{"product_id":"vintage-italian-oak-spiral-staircase-form-display-stand-whatnot-circa-1920-1950","title":"Vintage Italian Oak Spiral Staircase-Form Display Stand \/ Whatnot, Circa 1920–1950","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully unusual Italian decorative display stand crafted in oak and designed in the whimsical form of a miniature spiral staircase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour graduated wedge-shaped shelves ascend around a tall turned central newel post, creating the appearance of a winding staircase in miniature. Turned supports connect the individual tiers, while curved outer rails follow the sweep of the staircase and reinforce its architectural silhouette. The principal post rises dramatically above the uppermost tier and terminates in a rounded finial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm-toned oak displays attractive visible grain throughout, complemented by understated turned details that allow the sculptural construction itself to remain the principal decorative feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely intended as a novelty display stand for small plants, ceramics, photographs, or objets d'art, the piece is both functional and highly decorative. Its compact footprint also allows it to fit naturally into a corner while maintaining the visual effect of a freestanding spiral staircase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains a period paper label marked \u003c\/span\u003e“ART.” and “MADE IN ITALY,” confirming Italian manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031560691967,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/323AFC9B-25E5-434E-8C77-16135290C03D.png?v=1786994891","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-italian-oak-spiral-staircase-form-display-stand-whatnot-circa-1920-1950","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}