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Victorian Burr Walnut What Not
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£395
Beech and Springs Antiques

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Victorian Burr Walnut What Not

19th century
Description

This fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot, the top shelf featuring a mirror back and intricate pierced gallery with scrolling floral detail, with serpentine front edges detailed, each tier with fret-carved back and blind carved aprons, single bottom drawer standing on turned legs with brass casters.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238207
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000509
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Description
This fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot, the top shelf featuring a mirror back and intricate pierced gallery with scrolling floral detail, with serpentine front edges detailed, each tier with fret-carved back and blind carved aprons, single bottom drawer standing on turned legs with brass casters.
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238207
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000509
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors.
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Archive I A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors.

Victorian Burr Walnut What Not

Archive II A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors. View II
Archive III A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors. View III
Archive IV A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors. View IV
Archive V A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors. View V
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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/beechandsprings
Verified Since May 2022
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors.
Victorian Burr Walnut What Not
Ref: SA1238207
A three-tiered Victorian burr walnut whatnot featuring a carved fretwork upstand with a central arched mirror, turned spindle supports, and a base drawer on small castors.
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass, Brass, Porcelain
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Pierced fretwork, Serpentine shelves, Arched mirror back
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Victorian whatnot is an English Country House tier stand in warm brown burr walnut with glass, brass, and porcelain elements. The item has an arched mirror back beneath an intricate pierced fretwork upstand with scrolling floral detail, above three serpentine shelves featuring blind-carved aprons and fret-carved backs. Turned spindle supports hold the upper shelves apart, while the lowest tier incorporates a single bottom drawer fitted with small turned wooden pull handles. The stand rests upon short turned legs supported by small brass casters. Measuring 140 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, the unit fits well in a fireplace alcove or against a living room wall for displaying ornaments, books, or decorative collections. In daily use, this piece offers practical open display space across multiple surfaces while adding traditional character to an interior. The figured walnut grain shows distinctive natural figuring across the shelves, complemented by the reflective glass surface of the mirror and the pale ceramic wheels of the castors. The carved woodwork displays clean structural lines suited to traditional domestic settings.

FAQs

A whatnot, or etagere, is a piece of 19th-century open shelving furniture designed with multiple tiers to display ornaments, books, or curiosities. Popular during the Victorian era, these stands often featured decorative turnings, carved fretwork, and mirrored backs.

Traditional Victorian whatnots were typically constructed from woods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often featuring figured veneers like burr walnut. Construction methods included hand-carved pierced fretwork, turned spindle supports, dovetail drawer joints, and brass castors.

Authentic pieces generally show signs of natural ageing, original hand-cut dovetails on lower drawers, original porcelain or brass castors, and natural shrinkage cracks or uneven patination on the veneer. The back mirrors often show slight desilvering or foxing typical of antique glass.

An open-tiered whatnot can be incorporated into modern spaces as an occasional display unit for contemporary ceramics, houseplants, or books. Placing a tiered stand in an alcove or hallway provides functional storage while adding visual texture and warmth.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Protect the delicate veneer by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year, and avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent cracking or fading.
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