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Georgian Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot
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Georgian Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot

19th century
Sold 9 June 2025 · Camden Antiques
This “Georgian Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot” found a buyer.

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Description

A very good Georgian period mahogany 4 tier whatnot. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany. The top tier with an adjustable reading stand, held in place by a ratcheted mechanism. Three further tiers below, the bottom one containing a drawer. All standing on lovely turned feet which terminate in their original brass castors. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a very good colour and patina;

Dimensions

Width 51`cms

Depth 46cms

Height (with top tier down) 130cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Whatnot to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145550
Dealers Internal Reference
18275
Description
A very good Georgian period mahogany 4 tier whatnot. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany. The top tier with an adjustable reading stand, held in place by a ratcheted mechanism. Three further tiers below, the bottom one containing a drawer. All standing on lovely turned feet which terminate in their original brass castors.
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Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition with a very good colour and patina;.
Camden Antiques

Dimensions

Width 51`cms

Depth 46cms

Height (with top tier down) 130cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Whatnot to the 1800s.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145550
Dealers Internal Ref
18275
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot

Archive II A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View II
Archive III A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View III
Archive IV A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View IV
Archive V A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View V
Archive VI A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View IX
Archive X A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View X
Archive XI A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XIV
Archive XV A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XV
Archive XVI A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XVI
Archive XVII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XVII
Archive XVIII A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors. View XVIII
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Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 2,501
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors.
Georgian Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot
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A four-tier dark mahogany Georgian whatnot featuring a slanted reading desk top, turned columns, a single drawer at the base, and small brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving & Display Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned upright columns, Slanted reading desk top, Base drawer with turned knobs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The whatnot originated in England during the late 18th century, becoming popular in the Regency and Victorian periods as a multi-tiered open shelving unit used for displaying ornaments, books, or writing materials.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from fine timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned upright supports, mortise and tenon joinery, and often incorporating a lower drawer and brass castors.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints in drawers, timber shrinkage patterns, patination consistent with age, traditional fixings, and the quality of the turning on the upright columns.

This versatile piece works well as a functional bedside table, a compact display unit in a living room, or a stylish stand for books and decorative objects in a study.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the grain.
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