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Victorian Whatnot Shelf Trolley Rosewood, 1860
Victorian Whatnot Shelf Trolley Rosewood, 1860

Victorian Whatnot Shelf Trolley Rosewood, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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...

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Antique 1860s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Whatnot Shelf In Mahogany Circa 1800 George III Period
Whatnot Shelf In Mahogany Circa 1800 George III Period

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Vintage Night Table, Whatnot, Shelf, Stand, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Night Table, Whatnot, Shelf, Stand, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Night Table, Whatnot, Shelf, Stand, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazing and unique table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. They was made of beechwood, it was refreshed and fully renovated. Very good vintage condition.

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Beech

Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables

Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables

Located in Forney, TX

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit

William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit

Located in Potters Bar, GB

William IV Mahogany Whatnot. Standing on brass castors and turned feet. 1 x Cupboard with original brass lock. The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.

Category

Vintage 1980s William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon Sellette Tiered Etagere Stand
19th Century French Napoleon Sellette Tiered Etagere Stand

19th Century French Napoleon Sellette Tiered Etagere Stand

Located in Forney, TX

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table
Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table

Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table

Located in Forney, TX

Versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable mid-century French furniture has the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including a chair ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere
Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in Brussels, Brussels

In addition, the shelf has a very beautiful turning ending with turned finials It rests on it's original casters Very beautiful patina and in superb condition

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette
19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

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

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

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George IV Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Mahogany Corner Wall Shelf
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Mahogany Corner Wall Shelf

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Mahogany Corner Wall Shelf

Located in Germantown, MD

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon
1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon

1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon

Located in Monrovia, CA

The beauty styling station has the iconic beige ICE CRACKED FORMICA, grooved aluminum trimming, tubular foot rest and side footing, 3 compartments to the right side of the station, t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Corner Whatnot Shelf
Corner Whatnot Shelf

Corner Whatnot Shelf

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H 90 in W 26 in D 17 in

Corner Whatnot Shelf

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Arts & Crafts whatnot shelf. Measures: 90" by 17" by 26".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Whatnot Elm Coffee Table
Whatnot Elm Coffee Table

Whatnot Elm Coffee Table

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H 20.87 in W 49.22 in D 32.29 in

Whatnot Elm Coffee Table

Located in Florence, IT

Whatnot Coffee Table, we have taken a traditional English Whatnot Shelf and turned it into a coffee table, hand crafted in our solid Elm and finished in our Natural Wash, and accente...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Whatnot Elm Side Table
Whatnot Elm Side Table

Whatnot Elm Side Table

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H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in

Whatnot Elm Side Table

Located in Florence, IT

Whatnot Side Table, we took the traditional English Whatnot Shelf and created this fun side table with two lower shelves, and accented with Brass Casters, hand crafted in our solid E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Side Tables

Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot
Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot

Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot

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H 78 in W 24 in D 18 in

Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot

By Regency

Located in Tetbury, GB

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 ...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot
Georgian Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot

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

The whatnot has well spaced tiers supported on decoratively turned pillars with finials to the top shelf.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Wall Mirror with Oak Shelves Banded with Walnut Burr circa 1820
Regency Rosewood Wall Mirror with Oak Shelves Banded with Walnut Burr circa 1820

Regency Rosewood Wall Mirror with Oak Shelves Banded with Walnut Burr circa 1820

Located in Salisbury, GB

Regency rosewood framed wall mirror/whatnot with turned rosewood shelf supports and the oak shelves edged with burr walnut.

Category

Early 20th Century British Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

Walnut What-Not
Walnut What-Not

Walnut What-Not

Unavailable

H 41 in W 36 in D 17 in

Walnut What-Not

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A 3 shelf walnut whatnot, or etager, with turned side rails and dark polish finish

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

English Canterbury or Magazine stand in Burled Walnut, Mid-19th Century
English Canterbury or Magazine stand in Burled Walnut, Mid-19th Century

English Canterbury or Magazine stand in Burled Walnut, Mid-19th Century

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine Antique Renaissance Revival Burled Walnut Canterbury or Whatnot, with a rectangular top shelf with a three quarter pierced gallery supported by pierced vasiform side panels.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot Shelf
19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

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. This piece has wonderfully hand-turned reeded finials and two shelves, separated by reeded shelf supports.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf
English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Bamboo 5 Tier Whatnot Shelf Display Stand Bookcase
Antique English Victorian Bamboo 5 Tier Whatnot Shelf Display Stand Bookcase

Antique English Victorian Bamboo 5 Tier Whatnot Shelf Display Stand Bookcase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian bamboo 5 tier whatnot shelf display Stand bookcase. Item features Burn carved decoration, bamboo construction, 4 wooden shelves, very nice antique, quality ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf
Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf

Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf

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H 68.63 in W 39.25 in D 8.63 in

Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Scandinavian midcentury what-not shelf made of oak and finished with a high gloss is the perfect balance between function and style. Standing at over 5 feet tall this lovely she...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

Extraordinary French Walnut Bookshelf
Extraordinary French Walnut Bookshelf

Extraordinary French Walnut Bookshelf

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H 30 in W 24 in D 11 in

Extraordinary French Walnut Bookshelf

Located in San Francisco, CA

Finely and Masterly carved walnut and burled walnut bookshelf or whatnot shelf with brass detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English Yewwood Music Stand
English Yewwood Music Stand

English Yewwood Music Stand

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H 48.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

English Yewwood Music Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

This solid English yewwood music stand/whatnot shelf has aged to a warm honey-toned hue.

Category

20th Century English Music Stands

Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table
Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table

Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Double scrolled legs with acanthus leaf adornment provide support, and are connected with more twisted rod scrollwork below that also creates a handy magazine/whatnot shelf. Circa ea...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Midcentury French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table
Midcentury French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table

Midcentury French Wrought Iron Marble-Top Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Double scrolled legs with acanthus leaf adornment provide support, and are connected with more twisted rod scrollwork below that also creates a handy magazine or whatnot shelf, circ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Early Victorian Mahogany What Not. This What Not Stands Upon Brass and Porcelain Castors. The What Not Features Turned Upright and a Shaped Upstand to the Top. Having 3 Shelves of Se...

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1830s English Whatnot Mahogany Four-Tiered Shelf
1830s English Whatnot Mahogany Four-Tiered Shelf

1830s English Whatnot Mahogany Four-Tiered Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1830s English Whatnot mahogany four-tiered shelf.

Category

Antique 1830s Regency Shelves

French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Server Table
French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Server Table

French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Server Table

Located in Forney, TX

Born in France at the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, exceptionally executed in refined luxurious Louis XVI taste, three tier solid wood console form, having an oval in...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall mounted book shelf, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900
Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900

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 to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900
Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900

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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian

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 bracket, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique 3 Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Rosewood, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Antique 3 Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Rosewood, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian

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 bracket, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot Wall Shelf Curio
Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot Wall Shelf Curio

Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot Wall Shelf Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot wall shelf Curio. Circa Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Regency Three-Tier Mahogany Whatnot
Regency Three-Tier Mahogany Whatnot

Regency Three-Tier Mahogany Whatnot

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H 41.5 in W 25 in D 14.75 in

Regency Three-Tier Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Montreal, QC

Regency three-tier strongly figured mahogany whatnot, the top shelf with three quarter gallery, flanked by scrolled uprights to lower shelves, with single drawer, raised on turned l...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size

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H 27.25 in W 14.75 in D 27.25 in

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 turned standards resting on brass casters.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot Shelf
19th Century English Whatnot Shelf

19th Century English Whatnot Shelf

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H 58 in W 21.88 in D 18 in

19th Century English Whatnot Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

19th century rosewood whatnot shelf from England with three shelves with galleries, all separated by hand turned barley twist shelf supports, over a lower shelf which has a single dr...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Whatnot Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whatnot shelf you’re looking for. Each whatnot shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and rosewood. There are many kinds of the whatnot shelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A whatnot shelf, designed in the Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Whatnot Shelf?

A whatnot shelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,388, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.