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18th Century Mahogany Torchere Stand
18th Century Mahogany Torchere Stand

18th Century Mahogany Torchere Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive and good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany torchere, or candle stand

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique c.1900 Large Bentwood Coat & Hat Stand Quality Hall Rack, Wall-Standing
Antique c.1900 Large Bentwood Coat & Hat Stand Quality Hall Rack, Wall-Standing

Antique c.1900 Large Bentwood Coat & Hat Stand Quality Hall Rack, Wall-Standing

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Circa 1900 Large Quality Bentwood Hall, Coat, or Hat Stand - against the wall semi-circular

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

English Georgian Mahogany Candle Stand
English Georgian Mahogany Candle Stand

English Georgian Mahogany Candle Stand

Located in Westwood, NJ

An English Georgian style mahogany candle stand, the circular molded edge top on a delicately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Candle Stands

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Indian Plant Stand
Carved Wooden Indian Plant Stand

Carved Wooden Indian Plant Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

This wooden carved Indian plant stand is covered in decorative patterns of leaves and vines

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Candle Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attr Alfred Corneau
Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attr Alfred Corneau

Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attr Alfred Corneau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree Mirror Stand attributed to Alfred Corneau. Item features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Regency Style Mahogany Fern Stand
Regency Style Mahogany Fern Stand

Regency Style Mahogany Fern Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Circular top and turned support. Tripartite legs.

Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

French art deco iron, illuminated hall tree/coat rack w/console, Umbrella Stand
French art deco iron, illuminated hall tree/coat rack w/console, Umbrella Stand

French art deco iron, illuminated hall tree/coat rack w/console, Umbrella Stand

Located in Long Island City, NY

overhead shelf provides extra storage, and two umbrella stands add practicality. A new beveled mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Lights & Mirror, Hall Tree, Umbrella Stand
Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Lights & Mirror, Hall Tree, Umbrella Stand

Art Deco Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Lights & Mirror, Hall Tree, Umbrella Stand

Located in Lisbon, PT

overhead shelf provides extra storage, while four coat hooks and two umbrella stands add practicality. A

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles
Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles

Art Nouveau Bamboo Stand Hall Mirror Coat Rack & Majolica French Folk Art Tiles

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Antique Art Nouveau bamboo hall coat rack and umbrella stand. Original French bamboo coat

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo, Mirror

19th Century Mahogany tall Torchere Stand
19th Century Mahogany tall Torchere Stand

19th Century Mahogany tall Torchere Stand

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful tall Antique Torchere stand. solid Mahogany . Especial for Oil lamps because its height

Category

Antique 1850s English Edwardian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of David Marshall candle stand
Pair of David Marshall candle stand

Pair of David Marshall candle stand

By David Marshall

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Pair of David Marshall candl stand for three candles with an elegant and stylish flattened design

Category

Late 20th Century European Candle Stands

Materials

Aluminum

American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand
American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand

American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

An American cherry spider leg tilt-top candle stand, early 19th century. top measures 17 by 22

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Cherry

George III Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand
George III Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand

George III Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Torchere, or Candle Stand, Having Well Figured Octagonal Top With Elegant Wavy Gallery, Raised On Fine

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Gothic Hall Tree Coat Rack with Mirror w Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victorian Gothic Hall Tree Coat Rack with Mirror w Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

Victorian Gothic Hall Tree Coat Rack with Mirror w Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Victorian Gothic hall tree with a mirror and a cast iron umbrella tray. Four brass coat

Category

Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

A rattan and metal newspapers stands
A rattan and metal newspapers stands

A rattan and metal newspapers stands

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

an unusual papers stand in rattan

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candle Stands

Materials

Rattan

Victorian Ebonized and Chinoiserie Decorated Candle Stand
Victorian Ebonized and Chinoiserie Decorated Candle Stand

Victorian Ebonized and Chinoiserie Decorated Candle Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

Victorian Ebonized and Chinoiserie Decorated Candle Stand MEASUREMENTS: 11.5″ wide x 11.5" Dx 20.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Carlo Bugatti Mirrored Hall/Hat Stand with Mother of Pearl, Silver, & Bone Inlay
Carlo Bugatti Mirrored Hall/Hat Stand with Mother of Pearl, Silver, & Bone Inlay

Carlo Bugatti Mirrored Hall/Hat Stand with Mother of Pearl, Silver, & Bone Inlay

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Art Nouveau narrow hall / hatrack stand having a walnut & ebonized wood frame with pewter

Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique George II period mahogany kettle stand
Antique George II period mahogany kettle stand

Antique George II period mahogany kettle stand

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th Century golden coloured mahogany Kettle Stand, having moulded edged circular top raised

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Oak Entry Hall Standing Floor Coat Rack and Hat Stand for Cabin
Unique Oak Entry Hall Standing Floor Coat Rack and Hat Stand for Cabin

Unique Oak Entry Hall Standing Floor Coat Rack and Hat Stand for Cabin

Located in Lisse, NL

, it came to no surprise that they are in excellent condition still. This coat rack stands as strong

Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Torchere Candle Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

definition of a torchere is a lamp on a tall stand made of wood or metal. However these days any kind of tall

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Kettle Stand
George III Style Mahogany Kettle Stand

George III Style Mahogany Kettle Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Square top with fret carved gallery, carved support and ending on three carved cabriole legs and scroll feet.

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Chromed Steel & Faux Rosewood Candle Stand
Chromed Steel & Faux Rosewood Candle Stand

Chromed Steel & Faux Rosewood Candle Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

This vintage smoking table or candle stand appears to be custom made and one of a kind. The heavy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Candle Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

19th Century American Walnut Pedestal Table Candle Stand
19th Century American Walnut Pedestal Table Candle Stand

19th Century American Walnut Pedestal Table Candle Stand

Located in New York, NY

19th Century American Walnut Pedestal Table. Solid walnut 19th century American Pedestal Table in the style of American Empire. Based on the construction, heavy solid batten, solid...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American American Classical Candle Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal
Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal

Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal MEASUREMENTS: 18

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Hall Tree
Victorian Hall Tree

Victorian Hall Tree

Located in Greenwich, CT

A stately and functional entryway piece, this late 19th-century Victorian hall tree is crafted from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Octogonal Floor Candle Stand
Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Octogonal Floor Candle Stand

Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Octogonal Floor Candle Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Octogonal Floor Candle Stand Measure 29" in height and 18.75" in

Category

20th Century American Georgian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Matching Regency Walnut Candle Stands
Pair of Matching Regency Walnut Candle Stands

Pair of Matching Regency Walnut Candle Stands

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine pair of matching Regency candle stands with subtle lipped trays on top of unusually turned

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Candle Stands

Materials

Walnut

Shakers Worshops Pedestal Spider Legs Maple Candle Stand
Shakers Worshops Pedestal Spider Legs Maple Candle Stand

Shakers Worshops Pedestal Spider Legs Maple Candle Stand

By Shakers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Shakers Worshops Pedestal Spider Legs Maple Candle Stand. Clean vintage condition. Measures 21

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Candle Stands

Materials

Maple

Important Art Deco Hall cabinet / coat stand in oak, marble and mahogany, 1920's
Important Art Deco Hall cabinet / coat stand in oak, marble and mahogany, 1920's

Important Art Deco Hall cabinet / coat stand in oak, marble and mahogany, 1920's

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important Art Deco hall cabinet / coat stand hatstand /hatrack / coat rack / coat stand /hall tree

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal, Chrome

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Miror
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Miror

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Miror

Located in Miami, FL

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Mirror and hall stand

Category

Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Mid Century Hitchcock Mahogany Tripod Floor Candle Stand
Mid Century Hitchcock Mahogany Tripod Floor Candle Stand

Mid Century Hitchcock Mahogany Tripod Floor Candle Stand

By Hitchcock

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Hitchcock Mahogany Tripod Floor Candle Stand. Measures 14.75" in width, 12.5" in

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand
Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand

Antique George II mahogany octagonal top kettle stand

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th Century George II period mahogany octagonal top Kettle Stand, having spindle

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Circular Tilt Top Candle Stand, England, 1770
Chippendale Mahogany Circular Tilt Top Candle Stand, England, 1770

Chippendale Mahogany Circular Tilt Top Candle Stand, England, 1770

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chippendale mahogany circular top candle stand with a vasiform turned pedestal. The top rests on

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Queen Style Cherry Birdcage Candle Stand
Antique American Queen Style Cherry Birdcage Candle Stand

Antique American Queen Style Cherry Birdcage Candle Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine 19th Century Philadelphia type Tilt Candle Stand in glowing solid Cherry. The Table with

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Candle Stands

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Pedestal Candle Stand. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and built to last, this piece exudes

Category

Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Tripod Pedestal Candle Stand

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Pedestal Candle Stand. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and built to last, this piece exudes

Category

Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Adjustable Candle Stand Pedestal
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Adjustable Candle Stand Pedestal

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Adjustable Candle Stand Pedestal

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Regency mahogany candle stand that adjusts in height from 33 to 43 inches. The rich

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candle Stands

Materials

Brass

20th Century Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Side Table Candle Stand
20th Century Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Side Table Candle Stand

20th Century Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Side Table Candle Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Side Table Candle Stand. Measure 19.75" in width, 14" in

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Bamboo Hall Tree
Bamboo Hall Tree

Bamboo Hall Tree

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco Bamboo Hall Tree

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Stencil Decorated Tilt-Top Candle Stands
Pair of Stencil Decorated Tilt-Top Candle Stands

Pair of Stencil Decorated Tilt-Top Candle Stands

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Hitchcock style tilt top Stenciled candle stands in very good vintage condition. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Stands

Materials

Pine, Paint

Decorative Empire Style Wood Candle Stand With Bronze Angelic Figure
Decorative Empire Style Wood Candle Stand With Bronze Angelic Figure

Decorative Empire Style Wood Candle Stand With Bronze Angelic Figure

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Decorative Empire Style Wood Candle Stand With Bronze Angelic Figure. In very good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Candle Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table. Measures 20.5" in diameter and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

American Cherry Hepplewhite Candle Stand, Curly Maple Top, Circa 1800
American Cherry Hepplewhite Candle Stand, Curly Maple Top, Circa 1800

American Cherry Hepplewhite Candle Stand, Curly Maple Top, Circa 1800

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American cherry Hepplewhite tripod spider leg candle stand with an exceptionally figured curly

Category

Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Candle Stands

Materials

Cherry, Maple

19th Century Flint & Horner Mahogany Galleried Floor Candle Stand
19th Century Flint & Horner Mahogany Galleried Floor Candle Stand

19th Century Flint & Horner Mahogany Galleried Floor Candle Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Flint and Horner New York George III Mahogany candle stand. Great antique condition

Category

Antique 19th Century American George III Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Tilt top Tripod Base Walnut Candle Stand
19th Century Tilt top Tripod Base Walnut Candle Stand

19th Century Tilt top Tripod Base Walnut Candle Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

This candle stand dates to the later half of the 19th century. It's made of walnut. The top is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Candle Stands

Materials

Walnut

New England Queen Anne Cherry Candle Stand in Black, c.1760
New England Queen Anne Cherry Candle Stand in Black, c.1760

New England Queen Anne Cherry Candle Stand in Black, c.1760

Located in Savannah, GA

New England Queen Anne cherry candle stand, circa 1760, in our custom black finish with

Category

Antique 1760s American Candle Stands

Materials

Cherry

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table with pull out tray. Measures 13

Category

Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Federal 1820s Cherry Tilt-Top Table Candle Stand
Federal 1820s Cherry Tilt-Top Table Candle Stand

Federal 1820s Cherry Tilt-Top Table Candle Stand

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Federal simple classic tilt-top table, with turned column featuring 3 legs. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Candle Stands

Materials

Cherry

Victorian Mahogany Torchere Lamp Stand with Scallop Top, 1890
Victorian Mahogany Torchere Lamp Stand with Scallop Top, 1890

Victorian Mahogany Torchere Lamp Stand with Scallop Top, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mahogany torchere or lamp stand This is a fine quality piece made in mahogany, the torchere has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirrored Stand Side Table, Circa 1910s
Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirrored Stand Side Table, Circa 1910s

Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirrored Stand Side Table, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Victorian Carved Mahogany mirrored stand or side table, Circa 1910s. Measures 16" in

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

American Hepplewhite maple spider leg candle stand, c. 1800-10
American Hepplewhite maple spider leg candle stand, c. 1800-10

American Hepplewhite maple spider leg candle stand, c. 1800-10

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American figured maple octagonal top candle stand with an urn form turned baluster resting on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Stands

Materials

Maple

American tilt top spider leg oval candle stand, 1790-1810
American tilt top spider leg oval candle stand, 1790-1810

American tilt top spider leg oval candle stand, 1790-1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Hepplewhite mahogany oval tilt top candle stand. The tilt top is hinged to a turned

Category

Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Candle Stands

Materials

Brass

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