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Carved Pedestal or Urn Stand C.1890
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Carved Pedestal or Urn Stand C.1890

19th century
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Unusual late 19th.c. Renaissance revival carved wooden pedestal or urn stand c.1890. Circular top (usable diameter 11") with scratch carved detail to carry a large urn or a piece of sculpture perhaps. Raised on three carved caryatids modelled as a young woman, a male youth and an older bearded man. Each figure has a knotted cloth around the waist, below which is acanthus carving leading down to either a hoof, a cloven hoof or a claw foot. Joined with a tricorn plinth with carved and moulded edge and raised on acanthus leaf feet. Some minor wear, generally very good colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 18" (45.5 cm)

Height: 32" (81.5 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Wooden Pedestal to the 1890s.

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SA1238783
Dealers Internal Reference
38117
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Unusual late 19th.c. Renaissance revival carved wooden pedestal or urn stand c.1890.
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Circular top (usable diameter 11") with scratch carved detail to carry a large urn or a piece of sculpture perhaps.
Collinge Antiques

Raised on three carved caryatids modelled as a young woman, a male youth and an older bearded man. Each figure has a knotted cloth around the waist, below which is acanthus carving leading down to either a hoof, a cloven hoof or a claw foot. Joined with a tricorn plinth with carved and moulded edge and raised on acanthus leaf feet. Some minor wear, generally very good colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 18" (45.5 cm)

Height: 32" (81.5 cm)

Depth: 18" (45.5 cm)

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Wooden Pedestal to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238783
Dealers Internal Ref
38117
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top.

Carved Pedestal or Urn Stand C.1890

Archive II A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View II
Archive III A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View III
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Archive V A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View V
Archive VI A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View VI
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Archive VIII A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View VIII
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Archive X A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View X
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Archive XIV A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top. View XIV
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LL31 9LU
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A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top.
Carved Pedestal or Urn Stand c.1890
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A dark carved wooden pedestal stand featuring three figurative sculpted supports on a tripartite base supporting a circular carved top.
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  • ObjectPedestals & Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Walnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative supports, Tripod base, Carved caryatids, Circular top
  • SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian Renaissance revival pedestal or urn stand dates from 1890 and is constructed from dark brown carved wood and walnut. The circular top displays a scratch carved detail and supports a tripartite base featuring three carved caryatids modelled as a young woman, a male youth, and an older bearded man with a knotted cloth around the waist. Below the figures, acanthus carving leads down to feet resting on a tricorn plinth with a carved and moulded edge, raised further on acanthus leaf feet. The dark brown timber shows minor wear alongside a cleaned and waxed finish. Practical dimensions measure 81.5 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in an empty corner of a traditional room, the stand serves to display a large urn or a piece of sculpture. The tripartite base and sculpted figurative supports provide a sturdy architectural framework while maintaining the ornamental character of late nineteenth-century craftsmanship. The compact footprint makes the piece adaptable for various interior spaces requiring elevated display surfaces.

FAQs

A carved pedestal stand, also known as a torchere or urn stand, is an elevated piece of occasional furniture designed to display decorative objects such as urns, bronzes, or sculptures. Emerging prominently in European interiors during the 18th and 19th centuries, these stands often featured hand-carved classical motifs and sculptural supports.

Late 19th-century pedestals were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, which allowed for detailed carving work. Construction involved mortise and tenon joinery, complemented by dark stain, French polish, or wax finishes to protect the timber.

Authentic pieces from around 1890 display subtle signs of hand-carving, such as slight variations in the sculpted details and tool marks on unexposed undersides. They exhibit natural wood grain variations, historic surface wear, patination, and traditional joinery rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

In contemporary settings, a carved wooden pedestal serves as a focal accent when placed in an empty corner or hallway alcove. It can be paired with a minimalist indoor plant, a contemporary ceramic vessel, or a modern sculpture to create contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the pedestal away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or finish degradation. Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the direction of the wood grain.
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