Plant Stand 1880 - 1920

This anonymous piece, titled "Plant Stand", is a striking example of folk art, crafted sometime between 1880 and 1920. The stand is constructed from a simple wooden frame, featuring a grid of intersecting slats that form pointed, star-shaped projections at its corners and along its edges. This intricate design, while seemingly fragile, creates a robust structure that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, the stand serves as a testament to the ingenuity and creative spirit of folk artisans.