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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Wotnot
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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Wotnot

19th century
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A quality 19th century mahogany four-tier whatnot, featuring open shelves supported by finely turned columns and topped with decorative ball finials. The lower section incorporates a useful single drawer fitted with a turned wooden handle, while the elegant turned legs stand on original brass castors. The mahogany has a rich, warm colour with attractive grain and a naturally aged patina. A charming and practical antique display stand, ideal for books, plants or decorative items.

Dimensions:

Height-129cm

Width-48cm

Depth-39cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

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W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany What-not Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1235722
Description
A quality 19th century mahogany four-tier whatnot, featuring open shelves supported by finely turned columns and topped with decorative ball finials.
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The lower section incorporates a useful single drawer fitted with a turned wooden handle, while the elegant turned legs stand on original brass castors.
W H Barker Antiques

The mahogany has a rich, warm colour with attractive grain and a naturally aged patina. A charming and practical antique display stand, ideal for books, plants or decorative items.

Dimensions:

Height-129cm

Width-48cm

Depth-39cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany What-not Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1235722
W H Barker Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2026
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Wotnot

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors. View V
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W H Barker Antiques
Telephone 07712 012600
Location
4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified Since Aug 2026
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 44
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A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Wotnot
Ref: SA1235722
A nineteenth-century mahogany four-tier what-not stand with turned column supports, top finials, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Ball finials, Brass castors, Base drawer

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A what-not, also spelled wotnot or referred to as an etagere, is an open-tiered piece of furniture introduced in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It features multiple horizontal shelves supported by vertical posts, designed primarily to display curiosities, ornaments, books, and sheet music.

Nineteenth-century what-nots were typically crafted from solid fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. The construction often featured turned timber supports, dovetail joints on lower drawers, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period pieces display distinct craftsmanship markers, including hand-turned baluster or bobbin columns, original timber wear, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, and aged brass castors. Look for genuine surface patina and signs of historic woodworking tools rather than modern machine uniform finishes.

Place a what-not in an alcove, hallway, or living space to add vertical interest without blocking light. Layer the open tiers with curated art ceramics, leather-bound books, and small indoor plants to balance historical timber tones with contemporary decor.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the natural grain of the wood. Preserve the surface lustre by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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