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Antique 19th Century Tall Six Shelf Whatnot Stand
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Antique 19th Century Tall Six Shelf Whatnot Stand

19th century
Sold 15 May 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

An elegant tall mahogany whatnot stand with six graduating shelves supported by impressive open barley twist supports.

Very good condition, structurally all in good order with only some attractive aged surface wear and patina.

English, late 19th century.

H: 154 W: 74 D: 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Corner Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1049802
Dealers Internal Reference
3071
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Description
An elegant tall mahogany whatnot stand with six graduating shelves supported by impressive open barley twist supports.
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Very good condition, structurally all in good order with only some attractive aged surface wear and patina.
Founders Antiques

English, late 19th century.

H: 154 W: 74 D: 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Corner Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049802
Dealers Internal Ref
3071
Founders Antiques
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Antique 19th Century Tall Six Shelf Whatnot Stand

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Unit 1a Stallings Lane
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 7HU
United Kingdom

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An antique six-tier wooden corner whatnot stand featuring barley twist uprights and graduated scalloped shelves.
Antique 19th Century Tall Six Shelf Whatnot Stand
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An antique six-tier wooden corner whatnot stand featuring barley twist uprights and graduated scalloped shelves.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookshelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Scalloped shelf edges, Graduated tiers, Corner fitting design
  • SizeH 154 cm (61 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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The whatnot originated in France during the early 19th century, known as an etagere, and became extremely popular in Britain throughout the Victorian era as a display piece for ornaments and ceramics.

Authentic period whatnot stands are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring turned or twist supports and joined shelves secured with wooden dowels or screws.

Authentication involves examining timber oxidisation, hand-cut joinery, wear patterns around the feet and edges, and the presence of old hand-turned wood characteristics rather than uniform modern machine milling.

It functions effectively in unused corners to display curated collections of books, trailing plants, or small sculptures, adding vertical interest and traditional texture to modern spaces.

Maintenance requires dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes, and periodically applying quality beeswax to nourish the timber and protect the original patina.
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