Superb Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Burr Walnut

Name: Superb Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1213508
Price: 1285 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCanterburys
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Burr walnut veneer, Vertical dividers, Brass castors
SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Victorian freestanding burr walnut Canterbury whatnot dates from 1860 and combines a display stand with practical storage. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber colour with rich burr walnut veneer across the flat top tier, the partitioned music rack with its numerous vertical dividers, and the single lower drawer. Turned carved walnut columns support the upper tier, while turned carved walnut feet with brass castors elevate the entire piece from the floor. Two original turned wooden knobs fit flush on the drawer front, which is framed by simple linear mouldings. Measuring 96 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, this versatile item suits a gentleman's library or acts as an end of a sofa table to hold books, magazines, or decorative items.

FAQs

Originating in the 19th century, a Canterbury whatnot is a multi-functional piece of occasional furniture combining vertical partitioned racks for sheet music or periodicals with flat upper shelves for display.

These pieces were commonly constructed from cabinet woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring hand-turned spindle supports, dovetailed drawer joinery, and brass castors.

Authentic Victorian examples exhibit period construction methods, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass castors, natural wood patination, and hand-lathed turned columns.

A Canterbury whatnot functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a reading chair or sofa, offering organized storage for books and magazines while supporting table lamps or decorative objects on top.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax periodically, ensuring the item is positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the veneer.

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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

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