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Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves
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Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves

19th century
Sold 28 September 2026 · Mersham Manor Antiques
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Description

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A superb quality Victorian walnut whatnot.

c1860.

A very versatile and useful item, having three generous sized serpentine shaped shelves.

Wonderful finely carved walnut twist supports for the shelves, with urn finials to the top and a fret-carved gallery.

Super colour and figuring particularly to the burr walnut shelves.

Turned bulbous supports with brass castors.

A high quality piece, with many uses. Great for books, magazines, or towels and bottles in the bathroom.

In excellent antique condition.

Solid, sturdy and strong.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

Height-105cm. Height to top shelf-89.5cm

Width-53.5cm.

Depth-37.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202090
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A superb quality Victorian walnut whatnot.

c1860.

A very versatile and useful item, having three generous sized serpentine shaped shelves.

“
Wonderful finely carved walnut twist supports for the shelves, with urn finials to the top and a fret-carved gallery.
Mersham Manor Antiques
fig 1. A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves

Super colour and figuring particularly to the burr walnut shelves.

Turned bulbous supports with brass castors.

A high quality piece, with many uses. Great for books, magazines, or towels and bottles in the bathroom.

fig 2. A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors.
fig 2. Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves

In excellent antique condition.

Solid, sturdy and strong.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

Height-105cm. Height to top shelf-89.5cm

fig 3. A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors.
fig 3. Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves

Width-53.5cm.

Depth-37.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202090
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Specialists in fine english furniture

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Archive I A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors. SOLD28 SEP 26

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Archive II A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors. View II
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Archive IX A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors. View IX
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Telephone 07510 50 33 44 or 07590 50 33 44
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Mersham Manor
Mersham
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mershammanor
Verified Since Nov 2013
Items For Sale 33
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A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors.
Superb Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot Shelves
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A three-tier Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring barley twist columns, a pierced fretwork top gallery, shaped shelves, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Pierced fretwork gallery, Serpentine shelves, Turned finials
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

This Victorian burr walnut whatnot is an English display stand from around 1860. The piece is constructed from walnut with a warm brown colour and prominent figuring across the three generous serpentine-shaped shelves. The design includes finely carved barley twist columns, turned bulbous supports, urn finials, and a pierced fretwork gallery around the top tier, standing on brass castors. The stand measures 105 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, and 37.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item provides versatile storage and display surfaces. It suits an empty corner in a living room or bedroom for books and magazines, or functions in a bathroom for towels and bottles. The structure remains solid, sturdy, and strong in excellent antique condition.

FAQs

A whatnot is an open-tiered piece of furniture that gained popularity during the Victorian era, designed with multiple shelves supported by turned columns to display ornaments, books, or curiosities.

Victorian whatnots were typically crafted from solid fine hardwoods and decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often accompanied by brass castors and hand-carved scrollwork.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature distinct hand-carved spiral columns, organic variation in the burr veneer pattern, original brass fitments, and traditional joinery marks underneath the shelf frames.

Position the piece in a corner or alcove to hold contemporary art books, potted flora, or framed photographs, creating a contrast between traditional woodwork and modern decor.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually, while avoiding direct heat sources to protect the delicate timber veneer from splitting.
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