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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
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Figured Walnut Whatnot with a Concealed Drawer
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A late Victorian kidney shaped three tier figured walnut whatnot with a concealed fitted drawer to
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Rare George III Period Mahogany Pyramid-Form Whatnot
Located in Cambridge, GB
Rare George III period mahogany pyramid-form whatnot; the four graduated shelves with serpentine
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Rosewood Three-Tier Corner Whatnot
Located in Northwich, GB
A mid-19th century rosewood three-tier corner whatnot, of serpentine fronted form, with barley
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Rising Reading
Located in Brighton, GB
A Regency four-tier mahogany whatnot with a rising reading stand, 1820. The lower platforms
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Whatnot Table Sideboard Rosewood Candy Twist Legs
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful antique Regency whatnot or console table in rosewood. We date this glorious piece to
Category

1830s Regency Antique Whatnots

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
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
Located in Werkendam, NL
-tier Victorian small mahogany corner whatnot stand (étagére) to be used either standing or hanging
Category

1860s Dutch Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Victorian Period Antique Whatnots by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very fine quality pair of antique walnut whatnots. This pair of whatnots are very well made with
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Étagère What Not 19th Century Victorian Portable Bookcase Shelves
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century mahogany portable étagère whatnot. The slender fluted turned supports
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Etagere, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
An English Regency mahogany four-tier whatnot (etagere) with elongated columnar supports, circa
Category

1820s British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn778 good quality, Victorian, burr walnut whatnot - 3 tier stand, having shaped shelves and fine
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Walnut What-Not
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A 3 shelf walnut whatnot, or etager, with turned side rails and dark polish finish
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

Early 19th Century Side Table, Mahogany Shelving, Regency Period What Not
Located in London, GB
A fine and elegant Regency period mahogany whatnot. The slender turned and balluster shaped
Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut What Not
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Nice quality mid-Victorian whatnot / music cabinet. Standing on ring turned feet, the shaped outer
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

1920s Edwardian Tray Top Étagère in Satinwood and Marquetry with Brasses
By William Greenwood Sons
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
"étagère" or whatnot with its original glass bottom tray and all brass mounts. Beautifully made and a very
Category

1920s English Sheraton Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Mahogany George III Period Georgian Antique Tripod Dumb Waiter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming George III mahogany three-tier antique dumb waiter or antique whatnot. Very useful at
Category

18th Century British George III Antique Whatnots

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany three-tier whatnot. The centre tier of the whatnot has a
Category

1830s English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Three Tiered Whatnot
Category

19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Tall Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
TALL ENGLISH WHATNOT EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Category

19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
UNUSUAL 3-TIER MAHOGANY WHATNOT WITH CLOSED SIDES. TOTALLY ORIGINAL TO DESIGN.
Category

19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

MAHOGANY WHATNOT
Located in New York, NY
19TH CENTURY WITH MAHOGANY WITH GREAT PATINA
BRONZE CASTERS ORGINAL
Category

19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Whatnot Server
Located in Hudson, NY
with two drawers and shelves. PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC 536 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-8585 naganorth@gmail.com
Category

19th Century French Antique Whatnots

Regency Maple Whatnot
Located in London, GB
A Regency maple whatnot, circa 1810. With turned faux bamboo supports and inlaid ebony stringing.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Maple

19th Century Whatnot
Located in Houston, TX
19th century whatnot with three shelves and bottom drawer. Oak and mahogany, circa 1820. Wheels are
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, 18th century, George III Period mahogany whatnot of charming small proportion
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century rosewood whatnot having three unusually shaped tiers supported
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Mahogany Whatnot, 19th century, with four open shelves and single frieze drawer on four
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a splendid mid Victorian burr walnut whatnot, having a brass gallery on the top tier
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
Square top with turned finials, above three shelves all with drawers, turned feet, casters
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
Square with four shelves and a drawer , casters
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Regency Mahogany "Whatnot"
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely set of open shelves for ornaments. Top tray can lift up for picture display or can lay flat.
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

REGENCY MAHOGANY WHATNOT
Located in Hudson, NY
Incorporating four shelves and a base drawer, on partially ring-turned supports, ending in brass cup casters.
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
With square shelf top with ball finials over another shelf all with turned supports over a shelf with drawer raised on turned legs with casters.
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Other

Birds Eye Maple Whatnot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century birds eye maple whatnot
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

19th Century Oak Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
Three tiered mahogany Whatnot with beautifully detailed hand carved claw foot
Category

19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 19th century mahogany whatnot, the top structure having four turned finials
Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Three Tier Pine Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th c pine three tier whatnot / buffet. 1880. Dimensions: 25.5 inches (65 cms) Wide
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine George III Period Mahogany Three Tier Whatnot Having Turned Upright Supports To Shelves
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Late Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot,  Or Étagère, Having Three
Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany whatnot with drawer. Entirely in perfect condition, standing on well-functioning
Category

1840s European Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Etagere or Whatnot
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Scottish etagere shelves or shelving unit (also known as a whatnot) featuring three canted
Category

Early 1900s Scottish Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany whatnot or étagère with one drawer. This type of furniture was popular
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century four-tier rosewood whatnot with a single drawer with solid linings at the bottom with
Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century four-tier rosewood whatnot with a single drawer with solid linings at the bottom with
Category

1840s English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality 19th Century Regency Period, Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etagere, Having Three
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot - with single frieze drawer to base, raised on turned
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Whatnot Etage
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality William IV period rosewood etage having three very well figured tiers united by turned upright supports with acorn finials and original brass castors.
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual form with a square top with pierced gallery over two open shelves flanked by brass rods joining a lower shelf with drawer with wood knobs. Curved legs and toupie feet.
Category

1830s English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Canterbury Whatnot with Fretwork Gallery and Dividers and Satinwood
Category

1870s English High Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency Three-Tier Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Montreal, QC
Regency three-tier strongly figured mahogany whatnot, the top shelf with three quarter gallery
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

19th C English Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 19th C English rosewood whatnot sku 1167 Measures: W41 x D41 x H141 cm.
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Scottish 3-Tier Whatnot/Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century tall Scottish mahogany three-tier whatnot/buffet, 1850. Dimensions: 67.5 inches
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etage, Having Three Superbly Figured
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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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.