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What is a Victorian what-not?
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A what-not is a French piece of furniture featuring an open-shelf design for small knick-knacks or ornaments. It’s generally a smaller piece of furniture used for display purposes. Browse a selection of what-not shelves on 1stDibs to proudly display your favorite collectibles.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Mahogany Whatnot, 19th century, with four open shelves and single frieze drawer on four
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency four-tier whatnot; elegant turned pillars surmounted by small finials; lovely variegated
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$3,917
Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare extra large Regency nineteenth century mahogany Whatnot /bookshelves /shelf display. In
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a splendid mid Victorian burr walnut whatnot, having a brass gallery on the top tier
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood corner whatnot, having a fretwork gallery to the top
Category
Antique 19th Century Tables
Materials
Rosewood
