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Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot
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Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot

19th century
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A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Étagère, Or Whatnot, Having Three Exceptionally Well Figured Rectangular Tiers, United By Elegant Turned Upright Supports With Turned Finials To The Top Shelf, Raised On Original Brass Cup Castors.

Étagères, or Whatnots as they are perhaps more commonly known in England, have remained popular for generations thanks to their elegant appearance and remarkable versatility within the home.

This is an especially attractive example, constructed using beautifully figured rosewood veneers, retaining a good rich colour and striking natural grain to each of the three tiers. The elegant turned supports, turned finials and brass cup castors combine to create a design which is both refined and practical, whilst the proportions are particularly pleasing.

Extremely versatile, this piece can be used to display books, porcelain, bronzes, sculptures or decorative objects and is equally at home in a drawing room, library, hallway or study. Its compact proportions ensure that it is large enough to make an impression whilst remaining easy to accommodate within a wide variety of interiors.

The term Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves. Although the term Whatnot is more commonly used in England, the two names are now generally regarded as interchangeable, with Étagère often describing the smaller and more refined examples of the form.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this rosewood Étagère has been inspected in our workshops by our highly skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers and is ready to be placed into the home immediately.

Circa 1840. 

Height 29.75in.

Width 15.5in. 

Depth 12.5in. 

Each Gap = 10in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227212
Dealers Internal Reference
6583
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Description
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Étagère, Or Whatnot, Having Three Exceptionally Well Figured Rectangular Tiers, United By Elegant Turned Upright Supports With Turned Finials To The Top Shelf, Raised On Original Brass Cup Castors.
Étagères, or Whatnots as they are perhaps more commonly known in England, have remained popular for generations thanks to their elegant appearance and remarkable versatility within the home.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A mid-19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with turned spindles, finials, and brass castors.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot

This is an especially attractive example, constructed using beautifully figured rosewood veneers, retaining a good rich colour and striking natural grain to each of the three tiers. The elegant turned supports, turned finials and brass cup castors combine to create a design which is both refined and practical, whilst the proportions are particularly pleasing.

fig 2. A mid-19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with turned spindles, finials, and brass castors.
fig 2. Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot

Extremely versatile, this piece can be used to display books, porcelain, bronzes, sculptures or decorative objects and is equally at home in a drawing room, library, hallway or study. Its compact proportions ensure that it is large enough to make an impression whilst remaining easy to accommodate within a wide variety of interiors.

fig 3. A mid-19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with turned spindles, finials, and brass castors.
fig 3. Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot

The term Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves. Although the term Whatnot is more commonly used in England, the two names are now generally regarded as interchangeable, with Étagère often describing the smaller and more refined examples of the form.

fig 4. A mid-19th-century rosewood three-tier whatnot with turned spindles, finials, and brass castors.
fig 4. Mid 19th Century Small Rosewood Étagère Whatnot

As with all items which we offer for sale, this rosewood Étagère has been inspected in our workshops by our highly skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers and is ready to be placed into the home immediately.

Circa 1840. 

Height 29.75in.

Width 15.5in. 

Depth 12.5in. 

Each Gap = 10in.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227212
Dealers Internal Ref
6583
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A whatnot stand, or etagere, is a piece of light furniture featuring open tiers supported by turned columns, designed during the 19th century to display ornaments, curiosities, and books.

Mid-19th-century examples were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, often terminating in turned wooden feet with brass castors.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-lathed turned spindles, natural rosewood grain patterns showing deep chocolate and reddish hues, original brass hardware, and hand-fitted joinery on structural elements.

Position the piece in a living room corner or alcove to showcase small ceramic vessels, framed photographs, or curated books, blending historical timber tones with contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent drying.
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