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 form]
12. [stands by form: base form]

Narrower term/s

• athéniennes

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers generally to three-legged supports of any kind. The word may be applied variously to objects such as stools, tables, light stands, stands for cameras, or pedestals. Ancient, antique, or classical forms are associated with religious or symbolic altars, or sacrificial vessels. The seat of the Delphic oracle was in the form of a tripod.