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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut serpentine shaped whatnot/shelves having the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four Tier Carved Turned Whatnot Corner Shelves
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have this beautiful Victorian mahogany four tier whatnot with barley twist columns and
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Teak

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 Whatnot Shelves

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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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1820s English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare extra large Regency nineteenth century mahogany Whatnot /bookshelves /shelf display. In
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1810s British Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Small Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
word for a set of open freestanding shelves and although in England the term Whatnot is much more
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs. Whatnots were originally
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1880s British Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

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

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Rosewood

Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot A fine George III mahogany graduated A-frame whatnot, the four
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Period Whatnot Stand
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian period whatnot stand. This was made in England, it dates
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1810s British George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Wood

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 Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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 Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Four Tier Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English bleached mahogany four tier whatnot on castors. 1840. Code: 8665
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing Canterbury whatnot having a quality pierced carved
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Other

Tall 19th Century Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine-quality, elegant 19th-century four-tier mahogany whatnot. The rectangular top features four
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19th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot With Single Drawer, Circa 1830
Located in Dereham, GB
Mahogany 4 tier Whatnot with single drawer, circa 1830 4 turned finials on top, 4 tier mahogany
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1830s British William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

19th Century Three Tier Rosewood Fretcut Whatnot Etagere
Located in Reepham, GB
19th Century Three Tier Rosewood Fretcut Whatnot Etagere raised on turned columns, with a pierced
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19th Century Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

Antique Victorian Freestanding Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Whatnot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Victorian Canterbury Whatnot, a type of furniture that originated in the late 18th century, with
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Other

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnots having carved gallery tops above 3
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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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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19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Other

English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves Brass Whatnot Étagère
Located in London, GB
A Regency Period Four-Tier Whatnot Constructed from finely grained Goncalo Alves and lacquered
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19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Wood

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Other

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

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
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Beech

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand. Circa Late 19th
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Lovely Musically Inspired French Walnut Étagère Bookcase Whatnot Bergere Rattan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

walnut Shelf Called Whatnot From The First Part Of The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely walnut whatnot composed of 3 shelves and a drawer at the bottom walnut whatnuts are the
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

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 Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
you have a large glazed door cupboard to the middle and further two open shelves, the base has six
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Brass

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...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
castors This wonderful whatnot having 3 shelves which feature the best quality burr walnut timbers We can
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1850s Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Pair Victorian Whatnot Bookshelves Mahogany 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
1870 Each whatnot featuring 3 shelves which are supported by barley twist and turned uprights The top
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1870s Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

19th Century William IV Mahogany Étagère
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV mahogany étagère, colloquially referred to as a ‘whatnot’, with four square
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

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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19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase Whatnot Shelves Display
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian rosewood open bookcase or whatnot. This is a lovely piece, that is full of age
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

Victorian Whatnot
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A 19th century Victorian three tier whatnot. The whatnot has turned walnut spiral carved
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19th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Corner Whatnot
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A mid-19th century rosewood corner whatnot.
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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

George III Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III mahogany whatnot. With a hinged top and with four shelves, each with a drawer beneath
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Early 1800s George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
William IV mahogany whatnot. Standing on brass castors and turned feet. One cupboard with
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1840s British William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Victorian Four-Tier Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
whatnot. The whatnot has four shelves with serpentine edges to all sides and are supported by spiral
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1860s British Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

English Regency mahogany Whatnot stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb English Regency mahogany Whatnot stand
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Padouk Whatnot
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Unusual mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Padouk Whatnot; the five graduating tiers of exaggerated
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Padouk

English Mahogany Buffet or Whatnot
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 19th century English four-tiered mahogany buffet, dumb-waiter or whatnot withy scalloped
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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Étagère / Whatnot
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good George III mahogany étagère whatnot of neat proportions and excellent color; the well figured
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Tall Whatnot
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period mahogany tall whatnot with four shelves, an oak-lined drawer with original brass
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1810s English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Late Regency Period Buffet or Whatnot
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Of well balanced proportion, this buffet or whatnot is made from best quality mahogany. The three
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good Regency period mahogany four tier whatnot of elegant proportions, having slender turned
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

A William IV Mahogany Four Tier Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
A William IV mahogany 4-tier whatnot with baluster & ring-turned supports, the deep base drawer
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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

19th Century Mahogany William IV Three-Tier Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
. The whatnot is freestanding with three round edged shelves suspended between a pair of decorative
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1830s British William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

Victorian Figured Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Three-Tier Whatnot
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Victorian figured walnut and satinwood inlaid whatnot with three D-shaped shelves with an open
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1880s English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Whatnot Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique whatnot shelves available for sale. Each of these unique antique whatnot shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and rosewood. Antique whatnot shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Georgian antique whatnot shelves are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Whatnot Shelves?

Prices for antique whatnot shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique whatnot shelves begin at $527 and can go as high as $33,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,567.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

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