Outstanding Windsor
Lighting Stand

New England, ca. late 18th century. .
Remarkable state of preservation with red/brown painted surface on what appears to be birch and maple, retaining the often lost tin candle cups joined with cut nails.
Expertly lathe-turned with bamboo-shaped legs leading to a round block, baluster-turned column, round tray with raised rim, hand-cut screw turnings, and a shaped double candle-arm that may be easily raised and lowered. Nuanced features elevate it further, including the finial-like terminations, and incised lines of decoration throughout.
Exceptional design executed by a skilled turner. Makers in the late 18th century used bamboo-shaped legs, a popular design at that time inspired by Chinese aesthetics which were becoming fashionable in the West.

Top-shelf condition and surface. Made when candles in country homes were sparingly used as a bit of a luxury. Beautiful and functional, I like to use it next to a sofa to hold coffee. About 33 ½ inches to the top of the finial.