Antique 1905 FUMED TIGER OAK VILAS-DIVEN MISSION BARRISTER STACKING BOOKCASE

This is a VERY RARE bookcase. The Vilas-Diven Company was based in Elmira, New York. The majority of what we call barrister bookcase's arrived on the scene in the late 1890's. From what I have been able to find, this Company made bookcase's and filing cabinets.

I found an article in a trade paper with a notice that in a New York City trade show this Company had orders for 18 filing cabinets in 1906. Henry Diven passed away in 1908 and in the Chemung County, New York business directory of 1910 there was no longer any mention of this Company. This bookcase is made almost entirely of fumed, dark, quarter-sawn tiger oak. All of the other maker's of barrister bookcase such as Globe Wernicke, Macey, Hale, Lundstrom, etc. Each end of the frame on this bookcase is an additional 1 thick.

The sides of this bookcase are paneled on the inside as well as the outside. This bookcase is 80 3/4" tall, 36" wide and 11 1/2 deep not including the six original door pulls. The interior depths of all of the book sections are 9 3/4 deep inside the closed doors. It comes with an extra top cap.

I think this was originally two 3 stack bookcases but over the years one base was lost. This stacking bookcase is comprised of 9 pieces. We start at the bottom with the base unit followed by two, 11" tall book sections, followed by four 9" tall book sections with the top cap or crown. All of the doors lift and slide back into the case to access the books.

All of the doors operate smoothly. As stated before there is an additional top cap included. This bookcase is available for local pick-up. I have had multiple customers return for more bookcases. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Bookcases".

The seller is "wunkles" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Maximum Weight Capacity: 400 lb.
• Door Mechanism: Sliding
• Maximum Height: 80 3/4\
• Department: Adult
• Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission
• Item Height: 80 3/4\
• Number of Shelves: 6
• Item Width: 11 1/2\
• Additional Parts Required: No
• Compatible Brand: Globe Wernicke
• Assembly Required: No
• Material: Oak
• Mounting: Free Standing
• Type: Stacking Bookcase
• Compatible Model: Globe Werrnicke, Globe Wernicke
• Features: Stackable
• Maximum Weight per Shelf: 75lb.
• Antique: Yes
• Color: Brown
• Year Manufactured: 1905
• Item Length: 36\
• Care Instructions: Clean with Dry Cloth
• Number of Items in Set: 9
• Room: Any Room
• Item Weight: More than 100 lb
• Set Includes: Bookcase
• Brand: Vilas-Diven
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
• Suitable For: Books

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