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A Superb Walnut Three-tier Whatnot Attributed to Gillows
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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A Superb Walnut Three-tier Whatnot Attributed to Gillows

19th century
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Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Superb Walnut Three-Tier Whatnot

Attributed to Gillows

An elegant design, of walnut construction, the étagère on short tapering legs with brass castors; each shelf with open trellis to the sides and channelled column supports, the diminutive top tier with a brass three-quarter gallery.

English, circa 1860

Gillow & Co

Gillows of London and Lancaster was perhaps the greatest English furniture-making firm, thriving from the 18th century until it merged in 1900. Founded by Robert Gillow in 1730, his business earned a stellar reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs, particularly in crafting mahogany furniture. They expanded their influence by setting up showrooms in both Lancaster and London, attracting a diverse clientele that included the State, landed gentry, and the emerging middle class. Robert's legacy was carried on by his sons, Richard and Robert. Over the course of the 19th century, Gillows became England's biggest furniture manufacturer, leaving an enduring legacy with a staggering 20,000 preserved designs and a global footprint in royal collections and museums.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Walnut Whatnot Stand to the 1860s.

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SA1073948
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9640
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Superb Walnut Three-Tier Whatnot

Attributed to Gillows

An elegant design, of walnut construction, the étagère on short tapering legs with brass castors; each shelf with open trellis to the sides and channelled column supports, the diminutive top tier with a brass three-quarter gallery.

fig 1. An antique walnut tiered whatnot with X-frame sides, turned columns, brass castors, and a small top shelf with a brass gallery rail.
fig 1. A Superb Walnut Three-tier Whatnot Attributed to Gillows

English, circa 1860

Gillow & Co

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Gillows of London and Lancaster was perhaps the greatest English furniture-making firm, thriving from the 18th century until it merged in 1900.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Founded by Robert Gillow in 1730, his business earned a stellar reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs, particularly in crafting mahogany furniture. They expanded their influence by setting up showrooms in both Lancaster and London, attracting a diverse clientele that included the State, landed gentry, and the emerging middle class. Robert's legacy was carried on by his sons, Richard and Robert. Over the course of the 19th century, Gillows became England's biggest furniture manufacturer, leaving an enduring legacy with a staggering 20,000 preserved designs and a global footprint in royal collections and museums.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Walnut Whatnot Stand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073948
Dealers Internal Ref
9640
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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An antique walnut tiered whatnot with X-frame sides, turned columns, brass castors, and a small top shelf with a brass gallery rail.
A SUPERB WALNUT THREE-TIER WHATNOT ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
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An antique walnut tiered whatnot with X-frame sides, turned columns, brass castors, and a small top shelf with a brass gallery rail.
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A whatnot is an open-tiered piece of furniture popular in the nineteenth century, designed with stacked shelves supported by columns or decorative side stretchers to display ornaments, books, or curiosities.

Victorian whatnots were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often featuring turned uprights, brass gallery rails, and castors at the base.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned uprights, original brass castors, period-correct wood graining, precise joinery, and natural patination on both the timber and metallic elements.

Place the piece in a living room, hallway, or reading corner to display curated ceramics, small sculptures, or leather-bound volumes without overwhelming the surrounding space.

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