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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 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
Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Antique Walnut Whatnot or Shelves
Category
Antique 1860s British Aesthetic Movement Buffets
Materials
Walnut
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
Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Canterbury Whatnot with Fretwork Gallery and Dividers and Satinwood
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Walnut, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This high-quality burr walnut whatnot having turned and fluted uprights, turned and fluted feet
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
