Pair of Candle Stands (torchères)

Thomas Chippendale

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of candle stands by Thomas Chippendale. Two gold-colored, ornate, tall, thin, four-legged stands are shown side by side. The stands are made of a shiny gold material, likely metal. The stands have a wide, flat top and a long, thin stem with ornate carvings. The stems are fluted and have decorative rings around them. The base of each stand is a square with curved sides and four small feet. The base has ornate carvings, including foliage and scrollwork. The stands are identical and symmetrical. The background is a plain gray color.