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Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

19th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · London City Antiques
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Description

Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, carved friezes standing on original turned feet.

A pretty quality example of desirable proportions displaying a lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height 124 cm (48.82 in)

Width 57 cm (22.44 in)

Depth 36.5 cm (14.37 in)

Sides 39.5 cm (15.55 in)from back corner to front

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151740
Dealers Internal Reference
2778
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Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, carved friezes standing on original turned feet.
fig 1. A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top.
fig 1. Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

A pretty quality example of desirable proportions displaying a lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height 124 cm (48.82 in)

Width 57 cm (22.44 in)

Depth 36.5 cm (14.37 in)

Sides 39.5 cm (15.55 in)from back corner to front

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot to the 1850s.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151740
Dealers Internal Ref
2778
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

Archive II A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top. View II
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Archive VIII A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top. View VIII
Archive IX A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top. View IX
Archive X A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top. View X
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A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
Ref: SA1151740
A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley twist supports, scalloped shelves, and an ornate fretwork gallery top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving & Display Units
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Scalloped shelf edges, Fretwork gallery, Triangular corner tiers
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires keeping the wood 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.

An antique whatnot serves as a functional display piece in modern settings, ideal for holding curated collections of ceramics, framed photographs, or trailing plants to add vertical interest to unused room corners.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber grain, hand-turned carpentry details, traditional joinery methods, natural patina of the wood, and signs of age-appropriate wear and oxidisation on the finish.

Authentic period whatnots were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned upright supports, fretwork galleries, and precise joinery to ensure stability across multiple tiers.

The whatnot originated in the late 18th century and became immensely popular during the Victorian era as a multi-tiered open shelving unit designed for displaying curiosities, ornaments, and books in parlours and drawing rooms.
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