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Antique Display Whatnot, English, 4 Tier, Ornament Stand, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display whatnot. An English, mahogany four tier ornament stand, dating to the
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Early 19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Sewing Spool Carved 6 Tier Corner Shelf Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique folk art sewing spool carved 6 tier corner shelf whatnot stand. Item features beautiful
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

1920 s Art Deco, Green Onyx With Bronzed Ducks - Whatnots Holder
Located in Louisville, KY
This rich and classic Art Deco piece is stunning in every sense. From the design using natural materials to the sturdy construction, this piece is classically unique in every way. Th...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Whatnots

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Whatnot, English, Burr Walnut, Four-Tier Corner Display Stand circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique whatnot, an English, Victorian, burr walnut, four-tier, corner display stand
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or folding cake
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones Cribb. A Gothic Revival Oak Étagère/Corner Piece
By Marsh, Jones Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, attributed Marsh Jones & Cribb. A Gothic Revival oak étagère or corner whatnot
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Birds Eye Maple Étagère
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid 19th century English birds eye maple wood English étagère, or whatnot, having two
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Standing Shelves or Etagere of Burr Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English etagere (whatnot) or set of standing shelves of burled walnut, featuring four
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Freestanding Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic Victorian burr walnut freestanding canterbury whatnot, having a fine burr walnut top with
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood 19th Century Étagère
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Étagères, or whatnots can be found on the market these days, mainly due to their incredible versatility in
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Italian 19th C. Four Drawer "La Cassettiera" of Walnut w/Beautiful Wood Grain
Located in Atlanta, GA
within the upper frieze, when opened reveals a secure box for valuables or whatnots with key included
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oak Georgian Jam Cabinet/Side Cabinet
Located in Carmine, TX
high tea, or you are just looking for a narrow cabinet to store all the little bottles and whatnots
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

Rare Regency Rosewood Étagère
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
all of the items which we offer for sale this little etagere, or whatnot, has been attended to by our
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Whatnot
Located in Dorking, Surrey
An early Victorian mahogany whatnot
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1840s English Antique Whatnots

Whatnot
Whatnot
$1,026
Whatnot
Located in Dorking, Surrey
An early Victorian mahogany whatnot
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Whatnot
Whatnot
$1,026
Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Roswell, GA
RARE English Rosewood Whatnot with original casters. Excellent fret work and patina. 3
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

Antique Whatnot
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A good quality faded rosewood veneered whatnot, with a small raised 3/4 gallery and turned slender
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Small Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Great mahogany whatnot with 2 doors. Unusual size. Small Whatnot.
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak Whatnot
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A English oak whatnot and a Scottish pitch pine whatnot. The oak unit has five shelves and a
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Early 20th Century Antique Whatnots

Narrow Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An English Mahogany whatnot on original brass casters c. 1880
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19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Three tiered whatnot features drawer under middle shelf; hand turned stiles and feet ending in
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Victorian Walnut Whatnot
Located in New York, NY
Victorian walnut three-tier whatnot of scalloped triangular form with pierced cresting and s-scroll
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Whatnot
Located in Stutton, GB
Victorian walnut whatnot, the top having a fretwork gallery and turned finials, three lovely walnut
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency rosewood whatnot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Regency rosewood whatnot, of unusual ractangular form, the four shelves supported by turned posts
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in London, GB
Regency Mahogany square Whatnot, the base with a drawer. A 'What-not' derives from the French
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality Early Victorian Rosewood three tier whatnot. It is very good condition with no breaks
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1840s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Regency mahogany whatnot, each of the four shelves supported by turned posts and surmounted by ball
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Antique Walnut Whatnot or Shelves
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1860s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

William IV Mahogany Whatnot
Located in London, GB
English William IV Mahogany Three Tiered Whatnot or Etagere
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Pair of Victorian Whatnots
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian Painted Tapering Whatnots with Marble Tops c.1860
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Rosewood Whatnot with Drawer
Located in Salisbury, GB
Rosewood whatnot with drawer, circa 1830. Measures: 123cm (48.4") high. 46cm (18.1") wide
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1830s Antique Whatnots

Pair English Victorian Whatnots
Located in Culver City, CA
A pair of English Victorian, circa 1880, mahogany two tier whatnots. Each whatnot has two shelves
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Antique English Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Port Chester, NY
This antique English rosewood whatnot has an exceptional grain and very warm, glowing color. The
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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 Whatnots

Materials

Brass

3 Tier Canterbury/Whatnot
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Regency period mahogany 3 tier Canterbury/ Whatnot with one drawer under the adjustable reading
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19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
An English Regency period carved and richly colored mahogany whatnot, or open shelving unit, circa
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Whatnot Etagere
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique rosewood whatnot stand Made from rosewood, turned finials at
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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
Beautiful Regency mahogany whatnot of large proportions. With turned legs supporting a low
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1810s English Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Étagère, Whatnot
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3972 fine quality and very elegant Victorian, figured mahogany three-tier stand / dumbwaiter, having raised gallery to each shelf and turned and reeded supports with finials to top...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1830s English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Whatnot Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A early 19Th century English Regency mahogany Whatnot stand with draw
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Satinwood Ormolu Mounted Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Salisbury, GB
An exquisite Satinwood and ormolu mounted Canterbury whatnot of exceptional quality Circa 1860
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whatnots

George IV Mahogany Whatnot/Etegere
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A George IV mahogany 4-tier whatnot with ring-turned acorn finials and elaborate fretwork stretcher
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Stutton, GB
Victorian burr walnut Canterbury whatnot, with a shaped fretwork gallery, lovely burr walnut top
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

George III Whatnot with Drawer
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A lovely "plum pudding" George III mahogany whatnot with drawer on casters Dimensions Height
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Victorian Walnut Whatnot-Canterbury
Located in Manchester, GB
A superb Mid Victorian burr walnut veneered whatnot above a compartmentalised Canterbury(for
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

A William IV Rosewood whatnot
Located in Sundridge, GB
On original brass castors with crisply turned supports and with single mahogany lined drawer with original wooden knobs. The 3 tiers are of beautifully figured rosewood. In very good...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Whatnots

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot with Four Shelves
Located in Port Chester, NY
Georgian mahogany whatnot with four shelves and one drawer. Very graceful with beautifully turned
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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 Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Three Tier Whatnot
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most unusual 19th century three tier whatnot. Finely turned baluster uprights. The top with an
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

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 Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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 Whatnots

Materials

Ormolu

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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.