Sold 1 January 1900 · Martin Murray Antiques

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18th Century Candle Stand Dark Oak Candle Stand Georgian Oak Candle Stand Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

Well turned stem and silhouette legs, deep caramel colour with fine patina. There are historic tip repairs to two of the feet. A simple yet refined little table, ideal for a lamp or as a wine table

English. Circa 1700

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Candle Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1118795

Dealers Internal Reference

mm48

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Description

Well turned stem and silhouette legs, deep caramel colour with fine patina. There are historic tip repairs to two of the feet. A simple yet refined little table, ideal for a lamp or as a wine table

English. Circa 1700

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Candle Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1118795

Dealers Internal Ref

mm48

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Martin Murray Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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An early eighteenth-century dark oak candle stand featuring a circular top, a turned central column, and three down-swept tripod legs.

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Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectCandle Stands
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned column, Tripod base, Circular top
SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A candle stand is a small, functional occasional table developed during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to support a single candle or candlestick. These pieces were designed to be lightweight and portable, allowing occupants to move artificial lighting to where it was required within domestic rooms.

Eighteenth-century candle stands were typically constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or elm, and later mahogany. The turned central column was crafted on a lathe, and the tripod legs were attached to the base using hand-cut dovetail or mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-worked tool marks on the underside, hand-planed surfaces, and original wooden pegging. Expect uneven wear on the turned column, natural shrinkage of the circular top along the grain, and deep patination accumulated from centuries of handling and wax application.

Due to their compact proportions, candle stands function well as small drink tables beside an armchair, sculptural displays for ceramics in a alcove, or plant stands in a brightly lit corner.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources such as radiators and out of prolonged direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking.