A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Étagère, Or Whatnot, Having Three Exceptionally Well Figured Rectangular Tiers, United By Elegant Turned Upright Supports With Turned Finials To The Top Shelf, Raised On Original Brass Cup Castors.

Étagères, or Whatnots as they are perhaps more commonly known in England, have remained popular for generations thanks to their elegant appearance and remarkable versatility within the home.

This is an especially attractive example, constructed using beautifully figured rosewood veneers, retaining a good rich colour and striking natural grain to each of the three tiers. The elegant turned supports, turned finials and brass cup castors combine to create a design which is both refined and practical, whilst the proportions are particularly pleasing.

Extremely versatile, this piece can be used to display books, porcelain, bronzes, sculptures or decorative objects and is equally at home in a drawing room, library, hallway or study. Its compact proportions ensure that it is large enough to make an impression whilst remaining easy to accommodate within a wide variety of interiors.

The term Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves. Although the term Whatnot is more commonly used in England, the two names are now generally regarded as interchangeable, with Étagère often describing the smaller and more refined examples of the form.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this rosewood Étagère has been inspected in our workshops by our highly skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers and is ready to be placed into the home immediately.

Circa 1840.

Height 29.75in.
Width 15.5in.
Depth 12.5in.

Each Gap = 10in.