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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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Shop for Antique Whatnots on 1stDibs
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
$3,837
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
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
