antique furniture: what-nots

Antique what-nots are pieces of furniture derived from the French etagere, which was exceedingly popular in England consisting of a series of shelves in a tall column

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  William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot REF:272

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five lovely mahogany tiers supported by four unusual elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet. A wonderful example of its period in perfect condition. H 130...

  £1,195.00

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  Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Victorian Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860. Quality 3 tier inlaid burr walnut Victorian whatnot. The rectangular top with rounded corners and tulipwood and boxwood inlay, and with three-quarter cast brass gallery, over 2 matching tiers. All on tapering, ring...

  £880.00

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• Unusual George III Mahogany Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1800, an unusual George III mahogany two tier whatnot. The solid top shelf with 4 carved finials over an open fretwork apron, supported by 4 elegant turned uprights. Beneath the second tier is a...

  £1,900.00

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• Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot REF:233

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Victorian burr walnut whatnot. The top having a shaped fretwork gallery, lovely walnut shelves, supported by eight solid walnut barley twist columns, cupboard door with unusual fretwork, standing on turned solid walnut legs with original...

  £1,485.00

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• Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot REF:228

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved mirror back whatnot having a lovely carved mahogany mirror back, quality mahogany top supported by 4 turned columns, 4 fret work supports, 2 mahogany shelves standing on turned mahogany feet...

  £1,485.00

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• Antique Display Whatnot, English, 4 Tier, Ornament Stand, Regency, Circa 1820

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8407

  This is an antique display whatnot. An English, mahogany four tier ornament stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

  • Attractive example of Regency display furniture
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select stocks show rich russet hues and fine grain interest
  • Oak lined drawer boxes with quality dovetail joints

  • The upper tier with short turned finials to each corner
  • Turned baluster supports within block shoulders
  • Pair of drawers set within the front fascia, opened with blind pulls
  • Raised upon a quartet of squat bun feet

  This is an attractive and versatile antique display whatnot, with great Regency period craftsmanship and appealing hues. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')
  Max Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')
  Max Height: 85cm (33.5'')

  Shelf Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')

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  Antique Display Whatnot, English, 4 Tier, Ornament Stand, Regency, Circa 1820

  £1,295.00

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• Victorian 4 Tier Mahogany Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860. A mid Victorian mahogany four tier whatnot. The top surmounted by ¾ mahogany gallery and four elegant finials. All of the shelves beneath have a ¾ gallery also, all supported on turned and...

  £1,250.00

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• Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot ref: 052A

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique Victorian burr walnut whatnot having a shaped oval mirror in a pierced walnut frame above four burr walnut shelves supported by twelve solid walnut turned reeded columns raised on four original turned legs A...

  £1,085.00

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• Victorian Figured Walnut 3-Tier Etagere or 'What-Not'

  a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom

  Victorian Figured Walnut 3-Tier Etagere or 'What-Not' on Original Brass Casters A superb mid-Victorian piece in excellent condition, of exquisite quality and lovely colour throughout and with outstanding figured walnut veneer, book-matched on the tiers,...

  £345.00

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• Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8217

  This is an antique decorative whatnot. A Chinese, mahogany hanging wall shelf with asymmetric form, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

  • A treat of fretwork, unusual Kazaridana form and carved detail
  • Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Select stocks present dark russet hues and fine grain interest
  • Enthusiastically pierced fretwork a testament to the craftsmanship

  • Arranged over four tiers, the central pair cascade into a split level
  • Shaped back rest decorated with a delightful carved bird
  • Small cabinet enhanced with relief carved panels, showing birds upon a branch
  • Suitable for wall hanging or as a free-standing display shelf

  This is a superb antique decorative whatnot, graced with copious Oriental motif and unusual of form. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for display.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')
  Max Depth: 16cm (6.25'')
  Max Height: 85cm (33.5'') 

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  Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900

  £2,450.00

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• Superb Rosewood whatnot

  bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom

  Five graduated shelves in solid rosewood all adorned with again solid rosewood finials, condition of all is very good, consider late Regency, stands 115cm high length at bottom shelf being 74cm graduation to top shelf...

  £495.00

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• Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8242

  This is an antique three-tier hanging whatnot. An English, walnut corner wall shelf or candle bracket, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

  • Distinctive wall mounted corner whatnot with striking form
  • Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Select walnut presents fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
  • Graced with a quality wax polish finish

  • Arranged as three shelves - ideal for small ornaments or tea lights
  • Inter-directional form for mounting either way as desired
  • Eye-catching pierced stocks with sinuous, tiered edges
  • Two pairs of mounting holes aid hanging in the corner of your room

  This is a delightful antique three-tier hanging whatnot, with superb carved and pierced form, and of versatile inter-directional craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 43cm (17'')
  Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'')
  Max Height: 81.5cm (32'')

  Upper Shelf Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
  Upper Shelf Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

  Middle Shelf Width: 31cm (12.25'')
  Middle Shelf Depth: 20.5cm (8'')
  Middle Shelf Height: 23.5cm (9.25'')

  Lower Shelf Width: 38.5cm (15.25'')
  Lower Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')
  Lower Shelf Height: 27.5cm (10.75'') 

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  Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian

  £895.00

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• Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8005

  This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall shelf with Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

  • Attractive wall mounted display shelves with distinctive finish
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
  • Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues
  • Striking pierced sides redolent of the Chinoiserie influence favoured by E.W. Godwin

  • Arranged as a pair of shelves over a deep drawer base
  • Framed by the geometric shaped fretwork with a supporting spar to centre
  • Pair of useful drawers dressed with small brass pulls and brass lined locks — key absent
  • Free standing upon shaped feet, with a trio of mounting holes for wall hanging if desired

  This is a fascinating antique mounted whatnot, with striking Chinoiserie overtones. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to mount.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 61.5cm (24.25'')
  Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')
  Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')

  Shelf Width: 65cm (25.5'')
  Shelf Depth: 23cm (9'')

  Upper Shelf Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')
  Lower Shelf Height: 25.5cm (10") 

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  Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900

  £1,275.00

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• Rare Victorian Carved Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860. A rare unusual, exhibition quality Victorian burr walnut and carved oval-shaped whatnot. Two neat sized elegant curved pierced galleries on each side, double frieze with foliate carving on both. Beneath the top there...

  £3,250.00

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• Quality Mid-Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut What-Not

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Or Ref:30400 Circa 1860. Quality Mid-Victorian marquetry inlaid burr walnut what-not. The shaped front top with mirror matched figured walnut and fine marquetry inlay with turned finials and a cast brass gallery, supported by finely...

  £1,450.00

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• Victorian Three Tier Mahogany Stand

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Our Ref:30637 Circa 1880 Victorian three tier mahogany whatnot. The top with a three-quarter gallery and a moulded edge supported on tapering turned supports over two similar tiers. The bottom tier has a drawer has...

  £550.00

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• Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Dumb Waiter

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut dumb waiter having three superb quality shaped burr walnut tiers supported by turned shaped quality carved solid walnut columns and raised on superior quality shaped solid walnut carved cabriole...

  £2,385.00

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• Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  975 Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves supported by eight solid rosewood turned shaped columns and four original turned finials. It stands on elegant turned feet with original brass cup...

  £1,395.00

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• Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  812 Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves supported by eight solid rosewood turned columns and four original turned finials. It stands on turned feet with original brass cup castors. An...

  £1,385.00

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• Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Display Table / Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1890, unusual late Victorian, Sheraton-style inlaid mahogany display table / whatnot. Surmounted by a rectangular figured mahogany shelf with boxwood stringing, on shaped inlaid supports. This is above a similar tier, over a glazed...

  £1,450.00

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• Walnut What Not / Side Table by Whytock and Reid

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920, neat sized, 3 tier Whytock and Reid freestanding whatnot/side table. The rectangular top in figured, Italian walnut with a shaped wraparound gallery, and with side slides with axehead handles. With 2 matching tiers,...

  £790.00

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• Chinese Hardwood Whatnot or Display Stand

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1960, Chinese hardwood whatnot or display stand. The rectangular stand with eccentric, Chinoiserie style shelving, with inset figured hardwood panels. The base with 2 full length drawers with cast brass swan neck handles, all...

  £880.00

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• Antique Burr Walnut and Brass Corner Whatnot

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860, unusual Victorian burr walnut, ebonized and brass beaded corner whatnot. The top tier with 3 ebonized finials, brass beaded foredge and ebonized moulding, over quarter-shaped tiers tapering from top to bottom. Each tier...

  £1,300.00

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• Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany supports and finials to the top tier. The single drawer to the base has an original turned mahogany knob. This attractive piece...

  £1,495.00

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• The best quality Victorian burred walnut whatnot

  bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom

  Beautiful features to the wood grain a truly superb item of furniture condition of which is excellent, standing 104cm high length across 73cm depth being 35cm, this model features a bottom draw, offering free UK...

  £795.00

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