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An Impressive Antique Italian Carved Pinewood Torchere, Circa 1900.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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An Impressive Antique Italian Carved Pinewood Torchere, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

This finely modelled Italian torchere is carved throughout in pinewood and displays a strong classical influence typical of late 19th-century Italian decorative carving. The tall, elegant stem rises from a square tapering base, each face richly carved with scrolling foliage and stylised classical urn motifs. The base is supported on four boldly carved claw feet, lending both stability and sculptural presence.

The column is further embellished with a sequence of turned and carved sections, including leaf-carved collars and gadrooned elements, leading to a circular candle platform surmounted by the original tall candle spike. The surface retains a beautifully mellowed patina, with the pale pine showing gentle tonal variation, wear and minor marks consistent with age and use, all of which enhance its authentic character.

Originally intended for use as a decorative candle stand, this torchere works equally well today as a statement interior piece, ideal for flanking a fireplace, lining a hallway, or adding height and architectural interest to a room. Its classical form and warm patination allow it to complement both traditional country house interiors and more eclectic schemes.

height 119cms without candle

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Italian Carved Pine Torchere to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204472
Dealers Internal Reference
C2768
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Description
This finely modelled Italian torchere is carved throughout in pinewood and displays a strong classical influence typical of late 19th-century Italian decorative carving.
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The tall, elegant stem rises from a square tapering base, each face richly carved with scrolling foliage and stylised classical urn motifs.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The base is supported on four boldly carved claw feet, lending both stability and sculptural presence.

fig 1. A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.
fig 1. An Impressive Antique Italian Carved Pinewood Torchere, Circa 1900.

The column is further embellished with a sequence of turned and carved sections, including leaf-carved collars and gadrooned elements, leading to a circular candle platform surmounted by the original tall candle spike. The surface retains a beautifully mellowed patina, with the pale pine showing gentle tonal variation, wear and minor marks consistent with age and use, all of which enhance its authentic character.

fig 2. A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.
fig 2. An Impressive Antique Italian Carved Pinewood Torchere, Circa 1900.

Originally intended for use as a decorative candle stand, this torchere works equally well today as a statement interior piece, ideal for flanking a fireplace, lining a hallway, or adding height and architectural interest to a room. Its classical form and warm patination allow it to complement both traditional country house interiors and more eclectic schemes.

height 119cms without candle

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Italian Carved Pine Torchere to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204472
Dealers Internal Ref
C2768
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.
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Archive I A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.

An Impressive Antique Italian Carved Pinewood Torchere, Circa 1900.

Archive II A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View II
Archive III A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View III
Archive IV A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View IV
Archive V A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View V
Archive VI A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View VI
Archive VII A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet. View VII
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A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.
An impressive antique Italian carved pinewood torchere, circa 1900.
Ref: SA1204472
A tall hand-carved pine torchere candlestick stand featuring a turned central column, carved leaf motifs, and a square pedestal base raised on sculpted feet.
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A torchere is a tall carved stand originally created to hold candles, prickets, or oil lamps, widely used in Italian ecclesiastical and aristocratic interiors from the Renaissance through the early 20th century.

Craftsmen typically utilised softwoods such as pine or lime for intricate hand-carving, often finishing the surface with gilding, paint, or natural beeswax over a turned central column.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, traditional joinery at the pedestal base, minor structural shrinkage inherent to aged timber, and natural surface wear along high-relief carvings.

Positioning a single torchere or a pair within an empty corner, beside a fireplace alcove, or framing an entrance hall adds architectural height and historical texture to contemporary room schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, keep the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber.
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