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A Gilt Wood Urn Stand, Circa 1890.
Carradale Farm Antiques
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A Gilt Wood Urn Stand, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Add a touch of sophistication to your home decor with this small plant or urn stand with circular top. Crafted skilfully this carved gilt wood and gesso stand is of high-quality. A traditional style piece features intricate detailing that will complement any room, oozing in history circa 1890.

Measuring 49cm in height, 42cm in length and 42cm in width, this tabletop is perfect for displaying your favourite plants or decorative items. The stunning gold colour adds a touch of elegance to any space.

Whether you're looking for a unique addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this small gilt wood urn stand is sure to delight. With its unique shape and exquisite details, it's the perfect choice for adding a touch of glamour to any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Urn Stand to the 1890s.

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SA1111654
Dealers Internal Reference
SA 3015
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Description
Add a touch of sophistication to your home decor with this small plant or urn stand with circular top. Crafted skilfully this carved gilt wood and gesso stand is of high-quality.
A traditional style piece features intricate detailing that will complement any room, oozing in history circa 1890.
Carradale Farm Antiques
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top.
fig 1. A Gilt Wood Urn Stand, Circa 1890.

Measuring 49cm in height, 42cm in length and 42cm in width, this tabletop is perfect for displaying your favourite plants or decorative items. The stunning gold colour adds a touch of elegance to any space.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top.
fig 2. A Gilt Wood Urn Stand, Circa 1890.

Whether you're looking for a unique addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this small gilt wood urn stand is sure to delight. With its unique shape and exquisite details, it's the perfect choice for adding a touch of glamour to any room.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Urn Stand to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111654
Dealers Internal Ref
SA 3015
Carradale Farm Antiques
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top.

A gilt wood urn stand, circa 1890.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top. View III
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Telephone 01392 447082
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The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 1,702
Carradale Farm Antiques
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top.
A gilt wood urn stand, circa 1890.
Ref: SA1111654
A late nineteenth-century circular giltwood urn stand featuring carved scroll legs, an X-form stretcher, and a dished circular top.
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Giltwood urn stands were introduced in formal European interiors during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to elevate and highlight decorative objects such as porcelain vases, marble urns, or sculpted centerpieces. Their gilded surfaces were designed to reflect candlelight, enhancing the overall luminescence of the room.

These items were carved from softwoods or hardwoods, coated with layers of gesso (a mixture of glue binder and chalk), and painted with a clay-based bole layeroften red or yellow. Genuine gold leaf was then applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques before being burnished to a high sheen.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, natural shrinkage gaps along wood joints, and subtle wear revealing the underlying gesso or red bole beneath the gold leaf. Modern reproductions typically display uniform metallic spray paint, synthetic gilding paste, or cast resin construction instead of carved wood.

In modern spaces, a giltwood stand acts as a focal point in a hallway, alcove, or corner. Designers frequently contrast the classical gilded finish with contemporary ceramic sculptures, bold modern art, or simple indoor plants to create a layered aesthetic.

Giltwood should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent lifting loose gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or commercial polishes, as moisture dissolves the water-soluble gesso ground beneath the gilding; maintain stable humidity levels to prevent wood movement.
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