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What is a Victorian what-not?

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What is a Victorian what-not?
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

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

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