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Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique carved teak stands with marble tops. Great for use with plants, etc., or as small
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Small Baker Furniture Co. Chippendale Style Whatnot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chippendale style whatnot by Baker Furniture company. Fretwork sides and two drawers.
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20th Century American Chippendale Shelves

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Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency four-tier whatnot; elegant turned pillars surmounted by small finials; lovely variegated
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Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Whatnot or Display Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, Regency period mahogany whatnot. The rectangular top with a
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mounted Whatnot Cabinet, English, Walnut, Display Cupboard, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted whatnot cabinet. An English, walnut display cupboard with gallery upper
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cupboards

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Walnut

Antique Jardiniere Stand, Italian, Gilt, Marble, Decorative Whatnot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jardiniere stand. An Italian, gilt metal and marble decorative whatnot, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

Victoria Regina Stamped Hallway Whatnot Sideboard Glazed Door Porcelain Castors
Located in Pulborough, GB
sideboard console table. This would look stunning as a Hallway whatnot sideboard, console table or small
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20th Century British Victorian Sideboards

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Walnut

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall shelf with Chinoiserie taste, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Oak

Flamed Hardwood Whatnot Two Tier Side End Lamp Table with Jardiniere Top Stand
Located in GB
seating a small plant We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there are some age and
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20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Inlaid Corner Étagère from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
of a lightweight form. The piece is composed of five shelves supported on turned small columns. Each
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Antique Late 19th Century European Shelves

Materials

Oak

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
small tables (illus. Bennett (2012), p. 317). Another Punnett design, an oak armchair, with ebony inlay
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning example of refined French elegance, sophistication, and rich luxurious warmth. Born in France in the mid-20th century, the finely hand-crafted mahogany étagère features ...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Side Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Three Tiers Mahogany and Brass Side Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers side table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style mahogany three-tier console table or étagère, with dished tiers, turned supports on verdigris brass cappings. Dimensions: 31" W x 11" D x 31.75" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Etagere
Regency Mahogany Etagere
H 31.75 in W 31 in D 11 in
Drexel Flame Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
VTG Drexel Flame mahogany flip top rolling buffet sideboard dry bar server cart Approximate Measurements in Inches 40" wide with top closed. 80" wide when open 31" high 18" de...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Modernist Flip-Top Dry Bar / Server, by George Zee & Co, After James Mont
By George Zee and Co, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Asian Modernist flip top dry bar / server, by Zee & Co...after James Mont. Superior quality and construction, Beautiful decorative brass hardware /design. Amazing design, ...
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Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinese Chippendale style open bookcase with a walnut finish and with open fretwork trellis sides. A stately piece perfect for book storage and display. Inspired by popular 18th-cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Chinese Rosewood Marble Top Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century rosewood side table with marble top and heavily carved cherry blossoms.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Marble

Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style fruitwood server bar liquor cabinet on wheels with brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid-20th Century Modern Teak Flower Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak wood table with dark brown painted metal box for plants. Made in Sweden by HMB Rövik Furniture in circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Chinese Carved Wood Pedestal Table With Marble Inset Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Chinese ornately carved wood pedestal table with marble insert. Table has intricately carved flowers on four curved legs with a round brown/beige/white marble insert on ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Whatnot Or Shelf From 19th Century - England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb rosewood shelf called whatnot composed of 4 shelves and two drawers This beautiful whatnot has a very beautiful turning iand rests on wheels It is unusual to find rosewood wha...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs. What...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Whatnot
19th Century English Whatnot
H 47 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in
Large Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut corner whatnot having superior fine carved fretwork supports, three bow fronted graduating inlaid burr walnut shelves ...
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Antique 19th Century English Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Antique English Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality English regency period 19th century rosewood whatnot of unusual shape having three well figured tiers united by elegant silhouette end supports over one mahoga...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group" USA, 1950s Black lacqu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Thomas Chippendale style mahogany bookcase on serpentine chest of drawers A glorious find, truly stunning, after origin...
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Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

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Hardwood

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Small antique Georgian period solid mahogany Whatnot / shelves
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
An exceptionally small and good quality Georgian antique mahogany whatnot, made in Cuban mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
Located in Werkendam, NL
-tier Victorian small mahogany corner whatnot stand (étagére) to be used either standing or hanging
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Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Matched Pair of Small Whatnots
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
(An elegant and good quality matched pair of 19th century small whatnots which are useful for a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Late Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot,  Or Étagère, Having Three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 30 in W 13 in D 13 in
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality 19th Century Regency Period, Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etagere, Having Three
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
H 31 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Country Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, 18th century, George III Period mahogany whatnot of charming small proportion
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
H 40.5 in W 17.25 in D 14 in
Lovely Small Mahogany Whatnot Bookcase Nicely Turned Pillars Functional Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little mahogany whatnot bookcase A good looking
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20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Three Tier Pine Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th c pine three tier whatnot / buffet. 1880. Dimensions: 25.5 inches (65 cms) Wide
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Three Tier Pine Whatnot
Three Tier Pine Whatnot
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
Located in Opole, PL
table, a whatnot, or as a nightstand. It is composed of a small chest with a liftable desktop. All is
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Antique 19th Century European Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Rosewood Whatnot Four Tier Musicstand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, Victorian period rosewood four tier whatnot musicstand with single drawer base
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
Located in Opole, PL
not undergone renovation but is in good condition. There are small traces of use, which are visible
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
Art Nouveau Side Table-Whatnot, circa 1910-1920
H 28.94 in W 47.64 in D 16.74 in
Antique Wall Mounted Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Hanging Whatnot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wall-mounted cabinet. An English, mahogany hanging whatnot, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Decorative Whatnot, Chinese, Hanging Wall Shelf, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative whatnot. A Chinese, mahogany hanging wall shelf with asymmetric form
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Four-Tier, Display Stand, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique whatnot. An English, mahogany four-tier display stand, dating to the early
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Georgian Revival Whatnot, English, Walnut, Mounted Shelves, Circa 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Georgian revival whatnot. An English, walnut set of mounted shelves, dating to
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Late 20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Georgian Revival Whatnot, English, Mounted Shelves, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Georgian revival whatnot. An English, mahogany set of mounted shelves, dating to
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Late 20th Century British Georgian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique 3 Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Rosewood, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-tier hanging whatnot. An English, rosewood corner wall shelf or candle
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 3-Tier Hanging Whatnot, English, Walnut, Corner Wall Shelf, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-tier hanging whatnot. An English, walnut corner wall shelf or candle
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Light Oak, Display Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, light oak display cabinet, dating to the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Etagere, French, 4 Tier Whatnot, Empire Style, Stand, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique etagere. A French, mahogany and brass 4 tier whatnot in Empire style, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant diminutive Regency period rosewood 3 shelf étagère or whatnot the shelves supported by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
Regency Rosewood Étagère of Small Size
H 27.25 in W 14.75 in D 27.25 in
Lacquered Sewing Table by Margareta Köhler for Futurum, Sweden, 1930s
By Futurum, Margareta Köhler
Located in Stockholm, SE
four drawers. The sides open to reveal four pie slice-shaped drawers, perfect for organizing small
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian rosewood whatnot/server. The whatnot has an ornate fretwork
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
is a mahogany oak lined drawer, with original small brass handles, supported on slender turned legs
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
19th Century Large George III Period Mahogany Canterbury
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H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Initial "K" Pendant with Old Cut Diamonds in White & Yellow Gold on Steel Omega
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
don't actually remember because it's been sitting in the "whatnot box" for so long. The bale was taken
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Antique Victorian William Birch Howard & Son's Style Walnut Framed Armchair
By Howard and Sons, William Birch
Located in GB
from 1901 to 1904 and included two small tables (illus. Bennett (2012), p. 317). Another Punnett design
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Mahogany 19th Century English Pair of Small Whatnots
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive mid-19th century mahogany pair of whatnots, or Étagère’s each with three well
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table or Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or folding cake
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tables

Materials

Oak

Razza Figural Animal Pendant Necklace in the Zodiac sign of the Goat C1970s
By RAZZA
Located in Montreal, QC
and eyes are also of gold-tone metal. The back of the pendant has a small open pocket, large enough
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1970's Ralph Lauren Fair Isle Sweater Waistcoat Vest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
buttons adds to the cozy look and there are also small pockets for your pocket watch and whatnots
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1970s British Sweater Vests

18th Century English Oak Georgian Jam Cabinet/Side Cabinet
Located in Carmine, TX
cabinet is truly a cute little piece that will add elegance and storage, despite having very small footage
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Blue Porcelain Bathroom Shelf Lipped Edge
Located in New York, NY
20th century French light blue porcelain wall mount bathroom shelf for towels or whatnot. Mounted
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20th Century French Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic

A late George III period mahogany small whatnot
Located in Cambridge, GB
A late George III period mahogany small whatnot; the almost-square galleried shelves mounted on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tables

Small Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Great mahogany whatnot with 2 doors. Unusual size. Small Whatnot.
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Whatnot
Small Mahogany Whatnot
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning small four tier whatnot was made in England sometime, circa 1960. It's done in
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Vintage 1960s English Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
Small Mahogany Four-Tier Whatnot Stand
H 27.63 in W 19.13 in D 14.13 in
Antique Whatnot
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A good quality faded rosewood veneered whatnot, with a small raised 3/4 gallery and turned slender
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Whatnot
Antique Whatnot
D 14.77 in
Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
Beautiful Regency mahogany whatnot of large proportions. With turned legs supporting a low
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Antique 1810s English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
Large Regency Mahogany Whatnot
H 56.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.25 in
English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
Located in San Francisco, CA
libraries. This example was made about 1820 in mahogany. It is nice because there are two small drawers
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20th Century British Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
English Mahogany Etagère/Whatnot
H 43 in W 19 in D 14 in
Beautiful and Delicate Little Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely little antique whatnot, this very useful whatnot is made of wonderful rosewood and is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Shelves

Small Abstract Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A delightfully and lush small oil on canvas having an emotive palette and fantastic impasto flair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
lounge around without corsets and whatnot. It is truly remarkable and an extraordinary piece of fashion
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20th Century Edwardian Jackets

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Manchester, GB
This is an attractive Georgian mahogany whatnot of small proportions. The drawer base is sat on
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
H 57 in W 20.5 in D 14.25 in
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Small Whatnot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small whatnot for your home. Each small whatnot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and marble. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small whatnot, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small whatnot, those designed in Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one small whatnot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hampton & Sons and William Birch produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Whatnot?

Prices for a small whatnot can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $283 and can go as high as $31,487, while the average can fetch as much as $1,883.