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Antique Three Tier Whatnot with Barley Twist Supports
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Antique Three Tier Whatnot with Barley Twist Supports

19th century
Sold 23 February 2026 · The Antiques Hound
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Description

Antique whatnot of very good quality and in superb condition with lovely colour and strong construction.

Three 37cm x 29cm shelves on fine barley twist carved columns with turned finials and feet raised on the original brass cup castors.

A versatile, small piece of furniture which would be great in the living room or in the bedroom with books and lamp atop.

Charming, compact mid-19th century antique mahogany three tier whatnot or side table, circa 1860.

H: 71.5cm (79cm to top of finials)

W: 37cm

D: 29cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Wooden Whatnot to the 1860s.

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SA1183433
Description
Antique whatnot of very good quality and in superb condition with lovely colour and strong construction.
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Three 37cm x 29cm shelves on fine barley twist carved columns with turned finials and feet raised on the original brass cup castors.
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fig 1. A three-tier antique wooden whatnot featuring barley twist supports, finials on the top tier, and small brass castors on the feet.
fig 1. Antique Three Tier Whatnot with Barley Twist Supports

A versatile, small piece of furniture which would be great in the living room or in the bedroom with books and lamp atop.

Charming, compact mid-19th century antique mahogany three tier whatnot or side table, circa 1860.

H: 71.5cm (79cm to top of finials)

W: 37cm

D: 29cm

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Wooden Whatnot to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183433
The Antiques Hound
The Antiques Hound
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2025

Dealing in compact georgian and later furniture and original paintings

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Archive I A three-tier antique wooden whatnot featuring barley twist supports, finials on the top tier, and small brass castors on the feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Three Tier Whatnot with Barley Twist Supports

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A three-tier antique wooden whatnot featuring barley twist supports, finials on the top tier, and small brass castors on the feet.
Antique Three Tier Whatnot with Barley Twist Supports
Ref: SA1183433
A three-tier antique wooden whatnot featuring barley twist supports, finials on the top tier, and small brass castors on the feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Corner finials, Tiered shelving, Brass castors
  • SizeH 71.5 cm (28 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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The whatnot originated in France during the early 19th century as an open shelving unit designed to hold small decorative objects, books, or curiosities, before becoming highly popular in Victorian Britain.

Traditional whatnots are constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring pegged joints, turned or spiral barley twist supports, and delicate brass castors.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails or tenons, genuine patina on the timber, hand-turned spindles, and signs of age-related wear on the feet and castors.

An antique whatnot can be integrated into modern spaces by styling the tiers with a curated mix of books, ceramics, and botanical elements to create functional height and visual interest in a room.

Preserve antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber.
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