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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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A fine late 19th century mahogany whatnot, the square top with egg and dart moulded edge and inset with a black marble centre, with a frieze with gadroon beading and with fret cut brackets on square supports corners to a central section with glazed top over a drawer lined with crushed crimson velvet with brass loop handle and floral carved border, on bold fret cut brackets and with a plain shelf below with gadroon edge, on outswept square hoof feet. English, circa 1890.

Condition: Overall very good, the piece is in excellent condition structurally, with no breaks or undue wobbling, the marble insert appears to be the original, and the drawer lining is also original and has some marking to it (probably water), and overall the piece has a great colour and patination, as well as a great presence.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Late Nineteenth Century Mahogany Whatnot to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA970506
Description
A fine late 19th century mahogany whatnot, the square top with egg and dart moulded edge and inset with a black marble centre, with a frieze with gadroon beading and with fret cut brackets on square supports corners to a central section with glazed top over a drawer lined with crushed crimson velvet with brass loop handle and floral carved border, on bold fret cut brackets and with a plain shelf below with gadroon edge, on outswept square hoof feet. English, circa 1890.
fig 1. A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports.
fig 1. A Late 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Condition: Overall very good, the piece is in excellent condition structurally, with no breaks or undue wobbling, the marble insert appears to be the original, and the drawer lining is also original and has some marking to it (probably water), and overall the piece has a great colour and patination, as well as a great presence.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Late Nineteenth Century Mahogany Whatnot to the 1890s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA970506
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Archive I A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Archive II A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View II
Archive III A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View III
Archive IV A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View IV
Archive V A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View V
Archive VI A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports. View VIII
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GU28 0AG
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A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports.
A Late 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
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A freestanding late 19th-century mahogany whatnot featuring multiple tiers, a marble inset top, a fabric-lined display shelf, a single drawer with a brass handle, and delicate turned supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTiered shelving, Turned columns, Marble insert, Single drawer
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A whatnot is a piece of furniture consisting of a series of open shelves supported by pillars, used for displaying ornaments, bric-a-brac, or books. They became particularly popular during the Victorian era in the 19th century as a functional and decorative item for parlors and drawing rooms.

These items were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, rosewood, and occasionally satinwood or oak. Finer examples frequently featured decorative inlays, pierced galleries, turned columns, and sometimes marble or fabric-lined display inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in drawers, traditional wood shrinkage, genuine patination on the timber surfaces, and hand-turned or carved architectural components rather than modern machine-made elements.

An antique whatnot works effectively in modern spaces as a bedside table, a plant stand, or an accent piece in a living room. Its vertical tiered shelving allows for the display of books, ceramics, or sculpture without taking up excessive floor space.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and away from heat sources that cause wood to warp. Clean surfaces gently with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth and apply traditional beeswax periodically to maintain the timbers finish.
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