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Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
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Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot

19th century
Sold 6 January 2026 · FB Antiques
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Victorian Shelf UnitWalnut Corner WhatnotVintage Three Tier Table Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

For sale is a splendid mid Victorian burr walnut whatnot, having a brass gallery on the top tier, with two further tiers below, the whatnot remains in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

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SA1099851
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-975
Description
For sale is a splendid mid Victorian burr walnut whatnot, having a brass gallery on the top tier, with two further tiers below, the whatnot remains in very good condition.
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

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SA1099851
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S27-975
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A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot

Archive II A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors. View II
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Archive IX A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors. View IX
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Telephone 01245 401 210
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
Verified Since Jul 2014
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Items Sold 1,348
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
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A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors.
Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Ref: SA1099851
A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot with turned spiral supports, a single drawer, and small brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWhatnot
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpiral turned columns, Tiered shelves, Brass castors, Fitted base drawer
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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The whatnot originated in late 18th-century Britain and became exceptionally popular during the Victorian era as an open multi-shelved piece of furniture designed for displaying ornaments, bric-a-brac, and books.

They were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently featuring decorative veneers like burr walnut alongside turned supports and brass castors.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate joinery techniques, timber shrinkage, hand-turned spindles, and original brass hardware or ceramic castors consistent with 19th-century manufacturing methods.

A whatnot functions effectively as an accent piece in contemporary living spaces, providing vertical display surface area for books, ceramics, and plants while adding historic warmth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional traditional wax polish to nourish the timber.
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