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Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves
Prior and Willis
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Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
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Fine Quality Antique Inlaid Parquetry & Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Stand – Circa 1900

Enhance your home with this fine quality antique inlaid parquetry and ebonised etagere, dating from around 1900. Beautifully crafted with intricate parquetry decoration, contrasting ebonised details and a rich aged patina, this elegant whatnot stand is full of character and period charm.

Compact yet highly versatile, this antique display stand is perfect for showcasing small books, ceramics, sculptures, plants or treasured collectables. It also works beautifully as an occasional table, side table or decorative shelving unit, making it an ideal addition to both period and contemporary interiors.

Features

Authentic antique etagere dating from circa 1900

Fine parquetry and inlaid decoration

Elegant ebonised detailing

Three-tier open shelving design

Quality traditional craftsmanship

Strong, solid construction

No loose joints

Historic woodworm holes treated as a precaution

A rare and highly decorative period piece

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with beautiful age, colour and patina. There are minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, repairs, alterations and age-related wear consistent with over a century of use. The stand is structurally sound, and the historic woodworm holes have been treated for complete peace of mind.

Dimensions

Width: 42cm

Depth: 30cm

Height: 70cm

Clearance above each shelf: 19cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8964

Buy with confidence with our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We offer competitive UK and international door-to-door delivery, with every item professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

A rare and elegant antique etagere that combines quality craftsmanship, intricate parquetry detailing and practical versatility. Whether used as a whatnot stand, display shelving, lamp table or occasional table, it is sure to become a distinctive focal point in any room.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated these Inlaid Parquetry Etagere Shelves to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224335
Dealers Internal Reference
8964
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Fine Quality Antique Inlaid Parquetry & Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Stand – Circa 1900
Enhance your home with this fine quality antique inlaid parquetry and ebonised etagere, dating from around 1900.
Prior and Willis

Beautifully crafted with intricate parquetry decoration, contrasting ebonised details and a rich aged patina, this elegant whatnot stand is full of character and period charm.

fig 1. A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
fig 1. Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

Compact yet highly versatile, this antique display stand is perfect for showcasing small books, ceramics, sculptures, plants or treasured collectables. It also works beautifully as an occasional table, side table or decorative shelving unit, making it an ideal addition to both period and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
fig 2. Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

Features

Authentic antique etagere dating from circa 1900

Fine parquetry and inlaid decoration

Elegant ebonised detailing

Three-tier open shelving design

Quality traditional craftsmanship

Strong, solid construction

fig 3. A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
fig 3. Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

No loose joints

Historic woodworm holes treated as a precaution

A rare and highly decorative period piece

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with beautiful age, colour and patina. There are minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, repairs, alterations and age-related wear consistent with over a century of use. The stand is structurally sound, and the historic woodworm holes have been treated for complete peace of mind.

fig 4. A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
fig 4. Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

Dimensions

Width: 42cm

Depth: 30cm

Height: 70cm

Clearance above each shelf: 19cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8964

Buy with confidence with our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We offer competitive UK and international door-to-door delivery, with every item professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

fig 5. A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
fig 5. Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves

A rare and elegant antique etagere that combines quality craftsmanship, intricate parquetry detailing and practical versatility. Whether used as a whatnot stand, display shelving, lamp table or occasional table, it is sure to become a distinctive focal point in any room.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Inlaid Parquetry Etagere Shelves to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224335
Dealers Internal Ref
8964
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 341
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Prior and Willis
Verified Since Jan 2015
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Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
Antique Quality C1900 Inlaid Parquetry and Ebonised Etagere Whatnot Display Shelves
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A three-tier ebonised etagere featuring diamond-pattern parquetry shelves and a pierced brass gallery edge.
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An etagere whatnot is an open piece of tiered furniture designed to display decorative items, ceramics, or small books, originating in France in the late eighteenth century.

Traditional construction typically utilised dark ebonised fruitwood or beech for the supports, complemented by geometric wood parquetry veneers, brass mounts, and decorative gallery railings.

Authentic pieces from around 1900 feature hand-fitted joinery, genuine cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts exhibiting natural oxidisation, and geometric timber parquetry laid over solid wooden cores.

An etagere serves as a compact accent piece in an entryway, living area, or reading corner, providing structured display tiers for curated objects, small sculptures, or plants.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply neutral beeswax sparingly to timber surfaces, and avoid abrasive metal cleaners on original gilt brass gallery trims.
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