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What is a taper stick?
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Taper sticks are particularly intended to handle thinner, tapered candles. During the 1700s, they were required as frequently as possible in daily life. One popular usage was for melting the wax seals used in letter-writing. The wax could be dazzled with an intaglio cut with initials or a peak at the place where it was dissolved. Shop a range of antique and vintage taper sticks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Pair Rosewood Square Tapered Pedestals Hidden Secret Storage Compartment
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Art Deco rosewood square tapered pedestals hidden secret storage compartment mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Rosewood
Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Wood
Maitland Smith Red Orange Tessellated Stone Pedestal
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th-Century tessellated red orange Mactan stone tapered pedestal featuring patinated brass
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Brass
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Marble Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
stop-fluted tapering pedestal, on a square plinth. 40.5" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Pedestal Stands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical poplar burl panel tapered pedestal, with a square top and a stepped plinth base. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Pedestals
Materials
Wood
$6,174 / item
Pair of Faux Painted Green and Gilt Neoclassical Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marbleized top, on a tapering pedestal base with all-over incised and gilt decoration.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$1,560 Sale Price / set
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