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19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

19th century
Description

19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

with turned columns & legs,

single drawer with fretwork dividers

23”w x 35”h x 15”d

58.5cm w x 89.5cm h x 38cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Canterbury Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA600994
Dealers Internal Reference
4901
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

with turned columns & legs,

single drawer with fretwork dividers

23”w x 35”h x 15”d

58.5cm w x 89.5cm h x 38cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Canterbury Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA600994
Dealers Internal Ref
4901
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A 19th-century Victorian walnut three-tier canterbury whatnot featuring turned column supports, pierced fretwork dividers, a single drawer base, and ceramic castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian walnut three-tier canterbury whatnot featuring turned column supports, pierced fretwork dividers, a single drawer base, and ceramic castors.

19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,027
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A 19th-century Victorian walnut three-tier canterbury whatnot featuring turned column supports, pierced fretwork dividers, a single drawer base, and ceramic castors.
19thc. Walnut Canterbury Whatnot
Ref: SA600994
A 19th-century Victorian walnut three-tier canterbury whatnot featuring turned column supports, pierced fretwork dividers, a single drawer base, and ceramic castors.
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  • ObjectWhatnots & Canterburys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned columns, Pierced fretwork, Base drawer, Ceramic castors
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian walnut three-tier canterbury whatnot exhibits a warm brown timber finish across its structured layers. The multi-tiered piece incorporates turned column supports, delicate pierced fretwork dividers, and a lower drawer fitted with small round wooden handles. Supported on turned legs with brass-capped ceramic castors, the structure stands at 89.5 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Positioned neatly at the end of a sofa, the whatnot provides functional surface space combined with partitioned storage compartments below for magazines, sheet music, or books. The compact footprint makes it a practical addition to a sitting room, library, or hallway, integrating seamlessly into traditional country house interiors.

FAQs

Introduced in the late 18th century and widely produced throughout the 19th century, the canterbury was originally designed to store sheet music near a piano. When integrated with upper shelves, it formed a hybrid whatnot table, serving dual purposes for music storage and displaying decorative items.

Victorian examples were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often features figured or burr veneers. Structural elements included hand-turned corner spindles, carved fretwork partitions, dovetail-jointed drawers, and brass or ceramic wheel castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of period construction, including hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, subtle asymmetry in turned components, and original oxidisation on iron screws or brass castors. High-grade figured walnut or burr veneers applied over solid pine or oak drawer linings are also key markers.

While originally intended for music sheets, these tiered stands function as functional side tables beside a armchair or sofa. The lower dividers accommodate modern magazines, large art books, or vinyl records, while the flat upper surface holds table lamps or drinks.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth along the wood grain. To maintain moisture and luster, apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays, and position the piece away from direct sunlight or damp environments.
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