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Candlestands (furniture)

Scope note

Portable stands with a very small top intended to hold a candle or lamp; usually having a round or shaped top supported on a central pillar and with a tripod base. MONTGO

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039797

Broader Terms used

<stands by function>

Narrower Terms used

ratchet candlestands
guéridons

Equivalent Terms used

candlestand (furniture)

Created

13yrs ago

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