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Candlestand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestand by artist is a black, three-legged table with a flat top. The tabletop is square-shaped with wavy edges. The legs are curved and connected to a central twisted pillar that extends from the tabletop to the base. The pillar has a decorative element near the bottom. The table stands on a white surface against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1805
Medium:
Mahogany, birch
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
430 × 625 px
Museum record:
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