"Held" can mean "supported." The table supported the lamp. The lamp was standing on the table. We can say "The bookcase held a collection of reference books, including a dictionary, an atlas, and an encyclopedia." "The tripod held an old-fashioned portrait camera." "The dining room table held a vase of flowers, and silver salt and pepper shakers."

Make sure it's written by a native speaker -- it looks like "there" is missing which is strange.