Shelf - Mahogany

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Anna Hue-Roques
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An antique mahogany whatnot étagère from the United Kingdom in excellent condition, dating to circa 1920–1930, measuring 102 cm high, 53 cm wide, 29 cm deep and weighing about 7 kg, with Victorian style and turned supports for displaying ornaments or books.

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This item is an antique whatnot or étagère, a type of tiered shelving unit designed to display ornaments, books, or collectibles.
Based on its design features—such as the turned bobbin-style supports and finials—it shares characteristics with Victorian and early 20th-century European furniture. Similar pieces are often identified as:
Victorian Whatnot: Typically made of fruitwood, mahogany, or rosewood, these often feature turned supports and a small "gallery" or specialized top tier for display.

The particular structure shown, with a smaller top section and graduated or decorative tiers, is often referred to in Swedish contexts as an étiennehylla or "Etienne shelf".

It is in extremely good condition for its age.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

This item is an antique whatnot or étagère, a type of tiered shelving unit designed to display ornaments, books, or collectibles.
Based on its design features—such as the turned bobbin-style supports and finials—it shares characteristics with Victorian and early 20th-century European furniture. Similar pieces are often identified as:
Victorian Whatnot: Typically made of fruitwood, mahogany, or rosewood, these often feature turned supports and a small "gallery" or specialized top tier for display.

The particular structure shown, with a smaller top section and graduated or decorative tiers, is often referred to in Swedish contexts as an étiennehylla or "Etienne shelf".

It is in extremely good condition for its age.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Style subtype
Victorian
Wood type
Mahogany
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
102 cm
Width
53 cm
Depth
29 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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