Antique Whatnots

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...

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

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...

Étagère’s are similar to whatnots, you can use them for just about anything your imagination can think of.

Very Fine Quality Early 19th-Century Georgian 4-Tier Mahogany Whatnot / Music Stand An exceptionally fine and elegant early 19th-century George III four tier mahogany whatnot / mu...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

This is an antique whatnot stand. An English, mahogany two-tier afternoon tea table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

A Mid Victorian Opulence English Mahogany Three-tier Rolling Whatnot / Etagere with a drawer and turned supports.

A very rare 19th Century well figured kingwood three tier whatnot with fabulous inlaid parquetry detail and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout.

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...

This is an antique 3 tier whatnot. An English, mahogany open display stand, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or folding cake table A good looking, decorative and well made piece.

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...

This is an antique whatnot, an Irish, burr walnut, three tier, mirror-back, display Stand by the highly regarded Robert Strahan & Co. firm of Dublin, Ireland.

We are delighted to offer this very fine circa 1880 Burr walnut with Marquetry inlay, brass gallery rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere A very decor...

Étagères, or whatnots as they are also commonly known, were produced in a huge variety of forms throughout the 19th century and were essentially designed as elegant pieces of open fu...

An Early 20th Century Chippendale Mirrored Back Mahogany Corner wall shelf or whatnot. It features a mirrored back and intricate pierce-cut scrollwork.

An early 19th Century English oak dumb waiter or whatnot.  Derived from the French étagère this is essentially a pair of standing shelves. 

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. Magnificent 19th century En...

Antique dumbwaiters, sometimes referred to as a buffet, a whatnot, or even an etagere, were made to be used in a dining room for storage of food, and sometimes drink, about to be ser...

Often found in the storied parfumeries of France or as a sophisticated whatnot in English estates, this tall, narrow silhouette offers a timeless versatility that feels remarkably co...

Circa 1860 This pretty whatnot stands upon ring turned feet with brass castors.

Great for use with plants, etc., or as small whatnot tables.

An antique Victorian étagère, the open tiered stand also called a whatnot, rising through graduated serpentine shelves on turned baluster uprights to a galleried top, circa 1870–1900.

You can see when compared with the mahogany one we have available that the ebonized one has been reduced slightly at the feet.A similar whatnot with the same finials can be seen in a...

Superbly and intricately hand carved solid mahogany whatnot or display piece with an attached velvet-lined vitrine or specimen cupboard.

19th century William IV mahogany étagère, colloquially referred to as a ‘whatnot’, with four square shelves above single base drawer with turned knobs, standing on turned feet.

Ideal size for use as side tables, end tables flanking a sofa, hall or entry, plant stand, bedside nightstand, display etagere or whatnot shelf, glamorous Hollywood Regency accent pi...

March 2025 Antiques And Estates Auction catalog Dimensions: (approx) 30 1/8" High, 16" Wide, 16" Deep Ideal for use as a side table, accent table, wine drinks or lamp stand, bed...

An unusually fine English Regency circa 1815 'Gonçalo alves' or 'Kingwood' library stand, dwarf etagere, or whatnot of rectangular two-tier form, the top and lower section with drawe...

Antique dumb waiters, sometimes referred to as a buffet, a whatnot, or even an etagere, were made to be used in a dining room for storage of food, and sometimes drink, about to be se...

Introducing an exquisite 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table—a fine quality antique display serving whatnot that's sure to impress. This delightful piece exudes age, ch...

Introducing an exquisite 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table—a fine quality antique display serving whatnot that's sure to impress. This delightful piece exudes age, ch...

Dumb waiters, which are often referred to as buffets, or whatnots, were generally made as an additional piece of occasional furniture, used in the dining room for the storage of food...

A classic representation of the genre, with serpentine shaped molded edge parquetry top of matched diamond pattern inlay, supported by a finely hand carved, scrolled and scalloped ap...

Versatile, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a jardiniere or cache pot holder, add a romantic warm ambiance as a candle torchiere, c...

A great presence and good proportions, make this versatile piece the ideal size for use as a accent table, occasional table, whatnots etagere, lamp stand, bedside nightstand, dessert...

Embodying the Aesthetic Movements "art for art's sake" ethos, having an octagonal shaped black lacquered top and square central lower tier, framed in oxblood red stained bamboo, feat...

France, turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1900 Authentic original Art Nouveau period, this rare sculptural hand forged polychrome painted wrought iron floor-standing...