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19th Century Mahogany Étagère/whatnot
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19th Century Mahogany Étagère/whatnot

19th century
Sold 5 August 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A 19th Century Two Tier Étagère or Whatnot.

This lovely piece is of English origin and mid 19th century date of excellent quality. The shelves are made of figured mahogany and has four fabulous, well turned supports with interesting domed finials. The range of turnings used on the supports is very impressive and the two shelves have good moulded edges. The piece retains its original brass castors.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151140
Dealers Internal Reference
3812
Description
A 19th Century Two Tier Étagère or Whatnot.

This lovely piece is of English origin and mid 19th century date of excellent quality.

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The shelves are made of figured mahogany and has four fabulous, well turned supports with interesting domed finials.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The range of turnings used on the supports is very impressive and the two shelves have good moulded edges. The piece retains its original brass castors.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151140
Dealers Internal Ref
3812
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Mahogany Étagère/whatnot

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors. View VIII
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 151
Items Sold 1,014
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors.
19th Century Mahogany Étagère/Whatnot
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A 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring tiered open shelves supported by intricately turned columns and small brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectShelving & Storage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned columns, Tiered open shelves, Brass castors, Raised edging
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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The whatnot, or etagere, originated in France during the late 18th century and became immensely popular in Britain throughout the 19th century as a functional multi-tiered shelving unit used for displaying ornaments, books, and curiosities.

Traditional etageres were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned upright supports, mortise and tenon joints, and frequently mounted on small brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned wood grain patterns, traditional joinery methods without modern metal fasteners, period-appropriate brass castors, and natural ageing of the timber such as rich patina and oxidisation.

This piece works well as an accent display unit in a living room or study, where its open shelving can be styled with a curated collection of ceramics, books, and sculptural objects to add vertical interest.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth alongside occasional applications of traditional beeswax polish.
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