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Pair of "Magic Forest" Torcheres by Tony Duquette

About the Item

Unique, original pair of "Magic Forest" torcheres designed by Tony Duquette. The metal torcheres- recalling leafy trees- hold individual, wired candle bulb sockets in ivory covers and red painted metal sprouts capped in crystal balls.

Provenance available upon request.

The torcheres have been recently rewired and restored.

Duquette first designed these "trees" for use in the fashion show finale to the MGM musical LOVELY TO LOOK AT in 1952.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Diameter: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired in 2009. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 0905157977907
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