{"product_id":"antique-victorian-burr-walnut-canterbury-whatnot-magazine-book-rack-with-carved-fretwork","title":"Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Whatnot – Magazine \u0026 Book Rack with Carved Fretwork","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA beautifully preserved Victorian burr walnut Canterbury whatnot, combining richly figured walnut with elegant carved fretwork and practical open storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe upper section features a beautifully figured burr walnut top framed by decorative pierced galleries, supported by turned uprights and intricate scroll-cut side panels. Beneath sits a traditional divided Canterbury section, originally designed for sheet music and now perfectly suited to storing magazines, books, newspapers or folios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA useful lower shelf and small drawer provide additional storage, while turned supports and carved detailing throughout give the piece a wonderfully ornate yet balanced silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe burr walnut displays striking natural figuring and a rich warm patina, making this as much a decorative statement piece as a practical item of furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIdeal for a hallway, drawing room, study, library or living room, where it could be used as a magazine rack, book stand, occasional table or decorative display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIn excellent antique condition overall, with only minor age-related signs of use consistent with its period. These form part of the history and character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e56cm width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e40cm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e86cm height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glories of the Past","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59941115691392,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2635\/2261\/files\/6QN5pKjZN0.jpg?v=1790009808","url":"https:\/\/upcite.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-burr-walnut-canterbury-whatnot-magazine-book-rack-with-carved-fretwork","provider":"Upcite","version":"1.0","type":"link"}