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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Corner Whatnot Stand
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Corner Whatnot Stand

19th century
Description

Late Victorian period walnut four tier corner whatnot with decorative inlay.

Having turned column supports and feet.

In sound condition with a pleasing polish finish. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 56"

Width 24"

Depth 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Corner Whatnot to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA459074
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270B3/3 (TH) (WH)
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Description
Late Victorian period walnut four tier corner whatnot with decorative inlay.

Having turned column supports and feet.

In sound condition with a pleasing polish finish. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 56"

Width 24"

Depth 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Corner Whatnot to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA459074
Dealers Internal Ref
270B3/3 (TH) (WH)
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A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves.
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Archive I A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves.

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Corner Whatnot Stand

Archive II A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View II
Archive III A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View III
Archive IV A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View IV
Archive V A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View V
Archive VI A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View IX
Archive X A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves. View X
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A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves.
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Corner Whatnot Stand
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A Victorian four-tier corner whatnot stand crafted from warm brown walnut wood featuring carved fretwork cresting, turned barley twist columns, and central floral marquetry inlays on triangular shelves.
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist supports, Marquetry inlay, Pierced fretwork cresting, Turned finials
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This late Victorian corner whatnot stand originates from circa 1880 and takes the form of a four-tier étagère designed to occupy an empty corner in a living room, hallway, or study. Constructed from walnut timber with a warm brown finish and a polished polish surface, the piece displays visible surface wear appropriate for its age. Each triangular shelf features central floral marquetry inlay in light-coloured wood, complemented by pierced fretwork cresting along the top back edge and small turned finials pointing upwards from the corners. Vertical support comes from turned barley twist columns rising between each tier, resting on small turned feet at the base. The structural arrangement provides four graduating display surfaces for books, decorative objects, or plants. The overall piece stands 142 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, offering practical vertical storage without dominating floor space. Its period details blend Victorian and Gothic design influences into a functional item of household furniture.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, whatnots were open-tiered shelving units designed to display ornaments, books, and curiosities in drawing rooms and parlours while making efficient use of corner spaces.

These pieces frequently utilise solid walnut or mahogany featuring detailed marquetry inlays, turned or barley-twist support columns, decorative finials, and fretwork backboards.

Authentic Victorian examples display natural hand-cut marquetry inlays, evidence of hand-turned wood posts, original fixings underneath, and natural age-related wear to the finish.

Position the stand in an unutilised corner to display curated ceramics, small houseplants, framed artwork, or books, adding vertical interest and historical texture to contemporary living areas.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent veneer movement.
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