It has an octagonal top with light and dark wood stringing on the upper surface. It has a turned vasiform baluster which is supported by three squared cabriole legs which terminate in spade feet.
candlestands (furniture)
inlay (process)
walnut (wood)
walnut (wood)
Walnut
Inlaid
CANDLESTAND
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
30.5 x 15 x 22 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.440
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