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Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Music Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine Quality Early 19th-century Georgian 4-tier Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand A fine-quality
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Whatnots

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Mahogany

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 Whatnots

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Walnut

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 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 Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

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Beech

Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere Display Stand C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere/Display Stand C.1820 Carved up-stand with
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19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

Large Antique Buffet Server, English, Side Cabinet, Display Whatnot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique buffet server. An English, mahogany side cabinet with display tiers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Striking buffet, with beautiful colou...
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Wood

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

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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 Whatnots

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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

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Mahogany

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 Whatnots

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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

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Wood

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

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Walnut

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere Probably originally designed for use in
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

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Oak

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

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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

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Walnut

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Brass

Victorian Walnut Bookshelf Period Antique 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty period Victorian walnut. Circa 1860 This pretty whatnot stands upon ring turned feet with
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1860s Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

Antique French Chinoiserie Japonisme Viardot Longwy Ceramic Ebonized Table Stand
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Forney, TX
lamp stand, bedside nightstand or valet, decorative arts pedestal, tiered plant stand, whatnot etagage
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Whatnots

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood

Philip Webb for Morris and Co, A Rare Sheet Music or Folio Stand.
By Morris Co.
Located in London, GB
one has been reduced slightly at the feet.A similar whatnot with the same finials can be seen in an
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1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

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

18th Century Georgian Two Tier Dumbwaiter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Antique dumb waiters, sometimes referred to as a buffet, a whatnot, or even an etagere, were made to be
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Whatnots

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Mahogany

English Regency Gonçalo Alves Low Etagere or Two-Tier Stand with Drawer, c. 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
etagere, or whatnot of rectangular two-tier form, the top and lower section with drawer supported by
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

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Brass

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 Whatnots

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Mahogany

Antique English 19th Century Hand Carved Mahogany What Not with Vitrine
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superbly and intricately hand carved solid mahogany whatnot or display piece with an attached
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Late 19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Located in Forney, TX
, plant stand, bedside nightstand, display etagere or whatnot shelf, glamorous Hollywood Regency accent
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Whatnots

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Bronze

Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
referred to as buffets, or whatnots, were generally made as an additional piece of occasional furniture
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table Quality Antique display serving
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
display serving whatnot that's sure to impress. This delightful piece exudes age, charm, and character
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table Quality Antique display serving
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
display serving whatnot that's sure to impress. This delightful piece exudes age, charm, and character
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Rocaille Louis XV Style Portfolio Stand
Located in Forney, TX
, magazines, letters, documents and whatnots, all raised by four long cabriole leg wonderfully carved with
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon Sellette Tiered Etagere Stand
Located in Forney, TX
, add a romantic warm ambiance as a candle torchiere, candelabra lantern or floor standing lamp, whatnot
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Whatnots

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Brass

19th Century French Belle Époque Period Marquetry Tiered Table
Located in Forney, TX
table, whatnots etagere, lamp stand, bedside nightstand, dessert server or even tea table or dry bar
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Whatnots

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Tiered Dessert Server Tea Table
Located in Forney, TX
table, coffee table, cocktail drinks or plant stand, low etagage - whatnot display, unique bedside
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Whatnots

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Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood, Bentwood

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Birch or B. North & Sons is now at V&A Various chairs, cabinets, a writing table and a whatnot made
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1880s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Hardwood

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 Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

19th century walnut whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine 19th century 3 tier solid walnut whatnot . The whatnot has very well barley twist turned
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Rare full-size early Victorian revolving whatnot. The outer frame in figured mahogany has a
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

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Mahogany

An English Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Stamford, CT
A three-tier rosewood whatnot stand with drawer.
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

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Mahogany

Regency Étagère or Whatnot
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very unusual Regency étagère or Whatnot of classical " Pylon" form, as first designed by Gillows
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Late 18th Century Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Georgian mahogany four-tier whatnot A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian mahogany four
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Whatnots

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Mahogany

Victorian Four-Tier Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Victorian four-tier rosewood whatnot A middle of the 19th century Victorian four-tier rosewood
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1860s British Victorian Antique Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Whatnot or Music Stand
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare English Regency mahogany whatnot or music stand Rising easel top and spindle divisions
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Early 19th Century Antique Whatnots

Regency Mahogany Whatnot, circa 1820
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Regency whatnot in figured Spanish mahogany, all supported on very fine ring turned supports on
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1820s Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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 Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Three Tier Whatnot
Located in London, GB
With Drawer Beneath the Bottom Shelf Pine with Original Grain Painted Surface English, c.1850 42” high x 18 ½” wide x 16 ¼” deep "What-Not" is the official name for a piece of ...
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

Materials

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 Whatnots

Unusual Circular Walnut Whatnot, circa 1900
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unusual circular whatnot, circa 1900. With five shaped, circular shelves of various sizes held in
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Early 20th Century Antique Whatnots

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Walnut

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Two Drawer Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany two tier whatnot. The whatnot has two serpentine sided
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1820s English Antique Whatnots

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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 Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Padouk

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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.