Small Antique Burr Walnut Étagère, 1860

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An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Walnut Étagère, Or Small Whatnot, Having Three Superbly Figured Rounded … Read more An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Walnut Étagère, Or Small Whatnot, Having Three Superbly Figured Rounded Tiers with Attractive Inlaid Decoration, United By Elegant Turned Upright Supports with Baluster Turned Tapering Legs And Original Brass Castors.

A wide variety of these 19th century low Étagères, or whatnots can be found on the market these days, as they are very popular items indeed, mainly due to their incredible versatility in terms of function and the great elegance which they can add to many settings. But of course with variety and volume in design comes discrepancies in quality and construction. As a general rule the earlier in date the better the article, but this is a little bit of an exception as it is lovely quality and very well made indeed. Although it is not stamped or signed we feel it could well have come from the workshops of Holland & Sons or similar.

It is a very good example of its type and although of typical form it boasts great elegance. It’s also a good, practical functional size and it is constructed using exceptional quality, superbly figured walnut veneers.

Circa 1860.

Height 29in.
Width 20in.
Depth 14in. See less