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Antique Late Victorian Pair of Oak Torchères C.1890
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Antique Late Victorian Pair of Oak Torchères C.1890

19th century
Sold 11 June 2026 · Founders Antiques
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A late Victorian pair of oak torchères, the well-figured square tops trimmed with beaded mouldings, set over robust, deeply carved solid barley twist columns and raised on substantial stepped plinth bases with moulded corner bracket feet.

Conceived during the late nineteenth-century revival of the old English country house style, the pedestals provide a stable platform for the display of fine sculpture, bronzes or large ceramics. Their commanding silhouette offers an authoritative architectural presence when flanking a formal fireplace or positioned within a grand entrance hall.

Both stands are in very good antique condition, with some surface wear consistent with age, very minor historic losses to the beaded moulding, a little natural warping to the tops and a slight variance in colour between the pair. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 83.5 cm

Width: 31 cm

Depth: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Pair of Oak Torcheres to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1217186
Dealers Internal Reference
3735
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Description
A late Victorian pair of oak torchères, the well-figured square tops trimmed with beaded mouldings, set over robust, deeply carved solid barley twist columns and raised on substantial stepped plinth bases with moulded corner bracket feet.
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Conceived during the late nineteenth-century revival of the old English country house style, the pedestals provide a stable platform for the display of fine sculpture, bronzes or large ceramics.
Founders Antiques

Their commanding silhouette offers an authoritative architectural presence when flanking a formal fireplace or positioned within a grand entrance hall.

fig 1. A pair of antique late Victorian oak torcheres featuring square tops, barley twist columns, and stepped square bases.
fig 1. Antique Late Victorian Pair of Oak Torchères C.1890

Both stands are in very good antique condition, with some surface wear consistent with age, very minor historic losses to the beaded moulding, a little natural warping to the tops and a slight variance in colour between the pair. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 83.5 cm

Width: 31 cm

Depth: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Pair of Oak Torcheres to the Victorian era.

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217186
Dealers Internal Ref
3735
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A pair of antique late Victorian oak torcheres featuring square tops, barley twist columns, and stepped square bases.
Antique Late Victorian Pair of Oak Torchères c.1890
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A pair of antique late Victorian oak torcheres featuring square tops, barley twist columns, and stepped square bases.
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  • ObjectPlant Stands & Pedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist column, Stepped square base, Carved bracket capitals
  • SizeH 83.5 cm (33 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Torchere stands originated in the 17th century as tall, decorative stands primarily designed to hold cressets or candles for interior illumination before the advent of electric lighting.

They are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring hand-turned barley twist stems, mortise and tenon joints, and square stepped bases for structural stability.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural timber oxidisation, hand-carved detailing rather than modern cast resin, and characteristic wear patterns consistent with late 19th-century manufacture.

These versatile stands can be utilised to display modern sculptural ceramics, bronze sculptures, or potted trailing plants, creating vertical interest and contrasting classical form with modern aesthetics.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber grain, avoiding silicone-based polishes and direct exposure to intense sunlight or moisture.
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