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19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique
Prior and Willis
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19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Introducing an exquisite 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table—a fine quality antique display serving whatnot that's sure to impress.

This delightful piece exudes age, charm, and character, making it a very rare decorative find. Crafted solidly with no loose joints and no evidence of woodworm, this table stands out with its exceptional quality. The inclusion of brass and ceramic castors adds to its appeal, surpassing most tables of this style.

With its lovely proportions, this table would be a striking addition to the right location. Measuring at an overall maximum of 107cmW x 42cmD x 113cmH, it's designed to make an impact. The clear height above the bottom tier to the underside of the tier above (exculding the decorative skirt) 35cm and above the middle tier 33cm.

In very good antique condition, the piece showcases minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture. Stock No. 8519.

Enjoy the assurance of our 30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee. We offer competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas. Don't miss out on this exceptional piece of history.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Display Whatnot to the 19th Century.

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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Introducing an exquisite 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Console Table—a fine quality antique display serving whatnot that's sure to impress.

This delightful piece exudes age, charm, and character, making it a very rare decorative find.

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Crafted solidly with no loose joints and no evidence of woodworm, this table stands out with its exceptional quality.
Prior and Willis

The inclusion of brass and ceramic castors adds to its appeal, surpassing most tables of this style.

fig 1. A 19th-century burr walnut three-tier demi-lune whatnot table featuring open serpentine shelves, carved fretwork galleries, scroll supports, turned columns, and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique

With its lovely proportions, this table would be a striking addition to the right location. Measuring at an overall maximum of 107cmW x 42cmD x 113cmH, it's designed to make an impact. The clear height above the bottom tier to the underside of the tier above (exculding the decorative skirt) 35cm and above the middle tier 33cm.

fig 2. A 19th-century burr walnut three-tier demi-lune whatnot table featuring open serpentine shelves, carved fretwork galleries, scroll supports, turned columns, and brass castors.
fig 2. 19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique

In very good antique condition, the piece showcases minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture. Stock No. 8519.

Enjoy the assurance of our 30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee. We offer competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas. Don't miss out on this exceptional piece of history.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Display Whatnot to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique

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A 19th-century burr walnut three-tier demi-lune whatnot table featuring open serpentine shelves, carved fretwork galleries, scroll supports, turned columns, and brass castors.
19th Century Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Display Console Whatnot Table - Fine Quality Antique
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A 19th-century burr walnut three-tier demi-lune whatnot table featuring open serpentine shelves, carved fretwork galleries, scroll supports, turned columns, and brass castors.
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Introduced in the late 18th century and widely popularised during the Victorian era, a whatnot is a piece of furniture featuring open shelves supported by turned posts. It was designed primarily to display porcelain, ornaments, books, and collectables in formal reception rooms.

Victorian whatnots were frequently constructed using high-grade hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. Premium examples feature decorative burr wood veneers, hand-carved supports, fretwork galleries, and brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display genuine hand-cut joinery, original porcelain or brass castors, and natural age-related patination on the timber. The burr walnut veneer often displays intricate book-matched figure with subtle shrinkage marks visible under close inspection.

Position the piece against a feature wall or within an alcove to serve as a tiered display for curated books, ceramics, or botanical arrangements. Its open structure allows light to pass through, making it suitable for compact hallways or living spaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting.
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