Antique Whatnot Shelves

Victorian Etagere

Whatnot Stand

Burr Walnut Bedroom

Victorian Walnut Whatnots

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Mahogany

George III Whatnot with Drawer

$3,423

Regency Rosewood Etagere / Whatnot Circa 1815

Located in New York, NY

# Y058 - Regency rosewood three-tier etagere whatnot, having rosette finials above an edged top

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19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

Regency Rosewood Etagere / Whatnot Circa 1815

$3,800

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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Mid-19th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

Beautiful and Delicate Little Regency Rosewood Whatnot

$2,533

Pair of Early 20th Century Satinwood Whatnots

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A matching pair of early 20th century satinwood four height whatnots, delicately turned uprights

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Early 20th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

Pair of Early 20th Century Satinwood Whatnots

$1,780 / set

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Whatnot or Etagere

Located in San Mateo, CA

A gorgeous Victorian rosewood whatnot. This étagère has four tiers that are connected by barley

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Whatnot or Etagere

$2,850

Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Three-Tier Whatnot

Located in Stutton, GB

Quality victorian burr walnut three-tier whatnot, with three lovely burr walnut tiers and a gallery

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Walnut

Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Three-Tier Whatnot

$2,307

George IV Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Whatnot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English Whatnot, circa 1820-30, was originally intended for a fashionable drawing room to

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Ormolu

George IV Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Whatnot

$3,200

Late 1700s English Shelving Whatnot Server Cabinet

Located in Summerland, CA

Very practical Mahogany shelving unit with a large drawer. Dating from the late 1700s Regency to 1820 George IV period. Useful for books, displaying curios, a server in the dining...

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18th Century and Earlier English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

Late 1700s English Shelving Whatnot Server Cabinet

$5,800

Attractive 19th Century Mahogany Wall Whatnot (Etagere)

Located in Werkendam, NL

Hung on the wall this 19th. century mahogany Dutch etagere could be seen as a work of art on its own.

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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Wood

Attractive 19th Century Mahogany Wall Whatnot (Etagere)

$1,250

William IV Rosewood Three-Tier Whatnot, circa 1830

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A William IV rosewood three-tier whatnot, circa 1830.

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1830s English Regency Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Three-Tier Whatnot, circa 1830

$3,423

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot with Original Japanning

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful All Original English Bamboo Whatnot with Exquisite Japanning Details. Perfect for a

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot with Original Japanning

$1,250

William IV Figured Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot, English, circa1840

Located in New York, NY

Fine William IV Figured Mahogany Three Tier Whatnot, the top shelf with shaped and scrolled gallery

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1840s English William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Figured Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot, English, circa1840

$9,850

George IV Stepped Pagoda Shaped Rosewood Whatnot c.1825

Located in London, GB

George IV Stepped Pagoda Shaped Rosewood Whatnot c.1825. 52 inches high, 20 inch square base at

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19th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Rosewood

George IV Stepped Pagoda Shaped Rosewood Whatnot c.1825

$13,600

Fine and Unusual Regency Rosewood Whatnot of Stylized Lyre Form

Located in Cambridge, GB

A fine and unusual Regency rosewood whatnot of stylised lyre form, the shelves mounted on boldly

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Fine and Unusual Regency Rosewood Whatnot of Stylized Lyre Form

$8,557

Regency faux-bois four tier fretwork decorated whatnot. c.1800

Located in New York, NY

Fine Regency faux bois four tier decorated etagere with gold fretwork decoration, the hinged top opening to reveal an adjustable reading stand. c. 1800, decorated on all sides.
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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Giltwood

Regency faux-bois four tier fretwork decorated whatnot. c.1800

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Gothic Etagere or Whatnot, c. 1850

Located in Richmond, London

A most unusual early Victorian three tier mahogany etagere, or whatnot, with barley twist columns

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1850s English Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Gothic Etagere or Whatnot, c. 1850

$1,745

George IV Late Regency 19th Century Period Mahogany Two-Tier Whatnot

By Gillows of Lancaster London

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The turned spindle and faux bamboo mahogany columns support two tiers above a full length mahogany drawer. The oak lined drawer is fitted with the original brass handles and stands o...

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1820s English Antique Whatnot Shelves

George IV Late Regency 19th Century Period Mahogany Two-Tier Whatnot

$2,396

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot with Two Shelves

Located in Port Chester, NY

Georgian whatnot with two shelves. The mahogany has nice warmth and patina. Beautifully turned legs

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot with Two Shelves

$1,600

English Edwardian Rosewood WhatNot

Located in Pasadena, CA

This WhatNot has solid rosewood shelves banded in brass with a reeded mouldings on the front. The

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Rosewood WhatNot

$1,950

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot Magazine Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very Beautiful and unusual English Banboo Whatnot with shelves and place for magazines, Lovely

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot Magazine Stand

$2,400

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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Early 19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

A late George III period mahogany small whatnot

$4,039

Antique William IV Mahogany Whatnot, English c.1840

Located in New York, NY

Fine William IV carved mahogany three tier whatnot, the three-quarter galleried shelves with thumb

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19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Mahogany Whatnot, English c.1840

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot Magazine stand with Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century whatnot magazine stand with shelves and place for magazine with japanning on

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

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Bamboo

19th Century English Bamboo Whatnot Magazine stand with Table

$1,850

Regency Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique whatnot made of rosewood that has faded to a pale honey colour over its long life. This can

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Early 19th Century British Antique Whatnot Shelves

Regency Rosewood Whatnot

$2,533

Fine English Mahogany Whatnot or Etagere

Located in Tetbury, GB

A fine example of an English Victorian mahogany Etagere or whatnot. 4 Open shelves with a

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Brass

Fine English Mahogany Whatnot or Etagere

$1,643

19th Century Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

A 19th century mahogany three-tier whatnot, raised on turned supports, on castors.

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19th Century English Antique Whatnot Shelves

19th Century Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot

$753

Rosewood Three-Tiered Whatnot or Étagère

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian boldly figured rosewood whatnot or étagère with three tiers, carved and turned uprights

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Three-Tiered Whatnot or Étagère

$2,800

Late 19th Century Walnut Rectangular Three-Tier Whatnot with Floral Inlay

Located in Northwich, GB

A late 19th century walnut rectangular three tier whatnot with floral inlay, spindle supports and

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Walnut Rectangular Three-Tier Whatnot with Floral Inlay

$1,129

George III Period Mahogany Whatnot with a Drawer to the Lower Tier

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

turned and carved. Incorporating four shelves. A whatnot is a piece of furniture derived from the

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Whatnot Shelves

George III Period Mahogany Whatnot with a Drawer to the Lower Tier

$3,149

Early 19th C British Colonial East Indies Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Charleston, SC

An early 19th century Anglo-Indian hand-carved mahogany "whatnot" or "étagère" shelving unit.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Whatnot Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th C British Colonial East Indies Mahogany Whatnot

$3,900

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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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