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What is a bookcase with glass doors called?

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What is a bookcase with glass doors called?
A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors 18th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Bookcase
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors

18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors

$26,850
Antique 19th Century French Light Walnut Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique 19th Century French Light Walnut Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers 19th century walnut
Category

Antique 1850s French Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Antique 19th Century French Light Walnut Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers

Antique 19th Century French Light Walnut Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers

$24,260
Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
adorn the bookcase in a way that is neither overwhelming or underwhelming. The glass pane doors open to
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Oak

Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890

Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890

$4,595
French Restauration Period 1820s Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
breakfront bookcase features four glass doors in its upper section, flanked with fluted posts. The lower part
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Restauration Period 1820s Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glass Doors

French Restauration Period 1820s Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glass Doors

$12,650
English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany bookcase from the 19th century with glass doors, carved rosettes and acanthus
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes

English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes

$7,995
English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bookcase from the 19th century, with carved cornice, glass doors, three drawers and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters

English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters

$12,600
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