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Early 19th Century Indian Hardwood Three-tier Whatnot Étagère
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Early 19th Century Indian Hardwood Three-tier Whatnot Étagère

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

A fine early 19th-century Indian hardwood whatnot étagère, displaying elegant proportions and beautifully turned detailing.

This attractive piece is exceptionally well-suited for a traditional drawing room, elegant hallway, or sophisticated living space.

The étagère features three generously proportioned rectangular shelves, each with raised gallery edges, supported by finely turned and reeded column uprights. The upper tier is surmounted by four decorative turned finials, while the lower section stands on elegantly tapered feet.

Width - 121cm

Depth - 29cm

Height - 116.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Hardwood Etagere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239386
Dealers Internal Reference
091
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A fine early 19th-century Indian hardwood whatnot étagère, displaying elegant proportions and beautifully turned detailing.
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This attractive piece is exceptionally well-suited for a traditional drawing room, elegant hallway, or sophisticated living space.
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fig 1. An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Indian Hardwood Three-tier Whatnot Étagère

The étagère features three generously proportioned rectangular shelves, each with raised gallery edges, supported by finely turned and reeded column uprights. The upper tier is surmounted by four decorative turned finials, while the lower section stands on elegantly tapered feet.

Width - 121cm

Depth - 29cm

Height - 116.5cm

Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Hardwood Etagere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239386
Dealers Internal Ref
091
Colton Antiques
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Archive I An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials.

Early 19th Century Indian Hardwood Three-tier Whatnot Étagère

Archive II An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials. View VI
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An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials.
Early 19th Century Indian Hardwood Three-Tier Whatnot Étagère
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An early 19th-century dark hardwood three-tier open shelving unit featuring fluted vertical columns, turned legs, and carved top finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted columns, Turned finials, Three open tiers, Gallery edged shelves
  • SizeH 116.5 cm (46 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Popularised in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a whatnot or etagere is an open piece of furniture consisting of multiple tiers of shelves used to display ornaments, books, and curiosities.

These pieces typically utilise dense indigenous hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, constructed with hand-cut joinery, turned corner posts, and fluted structural supports topped with decorative finials.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-hewn undersides, traditional pegged joinery, natural timber shrinkage along shelf surfaces, and evidence of hand-carved detailing rather than modern machine milling.

A three-tier shelf functions effectively against neutral walls to hold curated ceramics, bound books, or decorative objects, providing architectural structure without obstructing visual flow.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the patination.
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