Antique Adjustable Candle Stand 19th Century

Name: Nineteenth Century Adjustable Stand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1084246
Price: 465 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Cast Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBarley twist stem, wing nut mechanism, acanthus leaf base, brass castors
SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This nineteenth-century adjustable stand serves as a functional occasional table in a gentleman's library or at the end of a sofa. The piece extends from 68 cm to 120 cm high, measuring 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep. The design combines a warm brown circular walnut tabletop with an ornate cast iron base fitted with original brass castors. The central column displays a distinctive barley twist stem finished with a metal wing nut mechanism for height adjustment. The four-footed base incorporates detailed acanthus leaf carvings and curved supports terminating in rolling castors. The rich dark timbers contrast with the aged brass hardware and metallic base elements. Practical placement works well beside seating areas or reading corners where surface space and adjustable height add daily convenience.

FAQs

In nineteenth-century interiors, adjustable stands served practical roles as candle stands, reading supports, or wine tables. Their height-variable columns allowed users to reposition lighting or beverages alongside armchairs and writing desks.

These pieces were commonly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for the surface, combined with brass, bronze, or cast iron for the threaded central column and weighted base.

Authentic nineteenth-century stands feature hand-turned or machined brass wing nuts, heavy cast metal bases designed for stability, and age-consistent wear along the extension rod and castors.

Place the stand beside a modern armchair as a compact drink surface, or position it in a quiet corner to hold a statement ceramic vase or small table lamp.

Clean the wooden surface with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically. Keep the metal components dry, and lightly lubricate the adjustment mechanism with mineral oil to preserve smooth operation.

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