Vintage hat display stands were most often used in a millinery shop or department store, but some might have sat in a lady's dressing room  showing off a special hat. This hat stand has the look of an earlier piece, probably 20s vintage. It may have been hand made as opposed to commercially produced. It is wooden, painted a dark green except for the legs of the base. The two "knobs" are the same size - the bottom one has four narrow wooden dowels added to provide balance so it can be the base. Both knobs have primitive painted flowers.

Size:

Standing on flat surface - 9.5" tall (24 cm)
Diameter of base - 1.75" (4.5 cm)
Diameter of base with legs - 4.75" (12 cm)
Diameter of knob - 1.75" (4.5 cm)

Condition: Sturdy but shabby in a charming chic sort of way. Paint has flaked off here and there - see closeups for most obvious areas. Stand feels sturdy despite the delicate look.