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Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot
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Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot

19th century
Description

A twin-tier Victorian whatnot or stand, constructed in solid mahogany throughout. The front supports feature barley-twist turning, with baluster-turned rear supports, all standing on turned feet with brass castors.

Condition Report

In good, solid antique condition, with a number of minor marks to the tiers.

I would suggest that the stand may originally have had additional tiers, and that the brass castors are later replacements. The unit remains structurally sound and presents well.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Barley Twist Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234097
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1794
Description
A twin-tier Victorian whatnot or stand, constructed in solid mahogany throughout.
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The front supports feature barley-twist turning, with baluster-turned rear supports, all standing on turned feet with brass castors.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters.
fig 1. Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot

Condition Report

In good, solid antique condition, with a number of minor marks to the tiers.

I would suggest that the stand may originally have had additional tiers, and that the brass castors are later replacements. The unit remains structurally sound and presents well.

fig 2. A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters.
fig 2. Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Barley Twist Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234097
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1794
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Archive I A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters.

Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot

Archive II A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View II
Archive III A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View III
Archive IV A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View IV
Archive V A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View V
Archive VI A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View VI
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Archive VIII A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters. View VIII
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Steven Swann Antiques
Telephone 07877 678673
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters.
Victorian Barley Twist Stand / Whatnot
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A dark wood Victorian two-tier whatnot featuring hand-turned barley twist legs, top corner finials, and brass casters.
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FAQs

A whatnot is an open-shelved piece of furniture popularised during the 19th century, designed with multi-tiered surfaces supported by turned columns to display ceramics, books, and household ornaments.

Traditional Victorian whatnots were constructed primarily from solid dark woods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring hand-turned spiral supports and fitted brass casters.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, original metal or brass casters secured with steel pins, hand-carved solomonic spiral legs, and uneven surface patination matching its age.

Position the piece in an alcove or quiet corner to showcase studio pottery, framed prints, or houseplants, allowing the turned woodwork to contrast against plain walls.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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