Candlestand

Date1780-1800

MediumMahogany, cherry, and white pine

DimensionsOH: 25 5/8"; Top: 16 1/4" x 16 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1971-422

DescriptionCandlestand with flat, square top with applied molding nailed across all four edges. Full drawer in one side, the face outlined with lightwood line inlay. Central brass pull, shaped brace beneath turned columnar pedestal cylindrical at top and bottom, bulbous in center. Three flat sided cabriole legs terminating in snake feet.

Woods: Mahogany top and legs; cherry pedestal; white pine drawer linings and base of top.