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George IV Rosewood Whatnot Etagere
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George IV Rosewood Whatnot Etagere

19th century
Sold 1 July 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Early C19th, a pretty, quality whatnot of square section , each of the 3 well figured tiers with beaded edging raised on slender turned supports to brass castors

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George IV Rosewood Etagere to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147149
Description
Early C19th, a pretty, quality whatnot of square section , each of the 3 well figured tiers with beaded edging raised on slender turned supports to brass castors
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George IV Rosewood Etagere to the 1850s.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147149
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George IV Rosewood Whatnot Etagere

Archive II A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. View II
Archive III A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. View III
Archive IV A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. View IV
Archive V A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves. View V
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136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jdrake
Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 1,090
Antiques Decorative
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Location: 136 Battersea Business Centre, 99 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QL, United Kingdom
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A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves.
George IV Rosewood Whatnot etagere
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A three-tier antique George IV rosewood etagere with turned uprights, brass castors, and finely grained wooden shelves.
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  • ObjectEtageres & Whatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency / George IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned upright columns, Tiered shelving, Brass castors, Raised gallery edges
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

An etagere, also commonly referred to as a whatnot, is a piece of freestanding furniture featuring multiple open tiers used for displaying small objects. The George IV period spans from 1820 to 1830, characterised by classical influences and rich cabinet woods.

These items were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, often featuring finely turned upright supports, brass castors, and delicate rail galleries around the shelves to prevent items from sliding off.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber grain, hand-cut dovetails or joinery methods, patination, and the presence of period-appropriate brass hardware and castors rather than modern fixings.

Such a versatile piece can be utilised in a living room or study to display curated collections of books, ceramics, or glassware, adding vertical interest and historical contrast to modern minimalist schemes.

Maintain antique rosewood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply occasional treatments of microcrystalline wax to nourish the polish.
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