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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1900-1924

GUSN

GUSN-70642

Description

Candlestand. Circular top with raised molded edge. Shaft has ring turning at mid-section and ring-and-baluster-turning at lower section. Rests on tripod base that consists of three cabriole legs with cyma-curved moldings and ball-and-claw feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
black walnut (wood)
carving (processes)
Chippendale
Candleholder
Candlestand
Walnut
Carved
Chippendale
Candlestand

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Paine Furniture Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

22 1/8 x 10 7/8 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2196

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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