The Amish Barrister Bookcase features classic library styling paired with the enduring quality of Amish craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA from solid hardwood, this one-piece barrister bookcase offers elegant display with smooth, easy-access doors.
Designed with traditional barrister-style doors that glide on ball-bearing slides, this bookcase provides both visibility and protection for books and décor. A raised panel door on the bottom section adds visual depth and concealed storage. Each piece is made to order, with natural wood grain and finish variations that highlight the character of solid wood craftsmanship.
Features
• Solid hardwood construction
• Handcrafted by Amish craftsmen in the USA
• Ball-bearing slides to open the doors
• Raised panel door on the bottom shelf
Hardware
• Wood knob
Available Sizes
One Piece 2 Door
• 19” D x 40½” W x 37¾” H
• Item Code: 840
• Approximate Weight: 140 lbs
Shown in Oak 104 Seely
One Piece 3 Door
• 19” D x 40½” W x 53¾” H
• Item Code: 841
• Approximate Weight: 190 lbs
Shown in Oak 104 Seely
One Piece 4 Door
• 19” D x 40½” W x 69¾” H
• Item Code: 842
• Approximate Weight: 240 lbs
Shown in Brown Maple
One Piece 5 Door
• 19” D x 40½” W x 85¾” H
• Item Code: 843
• Approximate Weight: 285 lbs
Shown in Oak 104 Seely
SKUMLW-840
Amish Barrister Bookcase
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Stains and Finishes
Stains and Finishes
Finishes
Each piece is handcrafted and individually finished, resulting in natural variations in color, tone, and grain. Actual finishes may differ slightly from the photos or wood samples shown due to lighting, screen settings, and the unique character of each board. These subtle differences are part of what make every item truly one-of-a-kind.
Explore the Woods
Explore the Woods
Wood Species Guide
Red Oak
- Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.
- Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for traditional designs.
Brown Maple
- Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.
- Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.
Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry
- Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.
- Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.
- Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.
Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO
- Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.
- Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.
- Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).
- Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.
Hickory
- Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.
- Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.
Hard Maple
- Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.
- Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).
- Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.
Walnut
- Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.
- Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).
- Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.
Stains and Finishes
Stains and Finishes
Finishes
Each piece is handcrafted and individually finished, resulting in natural variations in color, tone, and grain. Actual finishes may differ slightly from the photos or wood samples shown due to lighting, screen settings, and the unique character of each board. These subtle differences are part of what make every item truly one-of-a-kind.
Explore the Woods
Explore the Woods
Wood Species Guide
Red Oak
- Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.
- Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for traditional designs.
Brown Maple
- Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.
- Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.
Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry
- Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.
- Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.
- Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.
- Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.
Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO
- Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.
- Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.
- Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).
- Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.
Hickory
- Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.
- Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).
- Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.
Hard Maple
- Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.
- Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).
- Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.
Walnut
- Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.
- Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.
- Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).
- Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.
Amish Barrister Bookcase