Ebonised Globe Wernicke
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Read moreRare Ebonised Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase
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An early and rare example of Globe Wernicke’s stacking ‘elastic’ bookcase. Wernicke Co. produced the Elastic bookcase in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the late 19th Century (founded circa 1882) until they were bought by The Globe Files Co. in 1899. Wernicke invented the elastic bookcase and patented the designs.
Once Globe bought Wernicke the famous brand Globe-Wernicke began producing the elastic stack able book cases under patent in the USA. Thomas Turner also started marketing the design in England. Globe-Wernicke then expanded in to Canada, France, Belgium and Austria.
This is an early example dating from circa 1920 to 1930 and very unusually the carcass is in ebonised oak with sections retaining the original Globe Wernicke label for authenticity. Each section has the patented up and over door system to access the inside. The handles are later replacements. The Globe Wernicke bookcases are becoming increasingly sought after and this is a very rare ebonised early one. With six sections it offers some incredible storage with a real style statement.
Dimensions:
209cm High, 87cm Width, 27.5cm Max Depth (top cornice and bottom plinth)
