English Torchères

A wonderful 19th century wrought iron candelabra, heavy form blacksmith made with lovely scroll details. The 5 arm candle tree is almost 3ft across, each c...

Fine pair of George III mahogany torcheres having hexagonal tops with lacy pierced galleries, over graceful tripartite stands with scrolled feet.

A stunning set of 6 Pique Cireges from London, England. Beautifully constructed from lacquered wood with metal accents. Super chic. The Pique Cierges may be purchased in the set of 6...

Hallmarked in London in 1756 by John Priest, this charming pair of George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzl...

This elegant pair of Dolphin Sconce Holders showcases intricate craftsmanship and timeless maritime-inspired design. Each sconce features a beautifully detailed dolphin figure, grace...

Impressive Louis XVI style torchere bases with up lighters. Beautifully hand-carved and gilded by hand using traditional methods in an antique finish.

A pair of painted hardwood neo-classical torcheres in the manner of Robert Adam. With tripartite Corinthian supports, stylised ram’s heads and cloven hoof...

A fine and rare pair of English Regency period torchères, or stands (or candle stands) in the manner of Thomas Hope. Circa 1810. Both are raised on tapering simulated-bronze column supports with circular tops and fluted gilt collars, on concave-sided triform bases with winged-panther mask monopodia. The column bases issue from spreading, gilded, carved lotuses. These antique torcheres might also be referred to as columns, ornamental stands, candle sticks, or candelabra. In superb condition throughout. Literature: ‘Thomas Hope – Regency Designer’ ed. David Watkin & Philip Hewat-Jaboor, Yale University Press, New Haven and London (2008). The Aurora Room, Duchess Street, photo from V & A Museum, fig. 68-1, p. 378. The Royal Collection, HM Queen Elizabeth II, RCIN 588- 1-2, 45- 1-2, figs. 78-2, 78-3, p. 396. The Faringdon Collection, Buscot Park, Oxfordshire, illustr. 88, p. 414. The pair of stands we are offering here correspond closely to the pair in the Faringdon Collection (see above). Watkin and Hewat-Jaboor state; ‘’A ‘Roman’ stand of this precise design, perhaps an imaginative variation on one published by Visconti*, is illustrated in ‘Household Furniture’, plate L, number 2… Hope also owned several classical Roman candelabra...

A beautifully carved antique torchere / plant table. This was made in England in the Victorian period, it dates from around 1850-1860’s period. The quality is amazing, the carving i...

Quality antique carved mahogany torchere with an attractive round mahogany top supported by a shaped carved reeded column raised on three shaped carved...

A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...

Handsome George III giltwood pedestal candle stand featuring a fluted tapered column with highly carved base including acanthus leaves and shells and a round wooden dish top measurin...

This set of tall candlesticks, or torcheres could have been Church candle pricket torcheres. They hold large 1" diam. or so wax candles, above a wide...

A smart pair of Regency tall torcheres, in the Brighton Pavilion manner. Colourfully executed in simulated marble decoration. The square top with moulded edge simulated in Porto, wi...

A monumental pair of finely carved Mahogany Grand Tour design specialist aged painted and gesso decorated torcheres.