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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals
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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals

19th century
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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals

England, circa 1850

A fine and imposing pair of early Victorian carved mahogany display pedestals, each of baluster form, raised on a circular moulded foot. The tapering stem is centred by an elaborately carved bulbous knop with stylised foliate decoration, terminating in a boldly gadrooned upper section with a recessed circular platform.

Constructed in well-figured mahogany with a rich colour and good natural patination.

Dimensions:

Height: 145 cm

Width: 26 cm. Top diameter for object 16 cm.

Condition:

Good original condition, structurally sound, with some surface marks and wear in keeping with age. Good colour and patina.

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated these Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals to the 1850s.

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SA1237426
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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals

England, circa 1850

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A fine and imposing pair of early Victorian carved mahogany display pedestals, each of baluster form, raised on a circular moulded foot.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The tapering stem is centred by an elaborately carved bulbous knop with stylised foliate decoration, terminating in a boldly gadrooned upper section with a recessed circular platform.

fig 1. A pair of tall early Victorian carved mahogany pedestals featuring faceted stems, fluted top capitals, and detailed bulbous carved bases.
fig 1. Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals

Constructed in well-figured mahogany with a rich colour and good natural patination.

Dimensions:

Height: 145 cm

Width: 26 cm. Top diameter for object 16 cm.

Condition:

Good original condition, structurally sound, with some surface marks and wear in keeping with age. Good colour and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated these Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237426
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I A pair of tall early Victorian carved mahogany pedestals featuring faceted stems, fluted top capitals, and detailed bulbous carved bases.

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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A pair of tall early Victorian carved mahogany pedestals featuring faceted stems, fluted top capitals, and detailed bulbous carved bases.
Pair of Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestals
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  • ObjectPedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFaceted shaft, Fluted capital, Carved bulbous base, Turned circular foot

A pair of early Victorian mahogany display pedestals, dating from circa 1850, offer an imposing presence for domestic interiors. Each piece takes a baluster form in a dark brown timber, showing a rich colour, visible natural grain figure, and good natural patination along the surfaces alongside minor surface marks and wear. The construction incorporates a circular moulded foot, a bulbous lower knop decorated with elaborate foliate carving, and a tapering faceted stem. The upper section features a fluted capital with a recessed circular platform. Standing at a height of 145 cm with a width of 26 cm, these decorative columns fit well into an empty corner of a traditional hallway, living room, or study to display decorative objects or sculptures.

FAQs

Early Victorian pedestals, produced from the 1830s to the mid-19th century, were influenced by Neoclassical and Gothic Revival design, featuring bold turned architectural profiles, faceted or fluted shafts, and carved foliate elements.

High-grade dense hardwoods such as West Indian mahogany, rosewood, and oak were predominantly used, often hand-carved and weighted at the base to ensure stability when holding heavy marble busts or bronze urns.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-tooling, hand-carved decoration, natural timber shrinkage over time, deep patination, and traditional joinery techniques such as threaded wooden dowels or mortise and tenon joints.

A pair of pedestals can be placed symmetrically to flank an entryway, placed in alcoves beside a fireplace, or used to elevated sculptures, botanical displays, or ceramic vases in formal living spaces.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or colour fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the finish.
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