Chinese Fluted Candlestick

Tall ringed tube stacked with rings, standing on a little cage of legs.

This fluted metal candlestick is from China, and dates to the early 20th century. Fluting is a decorative pattern of parallel vertical grooves, often seen in columns and in turned metal, and it adds line and light play to a simple cylindrical form. Slim, tapering cylinder with a flared mouth, ringed along its entire length like a stack of coins. The base has a raised foot ring with four small feet and open arches. Warm brown, with dull honey highlights. It is 8 inches high and 2.5 in diameter.

Plenty of ribs and a surprisingly steady stance.