Stand
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Enfield Shaker Community
(American, 1792 - 1918)
Furniture MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1820-1850
MediumCherry and various woods, iron
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of top): 24 1/2 x 18 1/2in. (62.2 x 47cm)
Component (maximum width between two feet): 18 5/8in. (47.3cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1963.16.8
DescriptionCherry stand in the Shaker style. The stand has a round top, a slender baluster-shaped pedestal over a cylindrical base, and three cabriole legs that each end in a plain foot.
Condition: The top is split nearly in half. There is wear to the top.
Design and Construction Details: The top is made from a single board that is screwed to a rectangular cleat from below. Each leg is dovetailed to the base of the pedestal. A round, iron plate is screwed to the underside of the pedestal where the legs join the base.
NotesHistorical Note: The Shakers, also known as Believers, or the United Society of Believers in the First and Second Appearing of Christ, were a religious sect founded by Ann Lee in the 1770s. The Shakers constructed their own furniture, either for use or for sale, that is known for its simplicity, utility, and craftsmanship.Condition: The top is split nearly in half. There is wear to the top.
Design and Construction Details: The top is made from a single board that is screwed to a rectangular cleat from below. Each leg is dovetailed to the base of the pedestal. A round, iron plate is screwed to the underside of the pedestal where the legs join the base.
Object Note: Although this form is generally known as a candlestand, the Shakers would have used small tables with a tripod base as work tables for sorting, mending and reading. Because of their varied uses, they are called stands. (Hunt 12/5/2005)
Status
Not on view
