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Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope
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Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 19th century Regency whatnot in rosewood, an elegant and well-proportioned piece of excellent quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and beautifully chosen timber.

The top is a hinged reading slope with a book ledge, raised on an adjustable ratchet support, over two open tiers and a drawer to the base with turned knob handles.

The tiers are joined by slender ring-turned supports and the whatnot stands on turned legs ending in brass castors.

The rosewood displays a stunning figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable and versatile piece, perfect as a reading or music stand, or for displaying books and treasures in any study, library or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6831

Measurements : 46cm (18") Width x 34cm (13½") Depth x 103.5cm (40½") Height [ 101.5cm (40") Worktop Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Regency Rosewood Reading Whatnot to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242434
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6831
Description
Antique early 19th century Regency whatnot in rosewood, an elegant and well-proportioned piece of excellent quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and beautifully chosen timber.
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The top is a hinged reading slope with a book ledge, raised on an adjustable ratchet support, over two open tiers and a drawer to the base with turned knob handles.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

The tiers are joined by slender ring-turned supports and the whatnot stands on turned legs ending in brass castors.

The rosewood displays a stunning figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

fig 2. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable and versatile piece, perfect as a reading or music stand, or for displaying books and treasures in any study, library or living room.

fig 3. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

Product Reference : AF - 6831

Measurements : 46cm (18") Width x 34cm (13½") Depth x 103.5cm (40½") Height [ 101.5cm (40") Worktop Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 6. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
fig 7. Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Regency Rosewood Reading Whatnot to the Regency era.

Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242434
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6831
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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An antique Regency rosewood three-tiered whatnot featuring an adjustable angled reading slope top, slender turned upright supports, a bottom drawer, and brass castors.
Antique Regency Rosewood Whatnot | Adjustable Reading Slope
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Etageres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned supports, Adjustable reading slope, Brass castors, Single drawer
  • SizeH 103.5 cm (41 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Regency whatnot dates from the early 19th century and is made of dark brown rosewood with brass hardware. The structure comprises an adjustable angled reading slope with a book ledge at the top, a hinged panel, two open tiers below, and a single base drawer fitted with two small turned wooden knob handles. Slender, ring-turned upright supports divide the tiers, and the piece stands upon short turned legs terminating in small brass castors. The rosewood exhibits a warm, mellow tone and a pronounced figured grain across all wooden surfaces. Measuring 103.5 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 34 cm deep, the unit fits compactly into an empty corner or against a wall. It functions practically in a gentleman's library, study, or living room as a specialized reading or music stand, or for displaying books and decorative objects.

A Regency whatnot stand is a open-tiered piece of movable furniture introduced in the early nineteenth century. Designed with multiple open shelves supported by turned uprights, it was originally created to display books, sheet music, or decorative curio collections.

Regency and Victorian whatnots were typically constructed from rich hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. They often feature hand-turned columns, brass hardware, and castor feet for mobility.

Authentic period examples exhibit distinct hand-turned architectural spindles, dovetailed drawer construction on lower tiers, and period-appropriate brass castors. Look for deep natural wood graining and authentic age-related wear around moving components like adjustable reading hinges.

A whatnot functions well as an accent piece in a reading nook, home office, or living room alcove. Modern interiors benefit from styling the open shelves with a mixture of art books, small sculptures, and botanical accents to create balanced vertical proportion.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain of the wood. Protect the rosewood veneer by applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally and keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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