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1940s CC41 Glazed Sectional Barrister Bookcase in Oak by Gunn

£999.00

A fantastic glazed bookcase.

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  • Description

    A beautifully crafted vintage 1940s oak bookcase. This wonderfully detailed, mid century, industrial, legal document shelving, by Gunn, features 5 shelf cabinets with doors that open by sliding them up and over.

    Antique Barristers Bookcases were first seen in the late Victorian period and were usually stacking with cabinet glazed doors, in a similar style to Globe Wernicke bookcases. They were designed to store books or other office documents and were commonly seen in solicitors offices, libraries or schools. They are extremely collectable as they can house a large book collection and are quite unique in their design. The shelves needn't be used only for books though. Any collection of items can be stored and displayed within the separate sections.

    The CC41 Utility logo was a British Board of Trade requirement that appeared on footwear, utility furniture, textiles, and utility clothing for just over ten years from 1941. CC41 designated that the item met the government's austerity regulations.

    The bookcase is easily transported as each of its 5 sections can be easily separated. You'll want to sit this piece with its back to a wall. Rest assured that it is completely structurally sound and intact but its tall height and narrow depth mean that it's most at home with a wall behind it.

    W87 x H180 x D25cm

  • Condition

    As can be expected with vintage pieces, this item may have minor wear. Please contact us if you have any queries regarding condition. If the sizes, colour, etc all work for you, we’re more than happy to make you a pre-purchase video to confirm condition, prior to you placing your order.

  • Delivery

    We can easily help arrange delivery via trusted furniture couriers who operate throughout the UK. The delivery part is simple. We send furniture to London and all parts of the UK every week of the year. We’re also happy to accommodate you if you’d prefer to collect in person. Prices do not include delivery.

  • Location

    We have two showrooms, in Ayrshire and Glasgow, and viewings are by appointment. We can arrange viewings day or evening, 7 days a week. Please call, Whatsapp or text Stuart on 07534323180 to arrange a viewing.

Description

A beautifully crafted vintage 1940s oak bookcase. This wonderfully detailed, mid century, industrial, legal document shelving, by Gunn, features 5 shelf cabinets with doors that open by sliding them up and over.

Antique Barristers Bookcases were first seen in the late Victorian period and were usually stacking with cabinet glazed doors, in a similar style to Globe Wernicke bookcases. They were designed to store books or other office documents and were commonly seen in solicitors offices, libraries or schools. They are extremely collectable as they can house a large book collection and are quite unique in their design. The shelves needn’t be used only for books though. Any collection of items can be stored and displayed within the separate sections.

The CC41 Utility logo was a British Board of Trade requirement that appeared on footwear, utility furniture, textiles, and utility clothing for just over ten years from 1941. CC41 designated that the item met the government’s austerity regulations.

The bookcase is easily transported as each of its 5 sections can be easily separated. You’ll want to sit this piece with its back to a wall. Rest assured that it is completely structurally sound and intact but its tall height and narrow depth mean that it’s most at home with a wall behind it.

W87 x H180 x D25cm

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