Antique Cherry Federal Spider-Leg Candlestand, New England, Circa 1820s

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Antique Cherry Federal Spider-Leg Candlestand, New England, Circa 1820s

A delightfully elegant example of early 19th-century New England Federal craftsmanship, … Read more Antique Cherry Federal Spider-Leg Candlestand, New England, Circa 1820s

A delightfully elegant example of early 19th-century New England Federal craftsmanship, this slender cherry candlestand is a study in graceful proportion and restrained design. The spider-leg base — so named for its three attenuated, gently tapering legs that radiate from a turned column — is among the most refined and sought-after forms in American country Federal furniture, requiring considerable skill from the maker to execute with the lightness and balance this example displays.
Crafted in warm cherry, likely the work of a Massachusetts or New Hampshire cabinetmaker, the stand retains the honest simplicity that defines the best of New England Federal period work. Found in Massachusetts, it has spent its nearly 200-year life in the region where it was almost certainly made — a pleasing continuity of provenance. The rectangular top, measuring a generous 15¼ by 18 inches, offers ample surface for a lamp, books, or decorative objects.
The piece has been refinished, presenting cleanly while retaining the wear and use marks consistent with its age — small reminders of its long and well-lived history. At just under 25 inches tall, it is perfectly scaled for use beside a chair or sofa, as a bedside stand, or as an accent in any room that calls for a touch of authentic American antique elegance.
Dimensions: 15.25" × 18" top × 24.75"H
Material: Cherry
Style: Federal Spider-Leg Candlestand
Origin: New England (Massachusetts or New Hampshire), Circa 1820s
Condition: Refinished; wear and use marks consistent with age See less