Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century Whatnot

Victorian Walnut Whatnots

Rosewood Etagere

Whatnot Table

Regency Whatnot

Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot

$4,456

H 48 in W 19 in D 16 in

Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality Regency period mahogany whatnot Having four well figured tiers and adjustable top with Turned upright supports over one frieze drawer raised On turned legs with o...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Whatnot

$3,200

H 47 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in

19th Century English Whatnot

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Whatnot

$3,200

H 44.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

19th Century English Whatnot

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a low...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century burr walnut whatnot

$1,371Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.75 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

19th Century burr walnut whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century burr walnut three tier whatnot, the top tier having a pierced carved gallery and turned finials in each corner, each shaped tier having a wonderful figured top, supporte...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Four Tier Whatnot

$1,364

H 48 in W 25 in D 17 in

19th Century English Four Tier Whatnot

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century English bleached mahogany four tier whatnot on castors. 1840.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Three Tier Rosewood Fretcut Whatnot Etagere

$3,633

H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Three Tier Rosewood Fretcut Whatnot Etagere

Located in Reepham, GB

19th Century Three Tier Rosewood Fretcut Whatnot Etagere raised on turned columns, with a pierced and carved gallery top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

A Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Whatnots

$4,319 / set

H 48 in W 18 in D 17.25 in

A Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Whatnots

Located in Tetbury, England

A fine pair of George IV mahogany whatnots. The five tiers supported by ring turned uprights, single drawer to the base of each, raised on brass and glazed pot castors.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot

$1,439

H 56.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian

$2,735

H 29 in W 20 in D 14 in

19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Walnut Étagère, Or Small Whatnot, Having Three Superbly Figured Rounded Tiers With Attractive Inlaid Decoration, ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table

$2,750

H 34.88 in W 27.38 in D 16.5 in

English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid walnut etagere-table from England, circa 1870, also known as a "whatnot" to organize books and other collections to put on view. The top surface is at an intuitive height to ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

$1,371Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century mahogany whatnot with cellarette, the top shelf supported by elegant turned columns and having decorative turned finials on the top shelf, with bold carved decoration an...

Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot, Three Tiers, Circa 1840

$2,632

H 33 in W 15 in D 12.75 in

Mid 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot, Three Tiers, Circa 1840

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A wide variety of these 19th century low Étagères, or whatnots can be found on the market these days, mainly due to their incredible versatility in terms of their function.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Antique Whatnot

$2,925

H 31.5 in W 14 in D 14 in

William IV Antique Whatnot

Located in Los angeles, CA

William IV Antique Whatnot

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George III Period Tall Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

$5,347

H 68.71 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in

Early 19th Century George III Period Tall Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Tall Charming Early 19th Century George III Period Mahogany Three-Tier Cupboard Whatnot Music Stand A quality, early 19th-century George III period, well-figured mahogany three-t...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère

$4,086

H 51.97 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine Quality Early 19th-century Georgian 4-tier Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand with Writing Slope A fine-quality, elegant early 19th-century George IV period four-tier mahogany w...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English

$1,590

H 46.5 in W 20 in D 14 in

19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Striking 19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Shelf Unit with Gallery Top Antique English, circa 1880 This lovely antique ebonised whatnot self unit displays wonderful aged character and ch...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Beech

Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot

$1,953

H 53.15 in W 25.99 in D 15.95 in

Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique 19th Century Victorian inlaid burr walnut four tier corner whatnot boasting a pretty shaped inlaid gallery back and three finials with a lovely burr walnut inlaid top...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Music Stand

$3,976

H 49.22 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Music Stand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine Quality Early 19th-century Georgian 4-tier Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand A fine-quality, elegant early 19th-century George IV period four-tier mahogany whatnot.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot

$1,816

H 53.15 in W 25.99 in D 15.95 in

Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique 19th Century Victorian inlaid burr walnut four tier corner whatnot boasting a pretty shaped inlaid gallery back and three finials with a lovely burr walnut inlaid top...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

walnut Shelf Called Whatnot From The First Part Of The 19th Century

$2,485

H 50.79 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

walnut Shelf Called Whatnot From The First Part Of The 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely walnut whatnot composed of 3 shelves and a drawer at the bottom walnut whatnuts are the rarest and most sought after. the walnut has a superb flame that we can find on the th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Stand with Scrolled Brackets – The Bracknell Whatnot

$1,450

H 48 in W 19 in D 12.5 in

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Stand with Scrolled Brackets – The Bracknell Whatnot

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A sculptural relic of 19th-century English design, The Bracknell Whatnot is a Victorian-era walnut stand, restored by Acanthus Home to highlight its quiet elegance and architectural ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot

$815

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 16.15 in

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 tier, with a further two tiers below, with turned supports, raised on castors, this...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot

$2,605

H 39 in W 21 in D 16 in

Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot - with Galleried Top Above Slender Spoked Music Canterbury with Sigle Drawer Supported on Turned Feet and Brass Castors - 21"w x 16"d x 39"h

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot

$4,044

H 59.45 in W 20.08 in D 19.49 in

Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot A fine George III mahogany graduated A-frame whatnot, the four graduated tiers with three trays, the lower shelf with drawer below. Ring turned col...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Marquetry Whatnot Jewellery Cabinet

$3,770

H 29.5 in W 23 in D 14 in

Victorian Marquetry Whatnot Jewellery Cabinet

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian marquetry shaped dressing table and combined jewellery cabinet, with hinged top to fitted interior with turned and fluted legs with two lower shelves - 23"w x 14"d x 29.5"h

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Night Stands

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

$2,049

H 30.52 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves supported by eight solid rosewood turned shaped columns and four original turned fin...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

$1,824Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 17.7 in D 17.3 in

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany three-tier whatnot.

Category

Antique 1830s Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnot

$1,487

H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 13.78 in

Wonderful antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnot, having an oval mirror with carved walnut supports to the top above three quality burr walnut serpentine shaped display shelve...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Whatnot Shelf In Mahogany Circa 1800 George III Period

$2,604

H 58.67 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Whatnot Shelf In Mahogany Circa 1800 George III Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superbshelf called whatnot with 3 shelves, three drawers and two doors at the bottom a fine mahogany shelf with square top supported by elegant turned columns. Solid mahogany whatno...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors

$1,302

H 41.93 in W 42.33 in D 17.92 in

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this charming brown Mahogany Victorian Whatnot cupboard on castors. This attractive and solid piece is well presented with an open upper tier an...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand

$1,800

H 71 in W 44 in D 14 in

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 71" H x 44" W x 14" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table

$2,536

H 28.35 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Restored Walnut Console Table with Burr Walnut Wood. A walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautifu...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot

$2,310

H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 18 in

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing Canterbury whatnot having a quality pierced carved gallery top above two mahogany display shelves with a thumb moulded edge above a C...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Other

A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s

$3,900

H 40 in W 19.75 in D 17.25 in

A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Victorian Opulence English Mahogany Three-tier Rolling Whatnot / Etagere with a drawer and turned supports. Period and Style: Dating from the Victorian specifically around 184...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot

$3,448

H 40.95 in W 55.91 in D 16.93 in

Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot, having a quality antique Victorian walnut whatnot with a polished finish, the top shelf featuring a intricate pierce...

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Whatnot, Circa 1825, Three-Tier Etagere, England

$4,799

H 36.5 in W 16 in D 13.5 in

Regency Rosewood Whatnot, Circa 1825, Three-Tier Etagere, England

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Superb Quality 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etagere, Having Three Superbly Figured Tiers, United By Extremely Elegant Reverse Tapered Turned Upright Supports, T...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Superb quality antique Victorian freestanding burr walnut Canterbury whatnot

$1,939

H 37.8 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in

Superb quality antique Victorian freestanding burr walnut Canterbury whatnot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian freestanding burr walnut Canterbury whatnot, having a superb quality burr walnut top with a moulded edge, supported by turned carved walnut columns a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

$2,036

H 48.82 in W 22.45 in D 14.38 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, ca...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Other

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots

$4,380 / set

H 38.39 in W 31.89 in D 15.75 in

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnots having carved gallery tops above 3 quality burr walnut display shelves with a thumb moulded edge supported by elegant t...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Whatnot

$4,106

H 43.31 in W 28.55 in D 15.75 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut serpentine shaped whatnot/shelves having the original ornate gilded brass gallery above three superior quality burr walnut serpentin...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

William IV Whatnot Stand, Polished Walnut, Inlaid Decor, Circa 1800

$2,331

H 37.5 in W 24 in D 17 in

William IV Whatnot Stand, Polished Walnut, Inlaid Decor, Circa 1800

Located in Basildon, GB

An attractive antique 3 tier Whatnot, English polished Walnut with inlaid side decorations and turned baluster's, early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Mounted Whatnot Cabinet, English, Walnut, Display Cupboard, Victorian

$1,307Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.22 in W 25.99 in D 7.09 in

Antique Mounted Whatnot Cabinet, English, Walnut, Display Cupboard, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mounted whatnot cabinet. An English, walnut display cupboard with gallery upper dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Charming example of late Victoria...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot

$1,912

H 51.58 in W 22.45 in D 14.18 in

Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by four unusual, elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet. A wonderful ex...

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Shelves

Materials

Other

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Victorian, Display Stand, circa 1860

$2,906Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.09 in W 23.82 in D 14.77 in

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Victorian, Display Stand, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique whatnot, an English, mahogany, three-tier, Victorian display stand dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves & Brass Whatnot Étagère

$21,253

H 45 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves & Brass Whatnot Étagère

Located in London, GB

A Regency Period Four-Tier Whatnot Constructed from finely grained Goncalo Alves and lacquered brass, the free-standing étagère having four shelves, the lowest register incorporatin...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Period Mahogany Whatnot or Cabinet with Shelves

$13,026

H 73.23 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in

English Georgian Period Mahogany Whatnot or Cabinet with Shelves

Located in London, GB

Constructed of a finely patinated mahogany; rising from castor shod ring turned legs, a lockable cupboard with a fielded panel enclosing a shelved interior having a single drawers ov...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

$2,436Sale Price|25% Off

H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 15.16 in

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved three quarter gallery, twist car...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Walnut, Country House Display Stand, Victorian

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

H 55.32 in W 25.6 in D 15.95 in

Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Walnut, Country House Display Stand, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, walnut country house display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Graceful cascading shape to this delightful corner sta...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot

$5,477

H 45.28 in W 32.09 in D 18.12 in

Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having three serpentine shaped exhibition quality burr walnut tiers with a finely carved edge,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Buffet Server, English, Side Cabinet, Display Whatnot, Victorian

$5,304Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.45 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in

Large Antique Buffet Server, English, Side Cabinet, Display Whatnot, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique buffet server. An English, mahogany side cabinet with display tiers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Striking buffet, with beautiful colou...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere Display Stand C.1820

$2,468

H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in

Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere Display Stand C.1820

Located in London, GB

Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere/Display Stand C.1820 Carved up-stand with turned finials above, turned upright supports, standing on elegant turned bun feet w...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Whatnot Stand, Two-Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900

$1,201Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 15.95 in

Antique Whatnot Stand, Two-Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique whatnot stand. An English, mahogany two-tier afternoon tea table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Attractive form and useful proportion Displays a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Open Display Stand, Late Georgian, Circa 1800

$2,491Sale Price|20% Off

H 45.48 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Open Display Stand, Late Georgian, Circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 tier whatnot. An English, mahogany open display stand, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Attractive example of Georgian display furniture Displays a de...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Furniture

Materials

Wood

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables

$4,799

H 29.93 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere Probably originally designed for use in a library to hold rolled maps, or plans, these whatnots make an unusual pair of si...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Whatnot Irish, Burr Walnut, Mirror Stand Robert Strahan & Co, circa 1840

$5,758Sale Price|20% Off

H 61.03 in W 47.45 in D 16.05 in

Antique Whatnot Irish, Burr Walnut, Mirror Stand Robert Strahan & Co, circa 1840

By Robert Strahan

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dating to the early to mid-19th century, circa 1840. Of exceptional quality befitting of such a renowned cabinet maker The well figured, burr walnut displays beautifully in the l...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Sheraton Wood Shelf, George IV Style, 19th Century

$3,207

H 67.33 in W 17.92 in D 16.34 in

Antique English Sheraton Wood Shelf, George IV Style, 19th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique English Sheraton wood shelf Wood shelf in the style of George IV or William IV from the mid-19th century, often called a "whatnot" or music shelf.

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Antique Late 19th Century English George IV Shelves

Materials

Wood

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19th century walnut whatnot

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in

19th century walnut whatnot

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Fine 19th century 3 tier solid walnut whatnot . The whatnot has very well barley twist turned supports with no signs of any repairs .

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Three Tier 'Whatnot'

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H 41.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

19th Century Three Tier 'Whatnot'

Located in London, GB

With Drawer Beneath the Bottom Shelf Pine with Original Grain Painted Surface English, c.1850 42” high x 18 ½” wide x 16 ¼” deep "What-Not" is the official name for a piece of ...

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Early 19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 20.5 in D 15 in

Early 19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A good Regency period mahogany four tier whatnot of elegant proportions, having slender turned uprights and fitted with a drawer below the bottom shelf. Standing on inverted vase sha...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Padouk Whatnot

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H 57 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Padouk Whatnot

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Unusual mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Padouk Whatnot; the five graduating tiers of exaggerated serpentine form, with well carved acanthus leaf molded edges and a pierced low gallery ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Padouk

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Two Drawer Whatnot

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H 44 in W 17.1 in D 17.1 in

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Two Drawer Whatnot

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany two tier whatnot.

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Antique 1820s English Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Rosewood Three-Tier Corner Whatnot

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H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid-19th Century Rosewood Three-Tier Corner Whatnot

Located in Northwich, GB

A mid-19th century rosewood three-tier corner whatnot, of serpentine fronted form, with barley-twist supports and pierced gallery to the top.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany William IV Three-Tier Whatnot

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H 51.6 in W 24.8 in D 17.7 in

19th Century Mahogany William IV Three-Tier Whatnot

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

William IV three-tier whatnot A 19th century William IV mahogany three-tier whatnot or buffet.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Corner Whatnot

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Corner Whatnot

Located in Dorking, Surrey

A mid-19th century rosewood corner whatnot.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Victorian Whatnot

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H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 in

Victorian Whatnot

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A 19th century Victorian three tier whatnot. The whatnot has turned walnut spiral carved supports and finial while the three shelves are shaped and made from solid walnut veneered...

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Antique 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase Whatnot Shelves Display

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H 59.85 in W 27.17 in D 13.78 in

Antique Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase Whatnot Shelves Display

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian rosewood open bookcase or whatnot. This is a lovely piece, that is full of age charm and character... far better quality than most. No significant woodworm. ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Rising Reading

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H 53.55 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Rising Reading

Located in Brighton, GB

A Regency four-tier mahogany whatnot with a rising reading stand, 1820. The lower platforms with fine turned uprights the lower shelf has a useful drawer below. Standing on b...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

An English Rosewood Whatnot

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H 38 in W 17.25 in D 16 in

An English Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Stamford, CT

A three-tier rosewood whatnot stand with drawer.

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Antique 19th Century English Pedestals

Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot

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H 70.87 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in

Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Rare full-size early Victorian revolving whatnot. The outer frame in figured mahogany has a rectangular top with moulded edge, supported on tall turned columns. This is over a deep p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot

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H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to sit on a desk or within larger shelf.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

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H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

Located in Werkendam, NL

Monumenta Historica Departement 19th century fine art and antiques. 19th century English four-tier Victorian small mahogany corner whatnot stand (étagére) to be used either standi...

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Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Buffet or Whatnot

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H 49 in W 43 in D 19 in

English Mahogany Buffet or Whatnot

Located in Stamford, CT

An early 19th century English four-tiered mahogany buffet, dumb-waiter or whatnot withy scalloped edge top decoration with turned legs ending in brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

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Mahogany Whatnot or Music Stand

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H 42.13 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in

Mahogany Whatnot or Music Stand

Located in Salisbury, GB

A rare English Regency mahogany whatnot or music stand Rising easel top and spindle divisions for music below Above drawer and turned legs to castors, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century Music Stands

Georgian Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.5 in

Georgian Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Georgian mahogany four-tier whatnot A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian mahogany four tier whatnot.

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Antique Early 1800s British George III Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Four-Tier Rosewood Whatnot

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H 46.5 in W 15.7 in D 13.4 in

Victorian Four-Tier Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Victorian four-tier rosewood whatnot A middle of the 19th century Victorian four-tier rosewood whatnot.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Late Regency Period Buffet or Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 45 in D 22 in

Late Regency Period Buffet or Whatnot

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

Of well balanced proportion, this buffet or whatnot is made from best quality mahogany. The three graduating tiers each measure 15.5", 17.5" and 19.5" deep and the whatnot has decora...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

A William IV Mahogany Four Tier Whatnot

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H 49.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in

A William IV Mahogany Four Tier Whatnot

Located in New York, NY

A William IV mahogany 4-tier whatnot with baluster & ring-turned supports, the deep base drawer with inlaid satinwood stringing.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Rare George III Period Mahogany Pyramid-Form Whatnot

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H 56.25 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in

Rare George III Period Mahogany Pyramid-Form Whatnot

Located in Cambridge, GB

Rare George III period mahogany pyramid-form whatnot; the four graduated shelves with serpentine apron-pieces, fitted with an oak-lined drawer and with exceptionally slender turned s...

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Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small antique Georgian period solid mahogany Whatnot / shelves

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H 32.68 in W 15.95 in D 13 in

Small antique Georgian period solid mahogany Whatnot / shelves

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

An exceptionally small and good quality Georgian antique mahogany whatnot, made in Cuban mahogany with superb colour and patination. Unusual shaped frieze with gun barrel turned colu...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Figured Walnut Whatnot with a Concealed Drawer

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H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 13.78 in

Victorian Figured Walnut Whatnot with a Concealed Drawer

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A late Victorian kidney shaped three tier figured walnut whatnot with a concealed fitted drawer to the base. Each tier with an fretwork upstand to the back. The whole raised on turn...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Victorian Period Antique Whatnots by Howard and Sons of London

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H 31.5 in W 20 in D 13 in

Pair of Antique Victorian Period Antique Whatnots by Howard and Sons of London

By Howard and Sons

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine quality pair of antique walnut whatnots. This pair of whatnots are very well made with generous barley twist columns and wonderfully well figured walnut show wood. The tops...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Étagère What Not 19th Century Victorian Portable Bookcase Shelves

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H 39.02 in W 15.87 in D 13.27 in

Étagère What Not 19th Century Victorian Portable Bookcase Shelves

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century mahogany portable étagère whatnot.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

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H 50 in W 17.7 in D 17.3 in

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany three-tier whatnot.

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Antique 1830s English Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Whatnot

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H 50.75 in W 17.88 in D 14.25 in

19th Century Whatnot

Located in Houston, TX

19th century whatnot with three shelves and bottom drawer.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Satin Birch 3 Tier Whatnot

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H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in

19th Century Satin Birch 3 Tier Whatnot

Located in Batley, GB

A mid 19th century whatnot. The shaped shelves are nicely figured satin birch with turned spindle uprights and raised on 4 turned legs with the original casters.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot

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H 48.43 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in

19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An Excellent Quality English Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot. Consisting of four rosewood veneered shelves, one with a slim drawer, connected by four decorative turned columns and s...

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Antique 19th Century Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Oak Whatnot

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H 41.5 in W 41 in D 19 in

19th Century Oak Whatnot

Located in New York, NY

Three tiered mahogany Whatnot with beautifully detailed hand carved claw foot

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Antique 19th Century British Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

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H 33.5 in W 15 in D 12 in

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etage, Having Three Superbly Figured Tiers, The Top With Having Unusual Wooden Gallery, United By Spiral Turned Uprights

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Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

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H 76 in W 19 in D 18 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

An unusual and rare 19th century mahogany whatnot, the top structure having four turned finials with three shelves below with turned supports and trellis design, with a single oak li...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

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H 46.86 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful antique mahogany whatnot or étagère with one drawer. This type of furniture was popular in the 19th century and used for books and objects.

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

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H 48 in W 17 in D 14 in

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century four-tier rosewood whatnot with a single drawer with solid linings at the bottom with original turned knobs, the structure supported by finely turned columns, lovely col...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

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H 48 in W 17 in D 14 in

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century four-tier rosewood whatnot with a single drawer with solid linings at the bottom with original turned knobs, the structure supported by finely turned columns, lovely col...

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Antique 1840s English Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Antique Rosewood Whatnot Circa 1840

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H 46 in W 30 in D 15 in

19th Century Antique Rosewood Whatnot Circa 1840

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD WHATNOT CIRCA 1840

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Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot

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H 61.63 in W 19.75 in D 19.38 in

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot

Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany whatnot from England with four shelves which have scalloped galleries on the sides and are separated by hand turned barley twist shelf supports.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

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H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique mahogany whatnot with drawer. Entirely in perfect condition, standing on well-functioning porcelain wheels. Origin: England Period: circa 1840-1860 Size: W 60cm x D 40cm x...

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Antique 1840s European Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Rosewood Whatnot

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H 46 in W 17 in L 46 in

19th Century English Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot Having Four Well Figured Tiers United By Spiral Twist Turned Upright Supports Terminating On Turned Feet With Original Brass Cas...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot With Cupboard

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H 69 in W 19 in D 14 in

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot With Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY WHATNOT WITH CUPBOARD NICE DECORATIVE ITEM WITH CUPBOARD AND 1 DRAWER CIRCA 1860

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot

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H 48 in W 15.5 in D 14 in

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot

Located in Richmond, Surrey

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot, with a fret carved gallery over four serpentine tiers raised on turned spiral columns, all standing on cabriole legs.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

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H 24.5 in W 30.75 in D 17 in

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English whatnot shelf made from Mahogany.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

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H 59.85 in W 18.9 in D 13.98 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A mid 19th century, early Victorian period solid mahogany five tier music stand whatnot, standing on turned supports.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

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H 54.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century four-tier mahogany whatnot with an oak lined drawer at the bottom with original turned knobs, the structure supported with finely turned columns with the top section hav...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian whatnot Good quality five-tier carved mahogany what not with mirrored back panels.

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Whatnot Stand

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H 31.5 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in

19th Century English Regency Whatnot Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English rosewood with gilt barley twist three tier whatnot stand.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot

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H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 in

19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot

Located in Opole, PL

We present you an antique piece of furniture, circa 1880, which can be used as a vanity, a sewing table, a whatnot, or as a nightstand. It is composed of a small chest with a liftab...

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Antique 19th Century European Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Whatnot

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H 38 in W 27 in D 16 in

19th Century William IV Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Richmond, Surrey

19th Century William IV Rosewood Whatnot, with brass gallery, over three tiers raised on turned spiral barley twist rosewood uprights, with a drawer to one shelf, all standing on tur...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot

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H 32 in W 14.75 in D 11.75 in

Small 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A wide variety of these 19th century low Étagères, or whatnots can be found on the market these days, mainly due to their incredible versatility in terms of their function.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century High Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot

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H 41.25 in W 29.5 in D 17.75 in

19th Century High Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century High Victorian carved walnut whatnot.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

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H 61.75 in W 30.13 in D 12.13 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This English 19th century mahogany whatnot shelf was handcrafted in England circa 1870 and is the perfect balance between function and style.

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Antique 19th Century English Other Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot Four Tier Musicstand

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H 57.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot Four Tier Musicstand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A 19th century, Victorian period rosewood four tier whatnot musicstand with single drawer base, standing on barley twist turned supports, terminating in small brass castors.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Good 19th Century Oak Marble Topped Whatnot

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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Good 19th Century Oak Marble Topped Whatnot

Located in Benington, Herts

A very good quality 19th century oak Victorian marble topped four-tier whatnot.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Gilt Carved Whatnot Stand

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H 55 in W 28 in D 14.75 in

19th Century French Gilt Carved Whatnot Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French gilt carved whatnot stand Unusual whatnot with eastern influences, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Karl Johan Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand

$4,003Sale Price|20% Off

H 76 in W 17 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand

Located in Martlesham, GB

A finely carved early 20th Century walnut black forest bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with another cub, looking up and holding and standing ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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