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Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand
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Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian Mahogany and Crossbanded Torchere Stand - 14"w x 11.5"d x 30.5"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand to the Edwardian era.

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SA973893
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6307
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Edwardian Mahogany and Crossbanded Torchere Stand - 14"w x 11.5"d x 30.5"h
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand to the Edwardian era.

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SA973893
Dealers Internal Ref
6307
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An Edwardian mahogany torchere stand featuring an octagonal top with satinwood inlay, four slender splayed legs, and a square lower undertier.
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Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand

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An Edwardian mahogany torchere stand featuring an octagonal top with satinwood inlay, four slender splayed legs, and a square lower undertier.
Edwardian Mahogany Torchere Stand
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An Edwardian mahogany torchere stand featuring an octagonal top with satinwood inlay, four slender splayed legs, and a square lower undertier.
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Originally derived from the French word for torch, a torchere was created in the seventeenth century as a tall stand designed specifically to hold candelabra or oil lamps. By the Edwardian period, these elevated stands were adapted for domestic display, commonly holding ceramic urns, bronzes, or indoor potted plants.

Edwardian torchere stands were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, frequently embellished with satinwood crossbanding or boxwood stringing. Construction typically involved mortise and tenon joints for the legs and undertiers to ensure structural stability despite slender proportions.

Authentic Edwardian examples often feature classical Sheraton or Hepplewhite revival influences, such as splayed tapering legs, octagonal or circular tops, and geometric inlay. Look for evidence of hand-cut joinery underneath the top, natural wood patination, and age-appropriate wear around the feet and lower undertier.

A torchere stand serves as a vertical accent in empty corners, alcoves, or beside window openings. It functions effectively to elevate trailing houseplants, sculpted stone vessels, or contemporary table lamps, adding height and timber contrast to a room scheme.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, wiping along the natural grain of the mahogany. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the finish, and keep the stand away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or fading.
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