Search 0
24,690  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 3 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
3 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA976985
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Burr Walnut Whatnot
Sold by Coast Antiques
sold SA976985
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Coast Antiques

Coast Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2023
Browse dealers 59 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA976985
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Burr Walnut Whatnot

19th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Coast Antiques
This “Burr Walnut Whatnot” found a buyer.

It was listed by Coast Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Mirror WhatnotBrown Wood Display UnitBurr Walnut Shelf Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A lovely proportioned Victorian 4 tier burr whatnot.

Sitting on turned legs supported by a brass and porcelain castor.

Each shelf has a back gallery of fine fret work with a little missing to one of the lower shelves which can be seen in photos. Also the top of a bobbin is missing which can also be seen in photos.

Still in all round good condition for item of this age.

Please source your own courier for LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA976985
Dealers Internal Reference
CA/256
Description
A lovely proportioned Victorian 4 tier burr whatnot.

Sitting on turned legs supported by a brass and porcelain castor.

“
Each shelf has a back gallery of fine fret work with a little missing to one of the lower shelves which can be seen in photos.
Coast Antiques

Also the top of a bobbin is missing which can also be seen in photos.

Still in all round good condition for item of this age.

Please source your own courier for LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA976985
Dealers Internal Ref
CA/256
Coast Antiques
Coast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Coast Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Burr Walnut Whatnot

Archive II An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View II
Archive III An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View III
Archive IV An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View IV
Archive V An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View V
Archive VI An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View VI
Archive VII An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Coast Antiques

Coast Antiques
Telephone 07809 566391
Location
58 Abergele Rd
Colwyn Bay
Wales
LL29 7PP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/coastantiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 59
Items Sold 138
Coast Antiques
Coast Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: 58 Abergele Rd, Colwyn Bay, Wales, LL29 7PP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/coastantiques
Verified
Apr 2023
For Sale
59
Sold
138
An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror.
Burr walnut whatnot
Ref: SA976985
An antique burr walnut tiered whatnot featuring four open shelves, barley twist columns, carved fretwork galleries, and an upper arched mirror.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving & Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Fretwork galleries, Arched mirror top, Shaped veneer shelves
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

The whatnot, or etagere, emerged in France during the 18th century and gained immense popularity in Britain during the Victorian era as an open multi-shelved unit used for displaying curiosities and ornaments.

They were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently featuring decorative veneers like burr walnut, intricate turned or barley twist supports, and hand-carved fretwork galleries.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery techniques, timber grain characteristics, natural patina, and age-related wear on the wood and mirror glass rather than modern machine-made fittings.

An antique whatnot can be integrated into modern spaces by using the open shelves to display a curated collection of books, ceramics, or small sculptures, creating vertical visual interest without overwhelming the room.

Preserve antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent veneer cracking, and cleaning it periodically with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories