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Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique carved teak stands with marble tops. Great for use with plants, etc., or as small
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Small Baker Furniture Co. Chippendale Style Whatnot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chippendale style whatnot by Baker Furniture company. Fretwork sides and two drawers.
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20th Century American Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency four-tier whatnot; elegant turned pillars surmounted by small finials; lovely variegated
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Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 17.25 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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Jardiniere Stand, Italian, Gilt, Marble, Decorative Whatnot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jardiniere stand. An Italian, gilt metal and marble decorative whatnot, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

Victoria Regina Stamped Hallway Whatnot Sideboard Glazed Door Porcelain Castors
Located in Pulborough, GB
sideboard console table. This would look stunning as a Hallway whatnot sideboard, console table or small
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20th Century British Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall shelf with Chinoiserie taste, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Oak

Flamed Hardwood Whatnot Two Tier Side End Lamp Table with Jardiniere Top Stand
Located in GB
seating a small plant We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there are some age and
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20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Inlaid Corner Étagère from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
of a lightweight form. The piece is composed of five shelves supported on turned small columns. Each
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Antique Late 19th Century European Shelves

Materials

Oak

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
small tables (illus. Bennett (2012), p. 317). Another Punnett design, an oak armchair, with ebony inlay
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Regency Mahogany Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style mahogany three-tier console table or étagère, with dished tiers, turned supports on verdigris brass cappings. Dimensions: 31" W x 11" D x 31.75" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Etagere
Regency Mahogany Etagere
H 31.75 in W 31 in D 11 in
Maugrion Rattan Flip-Top Console or Dining Table Mid-Century
By McGuire
Located in Oxford, GB
Versatile and handsome flip top-server or console table that can be extended for use as a dining table. Produced by Maugrion from lacquered rich deep rosewood colour oak with a bambo...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan

Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning example of refined French elegance, sophistication, and rich luxurious warmth. Born in France in the mid-20th century, the finely hand-crafted mahogany étagère features ...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully handsome and well proportioned 19th century welsh oak dresser with scalloped decorative cornice, two plate rack shelves, two drawers with brass drawer pulls, two panele...
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Antique 19th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Oak

2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard
2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard
H 84 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Antique Country Farmhouse White Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country Primitive White/Gray Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction, glass upper doors, 2 drawers, 2 lower cabinet doors, distres...
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Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique 19th century butler’s pantry made in England circa 1860. Beautifully crafted of English pine, these Victorian era cupboards provide abundant storage with classic style. Feat...
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

1940s French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s French Metal Cabinet exudes a robust, industrial charm that's hard to find in modern furniture. Its distressed patina tells a story of years gone by, adding an authentic v...
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s French Metal Cabinet
1940s French Metal Cabinet
H 80.7 in W 30.9 in D 17.3 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important and large pair of mid 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain baluster shaped urns. The pair is richly detailed throughout with a foliate landscape décor and a large Peaco...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Wood Pedestal Table With Marble Inset Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Chinese ornately carved wood pedestal table with marble insert. Table has intricately carved flowers on four curved legs with a round brown/beige/white marble insert on ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Mahogany and Rosewood Pedestal Stand or Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare find, this mahogany and rosewood stand was originally an ash tray from the famous Art Deco Capitol theatre in Bombay. These were salvaged from the iconic building before its b...
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet. Direct from England, a charming antique English “Welsh Dresser” or sideboard, ALWAYS a classic that bl...
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Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Thomasville Pecan Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
By Thomasville, Dorothy Draper, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fruitwood (most likely pecan) fro...
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Drexel Accolade Campaign Rolling Buffet Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century campaign style console bar cabinet is an excellent example of mid-century modern. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Asian low stand / side table in wood carved with Demons, marble top, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb low side table / gueridon / Coffee table / pedestal table / plant holder / pot holder / pedestal in carved solid wood. The sculptures feature dragon/demon heads, tiger/lion p...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Gueridon

Materials

Marble

19th Century Country French Painted Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic French provincial painted low cupboard or confiture. Can be used as hallway piece or use in a bedroom for a side table, nightstand, in a bathroom or kitchen for extra storage...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tuscan Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Buffet Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning large antique Tuscan two-door cabinet (buffet - credenza) with Renaissance style polychromed decoration. circa 1850 Hand-crafted in the Provincial Tuscany region of centr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
Located in Werkendam, NL
-tier Victorian small mahogany corner whatnot stand (étagére) to be used either standing or hanging
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Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Matched Pair of Small Whatnots
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
(An elegant and good quality matched pair of 19th century small whatnots which are useful for a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Late Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot,  Or Étagère, Having Three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 30 in W 13 in D 13 in
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality 19th Century Regency Period, Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etagere, Having Three
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 31 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Country Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, 18th century, George III Period mahogany whatnot of charming small proportion
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
H 40.5 in W 17.25 in D 14 in
Lovely Small Mahogany Whatnot Bookcase Nicely Turned Pillars Functional Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little mahogany whatnot bookcase A good looking
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20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Three Tier Pine Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th c pine three tier whatnot / buffet. 1880. Dimensions: 25.5 inches (65 cms) Wide
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Three Tier Pine Whatnot
Three Tier Pine Whatnot
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
Located in Opole, PL
table, a whatnot, or as a nightstand. It is composed of a small chest with a liftable desktop. All is
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Antique 19th Century European Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
Located in Opole, PL
not undergone renovation but is in good condition. There are small traces of use, which are visible
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
H 28.94 in W 47.64 in D 16.74 in
Antique Wall Mounted Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Hanging Whatnot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wall-mounted cabinet. An English, mahogany hanging whatnot, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Georgian Revival Whatnot, English, Walnut, Mounted Shelves, Circa 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Georgian revival whatnot. An English, walnut set of mounted shelves, dating to
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Late 20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative whatnot. A Chinese, mahogany hanging wall shelf with asymmetric form
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Four-Tier, Display Stand, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique whatnot. An English, mahogany four-tier display stand, dating to the early
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Georgian Revival Whatnot, English, Mounted Shelves, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Georgian revival whatnot. An English, mahogany set of mounted shelves, dating to
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Late 20th Century British Georgian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique 3 Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Rosewood, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-tier hanging whatnot. An English, rosewood corner wall shelf or candle
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-tier hanging whatnot. An English, walnut corner wall shelf or candle
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Light Oak, Display Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, light oak display cabinet, dating to the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Etagere, French, 4 Tier Whatnot, Empire Style, Stand, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique etagere. A French, mahogany and brass 4 tier whatnot in Empire style, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant diminutive Regency period rosewood 3 shelf étagère or whatnot the shelves supported by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
H 27.25 in W 14.75 in D 27.25 in
Lacquered Sewing Table by Margareta Köhler for Futurum, Sweden, 1930s
By Futurum, Margareta Köhler
Located in Stockholm, SE
four drawers. The sides open to reveal four pie slice-shaped drawers, perfect for organizing small
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian rosewood whatnot/server. The whatnot has an ornate fretwork
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
is a mahogany oak lined drawer, with original small brass handles, supported on slender turned legs
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
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H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Initial "K" Pendant with Old Cut Diamonds in White & Yellow Gold on Steel Omega
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
don't actually remember because it's been sitting in the "whatnot box" for so long. The bale was taken
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Antique Victorian William Birch Howard & Son's Style Walnut Framed Armchair
By William Birch, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
from 1901 to 1904 and included two small tables (illus. Bennett (2012), p. 317). Another Punnett design
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Mahogany 19th Century English Pair of Small Whatnots
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive mid-19th century mahogany pair of whatnots, or Étagère’s each with three well
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or folding cake
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tables

Materials

Oak

Razza Figural Animal Pendant Necklace in the Zodiac sign of the Goat C1970s
By RAZZA
Located in Montreal, QC
and eyes are also of gold-tone metal. The back of the pendant has a small open pocket, large enough
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1970's Ralph Lauren Fair Isle Sweater Waistcoat Vest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
buttons adds to the cozy look and there are also small pockets for your pocket watch and whatnots
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1970s British Sweater Vests

18th Century English Oak Georgian Jam Cabinet/Side Cabinet
Located in Carmine, TX
cabinet is truly a cute little piece that will add elegance and storage, despite having very small footage
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Blue Porcelain Bathroom Shelf Lipped Edge
Located in New York, NY
20th century French light blue porcelain wall mount bathroom shelf for towels or whatnot. Mounted
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20th Century French Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic

A late George III period mahogany small whatnot
Located in Cambridge, GB
A late George III period mahogany small whatnot; the almost-square galleried shelves mounted on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tables

Small Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Great mahogany whatnot with 2 doors. Unusual size. Small Whatnot.
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Whatnot
Small Mahogany Whatnot
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning small four tier whatnot was made in England sometime, circa 1960. It's done in
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Vintage 1960s English Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
H 27.63 in W 19.13 in D 14.13 in
Antique Whatnot
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A good quality faded rosewood veneered whatnot, with a small raised 3/4 gallery and turned slender
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Whatnot
Antique Whatnot
D 14.77 in
Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
Beautiful Regency mahogany whatnot of large proportions. With turned legs supporting a low
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Antique 1810s English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
H 56.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.25 in
English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
Located in San Francisco, CA
libraries. This example was made about 1820 in mahogany. It is nice because there are two small drawers
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20th Century British Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
H 43 in W 19 in D 14 in
Beautiful and Delicate Little Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely little antique whatnot, this very useful whatnot is made of wonderful rosewood and is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Small Abstract Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A delightfully and lush small oil on canvas having an emotive palette and fantastic impasto flair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
lounge around without corsets and whatnot. It is truly remarkable and an extraordinary piece of fashion
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20th Century Edwardian Jackets

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
This is an attractive Georgian mahogany whatnot of small proportions. The drawer base is sat on
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
H 57 in W 20.5 in D 14.25 in
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Small Whatnot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small whatnot for your home. Each small whatnot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and marble. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small whatnot, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small whatnot, those designed in Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one small whatnot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hampton & Sons and William Birch produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Whatnot?

Prices for a small whatnot can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $283 and can go as high as $31,487, while the average can fetch as much as $1,883.