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An Elegant Regency Mahogany Four Tier Whatnot
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An elegant Regency mahogany four tier whatnot; the well figured mahogany tiers, with reeded front
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19th Century English Regency Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Wood

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 Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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 Whatnots

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

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 Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Bronze Gallery Three Tier Server Whatnot Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Wonderful and practical cart like table from late 1800's England. Beautiful ebonized wood with bronze gallery trim and fittings. Three shelvings useful for serving desserts, or fo...
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Bronze

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 Whatnots

Materials

Bamboo

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 Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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 Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. French Marquetry Two Tier Whatnot Server Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Graceful and beautiful Fruitwood marquetry two tier server table. Set with exquisitely cast bronze dore fittings from the 1870s. It is in excellent condition.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Whatnots

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 Whatnots

Antique Walnut Whatnot, Victorian 4-Tier Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut whatnot stand, victorian 4-tier display cabinet, antique furniture, Scotland 1880
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Regency circa 1825 Mahogany Open Bookcase Whatnot Shelves Display Lectern
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Regency circa 1825 mahogany open bookcase whatnot shelves display lectern. This is a
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1820s British Regency Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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 Whatnots

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Walnut Whatnot, 4-Tiered Display Stand, Marquetry, Scotland 1880, B1602
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut whatnot, 4 tiered what not, display stand, Marquetry, Scotland 1880, B1602 Scotland
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1880s Scottish Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century George IV Mahogany Whatnot with Four Shelves and Drawer
Located in Pau, FR
19th century English George IV mahogany whatnot or étagère with four shelves, the lowermost with a
Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

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 Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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 Whatnots

Narrow Oak What Not
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual narrow whatnot,in Oak, with nice barely twist columnms.
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19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Etagere, Circa 1880
Located in Hinsdale, IL
English carved oak three-tiered etagere or whatnot, circa 1880 with turned legs.
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Late 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

English Burl Walnut What Knot
Located in Roswell, GA
Unusual Burl Walnut English Whatnot with Vanity Mirror. Original casters. Excellent patina. 4
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

George III Period Five-Tier Etagere
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An most unusual George III period mahogany five-tier whatnot or etagere of square section form The
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1780s English George III Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

LATE REGENCY BOOK SHELF
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice William IV mahogany whatnot made in England circa 1835 with great color and patina
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wood

Dutch Art Deco Oak Side Table with Drawer from the 1920s
Located in Raalte, NL
Dutch Art Deco oak side table with drawer and whatnot from the 1920s and decorated with slices of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

Victorian Music Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn905 Victorian, burr walnut music cabinet / whatnot, having inlaid top with fretted upstands
Category

19th Century Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Polished Steel Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
of slots and compartments to organize whatnots. Desk compartment locks as does an upper and lower
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whatnots

Materials

Steel

William IV 3 Tiere Bookcase Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2739 Excellent quality, William IV, mahogany freestanding whatnot, having 3 open tiers with
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19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Georgian mahogany table stand
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques proudly presents a unique Georgian mahogany table stand/whatnot, circa 1760
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1760s British George III Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

Fine William IV Mahogany Etagère
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
mahogany whatnot is in fantastic condition throughout, ready to place at home, circa 1830. Measures: H 47
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19th Century English William IV Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

William VI Mahogany Mirror Back What Not
Located in London, west Sussex
Fine quality William IV period mahogany three-tier whatnot with mirror back and fretwork gallery to
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

French Art Deco Hand-wrought Iron Coat Rack or "Wall Tree" with Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
"sculptures for the wall" tend to immediately disappear behind the bevy of coats and whatnot that they were
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Whatnots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
lounge around without corsets and whatnot. It is truly remarkable and an extraordinary piece of fashion
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Whatnots

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
This is an attractive Georgian mahogany whatnot of small proportions. The drawer base is sat on
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Whatnots

Unusual Victorian Chiffonier Whatnot
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
lock and a key and enclosing removable shelf, all standing on turned legs. This antique whatnot retains
Category

19th Century 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
Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

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.
Category

19th Century English Antique Whatnots

Rosewood Three-Tiered Whatnot or Étagère
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian boldly figured rosewood whatnot or étagère with three tiers, carved and turned uprights
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Rosewood

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 Whatnots

Materials

Brass

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 Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

George III Period Mahogany Whatnot with a Drawer to the Lower Tier
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III mahogany whatnot with a drawer to the lowest tier. The uprights particularly finely
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Whatnots

English Mahogany Cane with Hidden Flask
Located in Charlottesville, VA
cane has a secret; a fully operational flask with stopper, that holds a little drink or whatnot for the
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Occasional / Sofa Table
Located in Crockett, CA
storage drawer for keys, remotes, or whatnots.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut Music Stand, Etagère
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn308 Victorian, burr walnut whatnot, having fretted upstand to rectangular top which is supported
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1870s English Victorian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Walnut

Solid Brass Decorated French Art Deco Hall Tree-Coat Rack-Wall Tree
Located in San Francisco, CA
, towels and whatnot! If you’re interested in purchasing this item, you will receive the best price
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Whatnots

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Whatnots

Materials

Mahogany

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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.