Dallas Torchères

a handsome, tall, slender, elegant pair of Adam-style painted (greenish) candle stands (or plant stands) supported by three columns with lion's paw feet and ram's heads, green grey a...

Candle-burning torcheres were used for centuries before modern technology gave rise to new methods of lighting. This French wrought iron candelabra torchere from the turn of the century (circa 1900) was wired to provide electrical illumination (although the wiring has since been removed). Seven large, saucer bobeches with cylindrical capitals have been arranged in a four tier light display. Each bobeche sits on an “L”-shaped arm that is affixed to a triangular frame surrounding a series of scrolls resembling a bouquet water fountain spray. The entire display sits on top of a twisted shaft adorned with a square knop in the middle. Beneath the column is a tripartite base with stepped legs. The iron has traces of oxidation, giving the black finish an orange-brown patina. Our wrought iron torchere candelabra...

In the Middle Ages, servants often held lit torches in their hands, allowing the flame to brighten the room. During the Renaissance period the torchere was introduced, becoming a safer and more decorative technique of illumination. Our wrought iron candle holder...

At almost four feet tall, this pair of giltwood altar candlesticks make quite a statement. Hand-carved in France during the 1700’s, the trip...

This pair of woodcarving torchieres origins from France, circa 1750. Majestic pieces on a mantel.

Pair of mid-19th century wrought iron torcheres ~ candlesticks were fashioned from red-hot iron by a talented blacksmith, and feature a nice height with twisted shaft and tripod base...

Large scale early 19th century Italian parcel gilt and patinated torchiere. Finely carved overall; circa 1820-1830.

These tall, light walnut wood candlesticks date to the mid to late 1600s. They were likely commissioned as altar candlesticks for a French chapel. Their shape is narrow and elegant, but widens slightly as you go down to the bottom. The motifs are from the period including stylized shells, acanthus leaves, C-and S-Scrolls, and various leaves, and more. The very top platform has two cutaways defining flowers and scrolls. Absolutely beautiful on a large table or the floor, these impressive 5 foot tall 17th...

This parcel paint wooden floor torcheres from Italy date to the 1600s and they stand 7 feet tall. In person, they are very impressive and you immediately sense these were placed in a...

This elegant forged iron fleur-de-Lis torchere is from France. The centre post is topped with a Fleur-de-Lis motif, and flanking its sides but lower, are shaped stems with candlehold...

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous 18th century Spanish cast iron seven candle floor candelabra from circa 1750. This stunning piece is elegant simplicity at it’s best with the most gorgeous natural age and patina to its surface. It is made of black cast iron with stunning natural patina. It sits on four turned and curled feet with a barley twist central column, central support, with a flowing swirled and turned top holding seven candle holders in a pyramid shape. A classic example of what would have graced a Spanish castle...

Pair of 19th century English gilt carved pedestals. Finely carved original gilding.