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Exquisite 19th Cent Marquetry What Not
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Exquisite 19th Cent Marquetry What Not

19th century
For Sale by Cross Antiques
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A beautiful little marquetry what not/etargere with gilt bronze mounts. The beautiful floral inlay in on an ebony ground with king wood banding. It has retained all its original gilt gallery, finials and border and is all in excellent condition.

Max dimensions are:

34cm(17") wide

79cm(31") high

32cm(11.5") wide

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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Cross Antiques has dated this 19th Century Marquetry Whatnot to the 19th Century.

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SA81357
Description
A beautiful little marquetry what not/etargere with gilt bronze mounts. The beautiful floral inlay in on an ebony ground with king wood banding. It has retained all its original gilt gallery, finials and border and is all in excellent condition.

Max dimensions are:

34cm(17") wide

79cm(31") high

32cm(11.5") wide

Free UK mainland delivery

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this 19th Century Marquetry Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA81357
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Cross Antiques
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Specialist in clocks

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A three-tiered dark wood display stand featuring elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, topped with a pierced brass gallery and decorative finials.
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Archive I A three-tiered dark wood display stand featuring elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, topped with a pierced brass gallery and decorative finials.

Exquisite 19th Cent Marquetry What Not

Archive II A three-tiered dark wood display stand featuring elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, topped with a pierced brass gallery and decorative finials. View II
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A three-tiered dark wood display stand featuring elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, topped with a pierced brass gallery and decorative finials.
Exquisite 19th Cent Marquetry What Not
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A three-tiered dark wood display stand featuring elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, topped with a pierced brass gallery and decorative finials.
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Napoleon III
  • MaterialWalnut, Marquetry Veneers, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Pierced brass gallery, Turned supports, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century French Napoleon III style what-not and étagère is fashioned from walnut and marquetry veneers with brass mounts and a warm brown colour. The three-tiered dark wood display stand features elaborate floral marquetry inlay on each shelf, set against an ebony ground with kingwood banding, along with turned supports, a pierced brass gallery with decorative finials, and cabriole legs. The piece retains all its original gilt gallery, finials, and border, measuring 79 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. Placed in an empty corner of a home today, it serves as a practical display table for small decorative items or botanicals in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. Built on slender curved supports, the tiered étagère provides convenient surface space across its three open levels without taking up excessive floor space. The fine floral floral marquetry details provide visual interest from multiple angles, complementing traditional or classic interior aesthetics. Each tier maintains a stable platform for holding trinkets, framed photographs, or small plants, offering a functional furniture addition that fits neatly into compact interior layouts.

FAQs

A what-not, or etagere, is a tiered open shelving unit designed during the 19th century to display ornaments, curiosities, and books, frequently decorated with detailed wood marquetry inlay.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, ornamented with contrasting timber veneers for the floral designs and fitted with brass galleries.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut marquetry veneers with slight surface variations, natural oxidisation on original brass fittings, hand-turned support spindles, and traditional joinery on the undersides.

Position the piece in a corner or hallway as an accent, styling the tiered shelves sparsely with contemporary ceramics or small books to draw attention to the inlaid woodwork.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly.
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