Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. furniture
8. [furniture by form or function]
9. support furniture
10. stands (support objects)
11. [stands by function]

Anotations

Scope note:

Circular, flat-sided bases, often made of wood; used in conjunction with gavels to communicate particular actions or to gather attention; accomplished by striking the gavel block with the mallet. Examples of use include court proceedings or auctions.