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George IV Mahogany Whatnot
The Antique Furniture Company
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George IV Mahogany Whatnot

19th century
Description

A nice George IV mahogany four tier whatnot with a deep drawer to base. The shelves are supported by ring

turned uprights and stand on turned legs with original brass cup castors. It has a fiddle shaped back and turned finials and rear gallery to the top shelf.

This is in good condition with a nice mellow patina, it has some watermarks and minor character marks

consistent with age.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos, remember to include your email address.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width: 47.5cm (18 3/4in)

Depth: 39cm (15 1/4in)

Height: 145cm (57in)

Ref: 254

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95.

Declaration

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this George IV Mahogany Whatnot to the Regency era.

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SA274848
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When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

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Description
A nice George IV mahogany four tier whatnot with a deep drawer to base. The shelves are supported by ring

turned uprights and stand on turned legs with original brass cup castors. It has a fiddle shaped back and turned finials and rear gallery to the top shelf.

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This is in good condition with a nice mellow patina, it has some watermarks and minor character marks.
The Antique Furniture Company
fig 1. A George IV mahogany four-tiered whatnot featuring turned supports, a single base drawer with turned knobs, and brass castors.
fig 1. George IV Mahogany Whatnot

consistent with age.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos, remember to include your email address.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width: 47.5cm (18 3/4in)

Depth: 39cm (15 1/4in)

Height: 145cm (57in)

Ref: 254

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £95.

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this George IV Mahogany Whatnot to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA274848
Dealers Internal Ref
0254
The Antique Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2013
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Antique Furniture Company Profile Page

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A George IV mahogany whatnot is a multi-tiered open shelving unit produced in Britain during the reign of King George IV (18201830). Designed primarily for displaying collectibles, books, or sheet music, these stands feature vertical turned supports and often include a small base drawer.

Nineteenth-century whatnots were typically crafted from solid timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, joined using hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers. Uprights were turned on lathes, and bases were frequently fitted with brass castors for mobility.

Authentic George IV pieces display early 19th-century construction characteristics, such as hand-sawn timber marks, original brass castors, turned finials, and period-appropriate drawer construction. The wood patina usually shows natural darkening and age consistent with two centuries of wear.

A mahogany whatnot serves as an elegant vertical storage unit in alcoves, hallway corners, or living rooms. Its open tiers are suitable for staging potted plants, stacked art books, ceramics, or framed photographs while adding historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Mahogany furniture should be dusted regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and treated periodically with beeswax polish to protect the finish. Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, and surface fading.
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