Light Stand, 1800-1820

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Artifact Overview

At a time when candles provided most household light, people used stands to hold candlesticks. These small portable tables could be moved easily for use in any room. And when not in use the top could be tilted up and the stand stored along a wall.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Candlestand (Furniture)

Date Made

1800-1820

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

59.90.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Maple (Wood)
Metal

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 37.875 in
Width: 17 in
Length: 19.625 in

Light Stand, 1800-1820