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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 Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency four-tier whatnot; elegant turned pillars surmounted by small finials; lovely variegated
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Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves

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Rosewood

19th century walnut whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine 19th century 3 tier solid walnut whatnot . The whatnot has very well barley twist turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

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Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

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