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Georgian Carved Mahogany Torchere Tall Tripod Table
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Georgian Carved Mahogany Torchere Tall Tripod Table

18th century
Description

A George II carved mahogany torchered; the circular galleried top above a turned, stop fluted stem and raised on cabriole legs which are crisply carved with acanthus leaves to the knee and terminate in generous claw and ball feet.

Circa 1750

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Torchere Stand to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45.75cm (18.01")
Depth
45.75cm (18.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243150
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1012
Description
A George II carved mahogany torchered; the circular galleried top above a turned, stop fluted stem and raised on cabriole legs which are crisply carved with acanthus leaves to the knee and terminate in generous claw and ball feet.

Circa 1750

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Torchere Stand to the Georgian era.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45.75cm (18.01")
Depth
45.75cm (18.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243150
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1012
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A tall Georgian mahogany torchere featuring a molded dish top, fluted central column, and carved tripod cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
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Archive I A tall Georgian mahogany torchere featuring a molded dish top, fluted central column, and carved tripod cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

Georgian Carved Mahogany Torchere Tall Tripod Table

Archive II A tall Georgian mahogany torchere featuring a molded dish top, fluted central column, and carved tripod cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. View II
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A tall Georgian mahogany torchere featuring a molded dish top, fluted central column, and carved tripod cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
Georgian carved mahogany torchere tall tripod table
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A tall Georgian mahogany torchere featuring a molded dish top, fluted central column, and carved tripod cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectTorcheres
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted column, Cabriole tripod legs, Claw and ball feet, Acanthus leaf carving
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 45.75 cm (18 in) x D 45.75 cm (18 in)

This Georgian torchere stands as a tall tripod table crafted from dark brown mahogany with a rich polished timber finish. The circular dish top features a raised moulded gallery edge above a slender turned and stop fluted central column. Below the column, three cabriole tripod legs emerge, displaying crisp acanthus leaf carving upon the knees and terminating securely in detailed claw and ball feet. Measuring 85 cm high with a width and depth of 45.75 cm, this slender accent table fits ideally into an empty corner or beside a seating arrangement in a traditional home. Positioned practically in a hallway, drawing room or library, the surface supports a decorative lamp, small vase or sculpture. The compact footprint makes the piece versatile for display use across multiple interior spaces within a traditional English country house setting.

A torchere, derived from the French word for torch, is a tall, slender stand originally created in the 17th and 18th centuries to hold candlesticks, oil lamps, or candelabras elevated off the floor.

Georgian torcheres were predominantly crafted from solid dense woods such as Cuban mahogany or walnut, featuring turned columns, hand-carved details, and joinery assembled with dovetails and wood pegs.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-carved elements with minor asymmetry, natural shrinkage across the grain of the wood top, and hand-cut threads or iron tie-rods securing the column to the tripod legs.

In modern spaces, a torchere functions effectively as an accent pedestal for displaying potted greenery, ceramic vases, or sculpted art objects, adding vertical interest to empty corners or alcoves.

Preserve the timber finish by placing the stand away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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