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Walnut 5 Tier Whatnot
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Walnut 5 Tier Whatnot

19th century
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Circa 1860. A mid Victorian red walnut shaped 5 tier whatnot. The top tier with carved and pierced upright with two conical uprights surmounted by finials, another pair of finials at the front, all of the shaped shelves have a beaded fore-edges. The back of each tier has a pierced fretwork upright, all supported on four barley sugar columns with four finials each side on each tier. Beneath the lowest tier there is a deep frieze with a serpentine drawer with wonderful flame mahogany on the front, resting on four substantial squat bun feet. Was £1,590 Now £1,350.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Five Tier Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1023023
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15898
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Circa 1860. A mid Victorian red walnut shaped 5 tier whatnot.
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The top tier with carved and pierced upright with two conical uprights surmounted by finials, another pair of finials at the front, all of the shaped shelves have a beaded fore-edges.
Georgian Antiques

The back of each tier has a pierced fretwork upright, all supported on four barley sugar columns with four finials each side on each tier. Beneath the lowest tier there is a deep frieze with a serpentine drawer with wonderful flame mahogany on the front, resting on four substantial squat bun feet. Was £1,590 Now £1,350.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Five Tier Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1023023
Dealers Internal Ref
15898
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A five-tier Victorian walnut whatnot featuring carved barley twist uprights, pierced fretwork galleries, and shaped wooden shelf edges.
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Archive I A five-tier Victorian walnut whatnot featuring carved barley twist uprights, pierced fretwork galleries, and shaped wooden shelf edges.

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A five-tier Victorian walnut whatnot featuring carved barley twist uprights, pierced fretwork galleries, and shaped wooden shelf edges.
Walnut 5 Tier Whatnot
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A five-tier Victorian walnut whatnot featuring carved barley twist uprights, pierced fretwork galleries, and shaped wooden shelf edges.
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  • ObjectWhatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist uprights, Pierced fretwork gallery, Turned finials, Shaped shelf edges
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Victorian five-tier whatnot is constructed from warm brown red walnut. The piece features a shaped profile with carved barley twist uprights, pierced fretwork galleries, turned finials, and shaped shelf edges with beaded fore-edges. The structure comprises five open display tiers above a deep frieze fitted with a serpentine drawer displaying flame mahogany veneer on the front, all supported on four substantial squat bun feet. The item measures 152 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile display shelving unit provides functional storage and decorative display space for an empty corner, hallway, or living room. The tiered open shelves suit the arrangement of books, ceramics, or decorative objects, while the lower drawer offers concealed storage for smaller household items. The traditional timber tone and intricate carved details complement various historic or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, a whatnot is a piece of standalone open-tiered furniture designed to display ornaments, books, and curiosities within residential interiors.

Victorian and Edwardian whatnots were typically crafted from hardwoods such as solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently incorporating turned supports, fretwork galleries, and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-carved details such as barley twist columns or pierced fretwork, natural wood grain variation beneath patinated finishes, and traditional joinery including dovetail construction on built-in drawers.

Position a tiered whatnot in an alcove or corner to display curated ceramics, folded textiles, potted greenery, or art books, using its open profile to introduce verticality without overwhelming the room.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth along the wood grain and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration.
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