Antique free standing wooden kettle stand

A kettle stand is an item of furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries used to hold a hot kettle or teapot, allowing it to cool without damaging the surface of a table or other piece of furniture.

A kettle stand is small, portable table frequently made from mahogany and either a circular top with three legs, or square top with four legs. The flat top would have a circular or oval depression in the centre, called a well, which was designed to hold the kettle or teapot. The well was often lined with a heat-resistant material, such as copper or brass, to protect the wood from heat and moisture.

The kettle stands were used in the sitting room or drawing room, where tea would be served to guests. The stand could be easily moved from place to place, making it convenient for serving tea in different areas of more... the room. Kettle stands were also sometimes used in the kitchen, to hold a hot kettle while cooking or preparing food. less...