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C19th Italian Balackamoor Torchere Stand
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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C19th Italian Balackamoor Torchere Stand

19th century
Description

A 19th century Italian blackamoor ebonised pine torchere bust / plant stand. Shaped top with carved detailing to the border supported by a carved blackamoor cherub stem with further carved foliate and leaf decoration. Raised on upon a carved tripod base.

Measures approx.

Height 100cm

Width 45cm

Depth 45 cms

Condition

Damage to right hand

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Blackamoor Torchere Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037353
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
A 19th century Italian blackamoor ebonised pine torchere bust / plant stand.
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Shaped top with carved detailing to the border supported by a carved blackamoor cherub stem with further carved foliate and leaf decoration.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Raised on upon a carved tripod base.

Measures approx.

Height 100cm

Width 45cm

Depth 45 cms

Condition

Damage to right hand

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Blackamoor Torchere Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037353
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base.
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Archive I A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base.

C19th Italian Balackamoor Torchere Stand

Archive II A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base.
Archive V A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base. View VI
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base.
C19th Italian balackamoor torchere stand
Ref: SA1037353
A 19th-century Italian carved ebonised wooden torchere stand featuring a carved central figure supporting an octagonal top above a tripod scrolling base.
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Torchere stands originated in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, initially designed to hold tall candles or candelabras to elevate light sources in grand interiors. Italian and Venetian artisans frequently carved elaborate figural pedestals influenced by Baroque and Rococo design traditions.

19th-century Italian torcheres were predominantly hand-carved from solid hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or pine, and finished with dark stains, ebonisation, or paint. Construction typically involved carved central supports joined to tri-form scrolling bases with timber peg joints.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of hand-tooling, subtle irregularities in the carving, and natural timber movement over time. The underside of the base and joint attachments should exhibit age-appropriate wear and historical tool marks rather than modern machine precision.

A carved torchere functions as a sculptural accent piece when positioned in an empty corner, hallway, or beside a window. It can be used to display a ceramic vessel, marble bust, or indoor plant to introduce height and historical contrast to a contemporary space.

Keep carved wooden pedestals away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber splitting or warping. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a neutral beeswax polish sparingly to protect the finish without causing build-up in detailed carvings.
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