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Description

A pair of late 19th Century French painted pine column plinths, upholstered in red velvet with elaborate tassel work, apparently salvaged from an old theatre.

In original paint and structurally sound.

General wear and tear commensurate with age.

Height 110cm. Width and Depth at base 41cm x 30cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these French Theatre Props to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

110cm (43.31")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1132222

Description

A pair of late 19th Century French painted pine column plinths, upholstered in red velvet with elaborate tassel work, apparently salvaged from an old theatre.

In original paint and structurally sound.

General wear and tear commensurate with age.

Height 110cm. Width and Depth at base 41cm x 30cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these French Theatre Props to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

110cm (43.31")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1132222

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A pair of nineteenth-century French theatrical props shaped as twisted columns, featuring painted cream wood wrapped with red fabric and gold braided cord tassels.

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Props
Period19th century
StyleFrench Theatrical
MaterialWood, Fabric, Cord
ColourRed, Cream, Gold
MotifsTwisted column design, Braided cord trim, Tassels, Square plinth bases
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Nineteenth-century French theatre props encompass items crafted for stage productions during the Romantic and Victorian eras, often featuring theatrical interpretations of classical architectural elements designed to create dramatic visual illusions.

These pieces were typically constructed from lightweight timber, plaster, or papier-mache to facilitate movement on stage, often finished with painted surfaces, textiles, and applied gilt or cord trimmings to simulate richer materials under stage lighting.

Authentic nineteenth-century stage props often exhibit hand-applied finishes, period-specific hardware or fixings, natural wear consistent with backstage handling, and traditional joinery or construction techniques appropriate for the 1800s.

Such decorative props can be utilised as sculptural focal points in eclectic or maximalist settings, placed as plinths for display, or integrated into residential spaces to add theatrical depth and historical texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight to protect painted and fabric surfaces, and gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth rather than using liquid cleaning agents.