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Cast Iron Torcheres

A Life-Size Pair French Cast-Iron Torchères Sculptures Juggler & Serpent Charmer
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Life-Size Pair of French 19th-20th Century Cast-Iron Torchères Sculpures figures of
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Antique Early 1900s French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Torchere Jardinière Garden Conservatory Plant Stands
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative pair of Victorian torchère stands in cast iron. Good form with layers of old paint
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Antique Late 19th Century British Empire Revival Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Fancy Torchères/Candlesticks in Gilded Cast Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy torchères/candlesticks in gilded cast iron Spiral-shaped body, made of iron. With a wide
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20th Century French Torchères

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Iron

21st Century Candle Holder Torchère Indoor Outdoor Black Cast Iron
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An iron torchère on simple tripod base These come together with six Sicilian candles, the heavy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Torchères

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Iron Floor Torchere from France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This five light, antique French cast iron torchere has been painted deep green with gold colored
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Floor Lamps

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Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Cast Iron Candelabra Candle Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting and unusual cast iron and carved pine 8 light candle stand with a large wonderfully
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Torchères

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Iron

Link Candle Holder
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
brass. Sold as a set of five. (not available in cast iron at this time, only brass) Founded in 2011
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21st Century and Contemporary Torchères

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Brass

Link Candle Holder
Link Candle Holder
H 5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Tall Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts & Crafts cast iron candle stick or torchère. This is a tall and very heavy Torchere
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Antique Early 19th Century Gothic More Lighting

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Iron

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere
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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres
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Antique 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Pair French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Pair of French 19th/20th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Ebonized Cast-Iron and
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

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Iron, Zinc

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Torcheres by Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Donald Deskey, Rembrandt Lamp Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
easily lift off for ease of transport. Marked Rembrandt on both cast iron footers inside each base
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

French Brass Decorative Foliage and Urn Finial Fireplace Screen, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
centered laurel wreath torchere handle, flanking intertwined fluted floral side columns, lower connecting
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Iron, Wire

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Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling

Materials

Softwood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this gilded canapé fea...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
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20th Century French French Provincial Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Iron Candelabra
Iron Candelabra
H 56 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Organic Material

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Architectural Elements

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Iron

German Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fencer” by Fritz Heinemann
By Fritz Heinemann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRITZ HEINEMANN German, 1864-1932 "Der Fechter" [The Fencer] (1903) Patinated and parcel gilt bronze signed in cast "Fritz Heinemann" and inscribed "Akt Ges Gladenbek Berlin" rai...
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20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture Antique Bust of Greek Warrior, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH SCHOOL 4th qtr, 19th century Bust of Greek Warrior Patinated bronze unsigned cast circa late 19th century Item # 304KEX30P A fine casting that probably depicts the warri...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Early Cast Iron Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early cast iron garden armchairs. Painted white finish with a decorative pattern.
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
By John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hard to find, Salterini inspired tree hugger bench in white painted cast metal with mesh seat. This garden tree bench will make your outdoor space a special place to sit and reflect ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
H 37 in W 78 in D 40 in
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
H 22 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats which were painted green many decad...
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
H 36.13 in W 75.5 in D 23.88 in
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
By Henry Wigfull
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlest...
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

WILTON Mid 20th Century Gothic Cast Iron Candle Sconces - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Gothic style candle wall sconces by Wilton. Solid cast iron, black in color, in a gathered sheaf of leaves design, with two arms and candleholders. Made in the USA, in the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Candle Sconces

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Iron

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

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Zen by Artemide, Tall Halogen Floor Lamp Vintage Modern, 1980s, Italy
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Bucharest, RO
sunglass required situation. A foot dimmer is supplied to tame all this power. An extremely heavy cast iron
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair 19th Century Cast Iron Candle Stands
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of large 19th century cast iron torchères or tall candle stands. Both have a threaded spike on
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Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Torchères

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Iron

Pair of 1940s Style Cast Iron Torcheres from France
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant pair of cast-iron candle-holders of minimalist design, in the 1940s style.
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20th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Neoclassical Torcheres or Tall Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of large 19th century French neoclassical torcheres or tall candlesticks. Made in the “Empire
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Torchères

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Iron

Antique Painted Cast Iron French Torchere, C. 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XVI style painted cast iron torchere can be used inside or out
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Decorative Pair of 19th Century German Painted Cast Iron Stands by Zimmermann
By E. G. Zimmermann Hanau
Located in Benington, Herts
A decorative pair of late 19th century painted and parcel-gilt German cast iron jardinière stands
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Antique 19th Century German Torchères

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Iron

Exceptional Pair of Giltwood Torchères
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
feet and united by incurved tier with cast iron inset plate to underside. This pair of gilded stands is
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Antique 1880s European Rococo Torchères

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Wrought Iron Floor Standing Prickets from Umbria, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Originally from a Castello in rural Umbria, Italy. These are the real thing - heavy hand cast
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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Torchères

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Giant Baroque Period Bronze Pricket Candlesticks, 17th Century
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of rare, giant cast bronze Baroque pricket candlesticks, 78 inches/198.12 cm tall, Flemish
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Torchères

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Bronze

French Painted Cast Iron Figural Torchere
Located in Baambrugge, NL
cast iron pieces bearing the foundry's stamp are rare. Artistic production ceased at the outbreak of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Statues

Late 19th Century French Black Painted Cast Iron Figural Torchere
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Cast by the Durenne Foundry, the maiden portrayed as standing and draped in the classical manner
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Statues

Materials

Iron

Fine Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Floor Lamp/Torchere
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine quality 19th Century cast and patinated iron neoclassical floor lamp/torchere with foliate
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Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Bay Area Designer Robert Bulmore Torchere Floor Lamp
By Robert Bulmore
Located in Oakland, CA
. Constructed of black enameled cast iron and steel with a turned perforated aluminum shade. Robert Bulmore's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Putti Torcheres by A. Durenne & A-E Carrier-Belleuse, France, Circa 1880
By A. Durenne, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in PARIS, FR
iron-cast, enlighted with gilding on the drapes. Models of putti torchere-holders exposed by A
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Antique 1880s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Floor Lamp Three Light Torchère c1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
‘stems’ supported by a circular brass plate and heavy cast iron counterweight. A rare find in great
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Gothic Iron & Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing chandelier, forged from iron and fitted with torcheres around the main hoop-style
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Empire Revival Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of French empire revival torcheres will make a definite statement with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Empire Revival Planters
Pair of Empire Revival Planters
H 50.5 in Dm 17.25 in
English Fire Basket with Torch Finials
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast iron and brass fire basket, the torchere supports flanking bars shaped
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Early 20th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Iron

English Fire Basket with Torch Finials
English Fire Basket with Torch Finials
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 10.63 in
English Brass and Polished Steel Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
cast iron fire back.  English, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass and Polished Steel Fire Grate
English Brass and Polished Steel Fire Grate
H 17.33 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
French Art Nouveau "Cobra" Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
cast approximately 100 "Cobra" torchères. The patina was done by specialists. Variations in the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Figural Torcheres by A. Durenne
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in London, GB
Durenne at Sommevoire. Their catalogues of 1877 and 1889 illustrate the firm's high-quality cast-iron
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Torchères

Materials

Iron

Two Cast Iron Church Torches, Dutch, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two cast Iron church torches candle holders. 1930s Dutch.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Torchères

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Highly decorative, Belle Époque late 19th century two-tier cast iron polychrome painted torchere on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI period cast iron fireback features classical French symbolism in the
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rembrandt Art Deco Torchère Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beautifully. Note: On the verso cast iron disc is Rembrandt R 9278 (see images).
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Floor Lamp 3 Light Torchère c1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
’ supported by a circular brass plate and heavy cast iron counterweight. A rare find in great condition with
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage French Floor Lamp 3 Light Torchère c1970
Vintage French Floor Lamp 3 Light Torchère c1970
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H 63 in Dm 13.78 in
Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
, torchéres, andirons, slab tables, mirrors, sconces, picture frames, humidors, chairs, bookends, children's
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Zen by Artemide, Tall Halogen Floor Lamp Vintage Modern, 1980s, Italy
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
This modern halogen torchere represent the aestetical value of the Italian Minimalist aproach
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
, library lamps, footed bowls, card trays, planters, torchéres, andirons, slab tables, mirrors, sconces
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Cast Iron Torcheres
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Cast Iron Torcheres. The circular tray top with gadrooned edge with tapering shafts
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Early 20th Century French Pedestals

A Cast Iron Torchere by the Durenne Foundry Paris circa 1860
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in London, GB
A Cast Iron Torchere by the Durenne Foundry Paris circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Torchere by the Foundry Girard Frères, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated from the 19th century, circa 1870, cast iron torchere by the foundry Girard Frères in
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Torchere to the Image of an Athenian Woman, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated from the 19th century, circa 1870, cast iron torchere to the image of an Athenian woman
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Torcheres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron and patinated torcheres. 60" tall, base diameter 11", top basket diameter 8
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Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Torcheres
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Louis Philippe Cast Iron Tripod Lion’s Paw Base Torcheres c.1850
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of Swedish Cast Iron Torcheres, Bolinder Foundry
Located in London, GB
Pair of Swedish Cast Iron Stands with tripartite base, both with Militaristic Elements.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish More Lighting

A Cast Iron Figure of a Nubian Torchere stamped Durenne, Paris
Located in London, GB
A Cast Iron Figure of a Nubian Torchere stamped Durenne, Paris ca. 1860
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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Standing Torchere
Located in East Hampton, NY
Shanxi Cast Iron and Tin Standing Torchere(1 of 4 priced and sold separately)
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Early 20th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Standing Torchere
Standing Torchere
H 54 in Dm 14 in
Late 19th Century Neo-Classical Standing Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Neo-Classical Torchere Converted to Lamp English Style
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Antique Late 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Italian 70's Floor by Troller Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
angled stem is held in place by a heavy cast iron base.
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Cast Iron Torchère
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A rare cast iron torchère dated late 19th century A. Durenne Foundry in Sommevoire.
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Antique 19th Century French More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Torchère
Cast Iron Torchère
H 29.14 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Amazing Vice Versa Floor Lamp Designed by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
of the shade) and Height 52 inches (to the top of the shade). Black painted cast iron foot, steel
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Cast Iron Torcheres For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron torcheres for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and blown glass, all cast iron torcheres available were constructed with great care. We have 12 antique and vintage cast iron torcheres in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron torcheres have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron torcheres made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Cast iron torcheres have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design and Michael Dreeben are consistently popular.

How Much are Cast Iron Torcheres?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,470, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $274,500 highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Torcheres
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.