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Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)
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Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

19th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

• Item: Mahogany Whatnot

• Circa: 1830 - 1840

• Period: William IV / Early Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Transitional period

• Two tiers

• Melon turned finials

• Elegant fluted column supports

• Central moulded drawer

• Original drawer knobs

• Original melon carved ball feet

• Original brass socket castors

• Stunning original colour & patination

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition. The style and design of this piece transcends from the William IV to the early Victorian period. Decorated with melon carved finials above the top shelf, the display sand is supported by finely shaped fluted columns, with a second shelf below and a drawer. The working drawer is decorated with a moulded front and retains its original matching melon carved knobs. The drawer is mahogany lined and finely constructed with hand-dovetail joints. Further down a third and the lowest shelf is also supported by fluted columns. Each of the shelves are finished with a fine moulded edge. The mahogany whatnot stands on its original bulbous melon carved feet, which terminate on brass socket castors. The mahogany display stand retains its original colour and patination, therefore it boasts a stunning colour, which cannot be replicated without the passage of time.

Condition Report:

This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top shelf and leading edges but nothing significant considering its age. The mahogany display stand has been wax-polished to a professional standard; therefore, it boasts a stunning colour, whilst retaining its original patination. The drawer is in good working condition and retains its original drawer knobs. Likewise, the feet are original and in good condition. This mahogany whatnot is solid in joint and ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.

Ref 78368

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Mahogany Three Tier Whatnot to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA995286
Dealers Internal Reference
78368
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
Summary:

• Item: Mahogany Whatnot

• Circa: 1830 - 1840

• Period: William IV / Early Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Transitional period

• Two tiers

• Melon turned finials

• Elegant fluted column supports

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

• Central moulded drawer

• Original drawer knobs

• Original melon carved ball feet

• Original brass socket castors

• Stunning original colour & patination

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 2. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

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This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

The style and design of this piece transcends from the William IV to the early Victorian period. Decorated with melon carved finials above the top shelf, the display sand is supported by finely shaped fluted columns, with a second shelf below and a drawer. The working drawer is decorated with a moulded front and retains its original matching melon carved knobs. The drawer is mahogany lined and finely constructed with hand-dovetail joints. Further down a third and the lowest shelf is also supported by fluted columns. Each of the shelves are finished with a fine moulded edge. The mahogany whatnot stands on its original bulbous melon carved feet, which terminate on brass socket castors. The mahogany display stand retains its original colour and patination, therefore it boasts a stunning colour, which cannot be replicated without the passage of time.

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 3. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

Condition Report:

This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top shelf and leading edges but nothing significant considering its age. The mahogany display stand has been wax-polished to a professional standard; therefore, it boasts a stunning colour, whilst retaining its original patination. The drawer is in good working condition and retains its original drawer knobs. Likewise, the feet are original and in good condition. This mahogany whatnot is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 4. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 5. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only.

fig 6. A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
fig 6. Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.

Ref 78368

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Mahogany Three Tier Whatnot to the 1800s.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995286
Dealers Internal Ref
78368
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2010
Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian mahogany three-tier whatnot etagere featuring turned uprights, a single central drawer, and brass castors.
Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot Etagere Display Stand Shelves (Circa 1840)
Ref: SA995286
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned columns, Single drawer, Brass castors, Finials
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

The whatnot, or etagere, originated in late 18th-century France and gained immense popularity in Britain during the Regency and Victorian eras as an open shelved unit designed for displaying decorative objects and books.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or rosewood, featuring turned supports, dovetailed joints in any incorporated drawers, and brass castors.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, patination, and the presence of period-appropriate hardware, such as brass cup castors and turned wooden knobs.

This versatile freestanding shelf works well in a traditional study or living room to display curated collections of small decorative objects, ceramics, or leather-bound books.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying a traditional beeswax polish, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations.
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