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Antique Birds Eye Maple Etagere Whatnot
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Antique Birds Eye Maple Etagere Whatnot

19th century
Sold 2 November 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual Birds Eye maple and brass 3 tier etagere. The top having a pierced three quarter brass gallery with cast finials. The shelves joining the brass supports which terminate in brass casters.

Condition- good and ready for use with 1 or 2 marks associated with age and use.Dimensions:- Height…27.75’’/ 70.5cm. Width & Depth…14.5’’/ 37cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Etagere to the 19th Century.

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SA1175939
Dealers Internal Reference
24715
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Description
An unusual Birds Eye maple and brass 3 tier etagere. The top having a pierced three quarter brass gallery with cast finials. The shelves joining the brass supports which terminate in brass casters.

Condition- good and ready for use with 1 or 2 marks associated with age and use.Dimensions:- Height…27.75’’/ 70.5cm. Width & Depth…14.5’’/ 37cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Etagere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175939
Dealers Internal Ref
24715
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A three-tier antique etagere featuring birds eye maple shelves enclosed by a brass gallery and supported by brass columns and castors.
Antique Birds Eye Maple Etagere Whatnot
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A three-tier antique etagere featuring birds eye maple shelves enclosed by a brass gallery and supported by brass columns and castors.
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  • ObjectEtageres & Whatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirds Eye Maple, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsThree-tier shelving, Brass gallery rail, Turned brass columns, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 70.5 cm (28 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

The etagere, or whatnot, originated in France during the late 18th century and gained immense popularity throughout the 19th century as a tiered shelving unit designed for displaying porcelain, ornaments, and books.

Antique etageres were typically crafted from fine timbers such as mahogany, walnut, rosewood, and birds eye maple, frequently accented with brass galleries, inlays, and turned or cast metal supports.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural timber ageing, hand-cut screws, and genuine wear patterns on the shelves and feet, alongside authentic metal casting techniques for brass galleries and castors.

An etagere functions exceptionally well as an occasional display surface in living spaces, holding curated collections of books, ceramics, or botanicals to add vertical interest and texture to a room.

Maintain birds eye maple surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying high-quality beeswax, while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture to protect the delicate wood grain.
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