their high end bookcases desks and other office furniture globe wernicke established factories in the united states canada united kingdom france and. Wernicke and subsequently patented on the 6th of december 1892 this sectional book case is still the preferred bookcase today thanks to it s stylish and timeless design.
Globe wernicke was first established in 1899 when otto wernicke owner of wernicke furniture co bought the globe company. Globe wernicke bookcase 5 pcs bookcase grade 299 d. Globe wernicke was the main maker and supplier of this type of stacking bookcase.
Wernicke also acquired the fred macey co which also made the well known stacking barrister bookcases like the ones we very often have for sale. View it on ebay. Antique globe wernicke tiger oak double 4 stack barrister bookcase 1915s era.
View it on ebay. Click here for the main globe wernicke article. Although a globe wernicke barrister bookcase grade 299 may be slightly more favored the company used a mixture of woods and you may need a professional woodworker to help you tell the difference.
Has been supplying sectional bookcases to the individual and establishments for over 115 years. Choosing a globe wernicke barrister bookcase for sale online. Source numbers are in brackets and the sources are listed at the bottom of the post standard style bookcases were initially the only style of bookcase produced by globe wernicke.
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