Grecian Revival Cast Iron Torchere

A gilt brass adjustable tripod table light raised on ball feet. Such an advanced design for the period.

Fabulous colour.

A pair of patinated brass extending table lights by F.C. Osler of London.

Dark patinated brass raised on a quatrefoil base.

The patinated brass “Witches Hat” supporting a reeded and acid etched shade.

A faceted and brilliant cut glass column on a circular silver plated mount.

A very handsome 18th century torchere in hand-forged iron - from the Catalan region of Spain. Excellent craftsmanship.

A wonderful primitive 18th century torchere from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from sturdy oak and iron.

1920’s rococo revival cast iron and brass bridge lamp with shade. Ornate mix of cast iron and brass along the base and stem with foliate patterns. Cu...

A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...

Large 80" tall custom made Art Deco Revival torchiere floor lamp featuring a bare metal and black enameled color scheme with a stepped lamp shade. Available- 4 1980, USA.

Rare and very decorative, handcrafted floor lamp (former oil lamp). If you have an appetite for rare, ornate and highly decorative antiques then this rare floor lamp could be gracing your home soon. Also thanks to its wide enough and striking tripod base this former oil lamp stands...