Antique Whatnots

Regency four-tier whatnot; elegant turned pillars surmounted by small finials; lovely variegated rosewood and a single drawer at the bottom; fine original condition.

Originally known as a “whatnot,” this form served as a display for treasured objects, favored books, or delicate porcelain.

William IV Antique Whatnot

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

A rare extra large Regency nineteenth century mahogany Whatnot /bookshelves /shelf display. In fantastic condition with all the finials original and intact , stringing detail on the ...

Whatnots were originally used to display Victorian curios, or whatnots, for your guests to admire.

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...

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...

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany three-tier whatnot. The centre tier of the whatnot has a single mahogany lined drawer with a knob handle.

Excellent quality Victorian burr walnut whatnot. Circa 1850 Raised upon turned feet with brass castors This wonderful whatnot having 3 shelves which feature the best quality burr wal...

Large Victorian Mahogany Whatnot. Antique circa 1850 This 6 Tiered Whatnot Stands Upon Turned Feet and Brass castors.

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.

This high-quality burr walnut whatnot having turned and fluted uprights, turned and fluted feet with original castors.

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...

A smart and very useful antique Georgian period whatnot stand. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1810-1820 period.

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

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

Antique Victorian burr walnut whatnot having a shaped oval mirror in a pierced walnut frame above four burr walnut shelves supported by twelve solid walnut turned reeded columns rais...

Pair of Victorian whatnots or bookshelves in mahogany These whatnots stand upon shaped feet Circa 1870 Each whatnot featuring 3 shelves which are supported by barley twist and turned...

Early 19th century English bleached mahogany four tier whatnot on castors. 1840. Code: 8665 Dimensions: W: 25" (63.5 cm) H: 48" (121.9 cm) D: 17" (43.2 cm)

Victorian rosewood high quality Whatnot surmounted with a brass gallery with string inlaid supporting columns Great little piece for displaying books and decorative pieces Circa 18...

A gorgeous Victorian walnut whatnot or mirrored étagère dating to around 1860–1880 Crafted in richly figured walnut veneers, the piece features three serpentine-front shelves support...

A charming French walnut whatnot of elegant proportions, featuring finely turned supports surmounted by decorative gilt finials Circa 1900 The three tiers are beautifully adorned wit...

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.

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890. Ornate 5 tier corner whatnot made in mahogany.

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...

Victorian Rosewood Two Tier Brass Bound Whatnot of Kidney Form with Brass Tubular Supports and Castors - 23.5"w x 15"d x 22.5"h

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...

There are a huge variety of these low Étagères, or Whatnots, to be found on the market these days, largely due to their incredible versatility and practicality within the home.

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...

A walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautiful piece furniture that combines with elegance and functionality.

The word Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves and although in England the term Whatnot is much more common the two phrases are pretty much a...

You are viewing a stunning period Victorian whatnot or bookshelf Circa 1880 and hand crafted from mahogany Three-tier form with flat display shelves, ideal for books, ornaments, or c...

A solid walnut etagere-table from England, circa 1870, also known as a "whatnot" to organize books and other collections to put on view.

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...

You are viewing an elegant Victorian whatnot in walnut Circa 1880 Material - Made from richly polished mahogany with a warm, deep patina Design - Three graduated tiers/shelves suppor...

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

Solid mahogany whatnot of the finest quality, with a superb flame.

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...

Vintage Wooden Etagere on Castors, featuring five shelves. The second shelf is designed for loose music sheets or can be used to store vinyl records.

Mahogany 4 tier Whatnot with single drawer, circa 1830 4 turned finials on top, 4 tier mahogany shelves, Figured mahogany drawer front, turned knob handles, mahogany drawer linings...

There are a huge variety of these low Étagères, or whatnots to be found on the market these days, mainly due to their incredible versatility in terms of their function.

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Italian antique whatnot or coffe table in wood, early 1900s Wooden etagere or coffee table with three shaped shelves of different sizes.

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

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

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

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...

As a general rule the earlier in date the better and this whatnot is no exception boasting real class and sophistication.

This is an antique Canterbury Whatnot. An English, burr walnut and brass three tier display stand or etagere, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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...

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...

This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, walnut country house display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.