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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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1820s English Regency Antique Whatnots

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Rosewood

Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 17.25 in
Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Antique Walnut Whatnot or Shelves
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1860s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
H 121 in W 68.5 in D 28 in
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned
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1880s British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Whatnot
19th Century English Whatnot
H 47 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports
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1880s British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Whatnot
19th Century English Whatnot
H 44.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Canterbury Whatnot with Fretwork Gallery and Dividers and Satinwood
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Walnut, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This high-quality burr walnut whatnot having turned and fluted uprights, turned and fluted feet
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1860s Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Antique English Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality English regency period 19th century rosewood whatnot of unusual shape having
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Whatnot Display Stand
Located in Maidstone, GB
An attractive antique 3 tier Whatnot, English polished Walnut with inlaid side decorations and
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique William IV Whatnot Display Stand
William IV Whatnot Display Stand
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Excellent Quality English Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot. Consisting of four rosewood veneered
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot
19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 48.43 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves
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1850s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
H 30.52 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian burr walnut whatnot having a shaped oval mirror in a pierced walnut frame above
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1860s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
H 53.55 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
Large 19th Century Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century Regency, grande scale, oversized mahogany whatnot. An unusual model with five
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19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Large 19th Century Regency Mahogany Whatnot
H 78.75 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Victorian Whatnot Shelf Trolley Rosewood, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood high quality Whatnot surmounted with a brass gallery with string inlaid
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1860s Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890. Ornate 5 tier corner whatnot
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Victorian inlaid figured walnut corner whatnot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian inlaid figured walnut corner whatnot having a four tier inlaid figured walnut
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnot
Wonderful antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnot
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H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 13.78 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
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany four-tier whatnot with fluted square columns, the top section with
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1810s English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood Canterbury whatnot having an charming pierced gallery
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Other

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautiful piece furniture
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Whatnot Or Shelf From 19th Century - England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb rosewood shelf called whatnot composed of 4 shelves and two drawers This beautiful whatnot
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Whatnot or Shelf from 19th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superbe grande étagère en palissandre dit whatnot composée de 5 plateaux et d'un tiroir dans le bas
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Walnut "Whatnot" Étagère, circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut "Whatnot" Étagère, Circa 1900's. Per the last two photos we have a pair of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved mirror back whatnot having a lovely carved mahogany
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1850s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Other

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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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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
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1830s English William IV Antique Whatnots

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Other

Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany
Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Whatnots

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Marble

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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Mahogany Three-Tiered "Whatnot" Shelf, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany three-tiered "Whatnot" shelf, circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Burl Walnut Music Canterbury Whatnot Stand, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique English burl walnut music Canterbury Whatnot stand, circa 1870. A fine Victorian music
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase
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Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Antique Whatnots

Materials

Teak

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
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Early Victorian Period Walnut Canterbury Whatnot Music Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, early Victorian period walnut and inlaid Canterbury whatnot music stand, barley
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

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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Late 19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century English George IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Large Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut corner whatnot having superior fine
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming brown Mahogany Victorian Whatnot cupboard on
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Hardwood

Lovely Musically Inspired French Walnut Étagère Bookcase Whatnot Bergere Rattan
Located in GB
similar to whatnots, you can use them for just about anything your imagination can think of. This one has
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1880s French Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Aesthetic Quality Inlaid Amboyna Canterbury Whatnot from circa 1880, A
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Canterbury whatnot dating from around 1880, elegantly ebonized with
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1880s Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Amboyna

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Two Tier Display Stand, English, Whatnot, Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two tier display stand. An English, mahogany whatnot with cabinet lower, dating
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Canterbury Whatnot Bar Cart Magazine Rack Stand 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian walnut Canterbury rack / cart. Made of walnut featuring fruitwood inlay and gallery, supported on finely turned columns, the middle section having three divisions ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

Antique 4-Tier Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Display Shelves, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4-tier mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany set of wall shelves, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Whatnots

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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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

Antique Whatnot Irish, Burr Walnut, Mirror Stand Robert Strahan & Co, circa 1840
By Robert Strahan
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique whatnot, an Irish, burr walnut, three tier, mirror-back, display Stand by the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in GB
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...
Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Two Tier Wall Hanging Display Cabinet Shelf 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mahogany wall hanging whatnot cabinet featuring a two tier design with paneled doors below
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques proudly presents a unique Georgian mahogany table stand/whatnot, circa 1760
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1760s British George III Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand
Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops
Located in New Orleans, LA
whatnot tables.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Whatnots

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Walnut Display Stand / Étagère
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual French 19th century étagère/display stand or 'whatnot' with four shelves and embellished
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

English Victorian Mahogany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English mid-Victorian barley twist five-tier etagere or whatnot stand with a cabinet section
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany
English Victorian Mahogany
H 66 in W 27.5 in D 21 in
Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn778 good quality, Victorian, burr walnut whatnot - 3 tier stand, having shaped shelves and fine
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century William IV Style Mahogany Étagère
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV Style mahogany étagère, colloquially referred to as a ‘whatnot’, with four
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Whatnots For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique whatnots is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all antique whatnots available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique whatnots available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique whatnots bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique whatnots have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Howard and Sons and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Whatnots?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,376, while they’re typically $303 on the low end and $33,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Whatnots
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A what-not is a French piece of furniture featuring an open-shelf design for small knick-knacks or ornaments. It’s generally a smaller piece of furniture used for display purposes. Browse a selection of what-not shelves on 1stDibs to proudly display your favorite collectibles.