What is the difference between a whatnot and an étagère?

In practice, nothing. The listings use both words for the same free-standing stand of open tiers, and étagère is simply the French term. The spelling is unusually unsettled for this form. Whatnot, what not, wot-not, wotnot, watnot, ettagere and etagere all appear in titles for what is essentially one object.

Which wood is most common?

Mahogany, by a clear margin. Oak follows, then walnut, rosewood and pine. Beyond those, unusual timbers surface now and then. Padouk, amboyna, birdseye maple, burr elm, satin birch, limewood, yew, cherry and olive wood each appear once or twice, along with a Ceylonese ebony and satinwood étagère.

How old are most of these?

The dated field spans 1750 to 1930. Victorian and 19th-century entries lead, with Regency, Georgian and Edwardian behind them. Precision is the exception. Only 289 of 853 listings give a clean year, and one carved oak wall shelf is entered as 17th century.

Are kitchen plate racks part of this category?

Yes, and they make up roughly one in ten. Plate racks, delft and delph racks, dresser racks and spice racks all sit under the heading, usually in oak or pine. French baker's racks belong here too - boulangerie and patisserie racks turn up, and one stands at the very top of the range.

How often do pairs come up?

Not often: 42 titles in 853. Pairs of Regency rosewood display shelves, George IV yew wood shelves and matched corner whatnots are the sort of thing that appears. Dealers hedge the wording, which tells you something. "Near pair" and "matched pair" are both used.

Do many carry a maker's name?

Very few. Gillows is the only name carried by more than a couple of dealers across the whole category. Even then it is usually qualified rather than stated, appearing as "possibly Gillows" or "attributed to Gillows". About a hundred sets come to market on Sellingantiques in a year, listed by 217 different dealers, and the great majority are described by timber, period and form alone.

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Open wooden shelving made for holding and showing books, china and ornaments, hung on a wall or standing free in tiers.

18th century

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An Early George III Oak Plate Rack

From Chequers Antiques

£650

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18th century

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18thc. Oak Delft Rack

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£650

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19th century

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19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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Rustic French Harvest Serving Table

From Andros Antiques

£840

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19th century

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19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£1,250

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Extraordinary Late C19th Swiss or South German “Black Forest” Deer Antler , Horn and Linden Wood Wall-hanging Hat and Coat Stand.

19th century

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Extraordinary Late C19th Swiss or South German “Black Forest” Deer Antler , Horn and Linden Wood Wall-hanging Hat and Coat Stand.

From M Lees and Sons

£2,450

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18th century

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Georgian Mahogany A-frame Whatnot

From Baggott & Co.

£2,450

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18th century

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Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves

From Georgian Antiques

£750

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Delft Rack

From Holmes Antiques

£1,500

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1900 - 1920

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1930s Bronze & Oak Shop Display Counter

From D and A Binder Ltd

£540

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Around a hundred shelves are listed on Sellingantiques each year, and 217 dealers have listed them - one of the more widely spread furniture categories.

Magnificent Burmese Carved Padauk Wood 3 Tier Buffet

19th century

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Magnificent Burmese Carved Padauk Wood 3 Tier Buffet

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£1,250

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Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

19th century

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Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,500

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19th century

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George III Mahogany Corner Wash Stand

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Bamboo Stand

From Deva Antiques

£145

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19th century

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Anglo Indian Rosewood Carved Shelves

From Heydays Antiques

£595

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Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

19th century

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Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

From Canonbury Antiques

£750

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Antique Shelves

An Early George III Oak Plate Rack

18thc. Oak Delft Rack

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

Rustic French Harvest Serving Table

19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

Extraordinary Late C19th Swiss or South German “Black Forest” Deer Antler , Horn and Linden Wood Wall-hanging Hat and Coat Stand.

Georgian Mahogany A-frame Whatnot

Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves

18th Century Oak Delft Rack

1930s Bronze & Oak Shop Display Counter

Magnificent Burmese Carved Padauk Wood 3 Tier Buffet

Victorian French Walnut Etagere or Side Table

George III Mahogany Corner Wash Stand

Antique Bamboo Stand

Anglo Indian Rosewood Carved Shelves

Victorian Dumb Waiter Food Trolley Book Shelf 1880

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