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William IV Mahogany Whatnot
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William IV Mahogany Whatnot

19th century
Description

William IV Mahogany Whatnot.

Standing on brass castors and turned feet.

1 x Cupboard with original brass lock.

The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.

Size:

Height 63" (160cm)

Depth 16" (41cm)

Width 19 1/2" (49cm)

Cupboard size:

Height 15 1/2" (39cm)

Width 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 03814063
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned baluster uprights and pointed finials: classic William IV cabinet work.
Glued timber blocks under the top tier: traditional early 19th-century construction.
Brass cup castors on turned feet: typical mounting for the 1830s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA402009
Dealers Internal Reference
LP7-5
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Description
William IV Mahogany Whatnot.

Standing on brass castors and turned feet.

1 x Cupboard with original brass lock.

The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.

Size:

Height 63" (160cm)

Depth 16" (41cm)

Width 19 1/2" (49cm)

Cupboard size:

Height 15 1/2" (39cm)

Width 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 03814063
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned baluster uprights and pointed finials: classic William IV cabinet work.
Glued timber blocks under the top tier: traditional early 19th-century construction.
Brass cup castors on turned feet: typical mounting for the 1830s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA402009
Dealers Internal Ref
LP7-5
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors.

William IV Mahogany Whatnot

Archive II A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors. View III
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Archive VI A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors. View VI
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Philip Hunt Antiques

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A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors.
William IV Mahogany Whatnot
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A tall William IV mahogany whatnot with four tiered shelves, turned spindle columns, a lower cupboard door, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Corner finials, Single door cabinet, Brass castors
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth century William IV mahogany whatnot exhibits a warm brown colour and polished finish. The tall piece comprises four tiered shelves and an enclosed single-door lower cabinet, elevated on turned feet with brass castors. Pointed corner finials top the vertical structure, while slender turned columns support the three upper tiers. The lower cupboard door includes a small keyhole and side hinges. Overall dimensions measure 160 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this open shelving unit functions well in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study. The tiered design provides practical display space for books, decorative objects, or framed photographs, while the lower cupboard offers concealed storage for household items.

FAQs

A William IV mahogany whatnot is an open, multi-tiered piece of English furniture produced during the reign of King William IV (18301837). Designed with open shelves supported by turned upright columns, these units were originally used to hold books, sheet music, and decorative objects.

Pieces from this era typically feature solid or veneered mahogany, mortise and tenon joinery, and hand-turned spindle uprights. Lower sections often incorporate panelled cupboard doors or drawers, with brass hinges and castors mounted at the base.

Authentic pieces feature turned balusters, bold carved details, natural timber patina, and original brass hardware. Inspection of the underside typically reveals hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation, and age-consistent wear on original brass castors.

A whatnot works effectively in living spaces, hallways, or dining rooms to add vertical interest. Modern interiors pair these tiered stands with curated collections of ceramics, framed art, leather-bound books, or trailing plants.

Maintain timber finishes by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax polish along the grain annually. Keep the furniture clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, bleaching, or veneer lifting.
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