Christopher Dresser Cast Iron Hall Stand C.1880.

Name: Christopher Dresser Cast Iron Hall Stand C.1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA589587
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Late 19th.c. Aesthetic Movement cast iron hall stand designed by the celebrated and highly influential British designer Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale c.1880. With seven hooks for hats and coats over a stand for sticks and umbrellas with the original removable drip tray in the base. Distinctive pierced decoration of stylized plant forms, Gothic and Oriental elements combined in a manner typical of Dresser’s unique work. With a lozenge mark to the rear. With an old break to the tip of central support for the umbrella/stick rail. Otherwise very good condition, presented as found with later overpainting.

These stands were produced by both the Coalbrookdale and Falkirk foundries and the design is featured in Michael Whiteway’s book on Christopher Dresser, published by the V&A Museum.

Dimensions: width 21", depth 10", height 72".

Physical Dimensions

Height

183cm (72.05")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA589587

Dealers Internal Reference

32469

Dealers Notes

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Description

Late 19th.c. Aesthetic Movement cast iron hall stand designed by the celebrated and highly influential British designer Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale c.1880.

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With seven hooks for hats and coats over a stand for sticks and umbrellas with the original removable drip tray in the base.

Collinge Antiques

Distinctive pierced decoration of stylized plant forms, Gothic and Oriental elements combined in a manner typical of Dresser’s unique work. With a lozenge mark to the rear. With an old break to the tip of central support for the umbrella/stick rail. Otherwise very good condition, presented as found with later overpainting.

fig 1. Christopher Dresser Cast Iron Hall Stand c.1880. — fig 1. Christopher Dresser Cast Iron Hall Stand C.1880.

These stands were produced by both the Coalbrookdale and Falkirk foundries and the design is featured in Michael Whiteway’s book on Christopher Dresser, published by the V&A Museum.

Dimensions: width 21", depth 10", height 72".