Antique Mahogany Torchère or Plant Stand with Pierced Gallery – Georgian Period
Antique Mahogany Torchère or Plant Stand with Pierced Gallery – Georgian Period
Antique Mahogany Torchère or Plant Stand with Pierced Gallery – Georgian Period
An elegant early 19th-century mahogany torchère of refined Georgian proportions. Slender, architectural and beautifully detailed, it offers a graceful way to elevate plants or decorative objects while preserving a sense of lightness within a room.
KEY FEATURES
• Authentic late Georgian period example
• Solid mahogany construction
• Hand-pierced fretwork gallery
• Turned central column
• Gracefully splayed legs
• Lower circular display tier
• Rich, naturally developed patina
• Compact footprint
• Versatile as plant stand or pedestal
FULL DESCRIPTION
This antique mahogany torchère dates from the late Georgian period and reflects the disciplined elegance associated with early 19th-century English furniture. Its circular top is framed by a finely pierced fretwork gallery — both decorative and practical — designed to secure and showcase whatever is placed above.
A turned central column rises from a secondary lower tier, creating architectural balance while maintaining visual delicacy. The slender splayed legs provide stability and proportion, ensuring the piece feels poised rather than heavy.
Originally intended to support candles and provide ambient lighting, this torchère now adapts effortlessly to modern interiors. It functions beautifully as an antique plant stand, a pedestal for sculpture, or an accent table in hallways and alcoves. The mahogany has developed a deep, warm patina over time — a surface richness that cannot be replicated and which speaks directly to its authenticity.
For those assembling a cohesive period interior, this piece sits naturally within a Georgian furniture collection, adding vertical emphasis without visual weight.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 77 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Usable top diameter: 10.5 cm
MATERIALS
• Solid mahogany
• Pierced fretwork gallery
• Turned column
• Splayed legs
• Traditional Georgian joinery
CONDITION
Good antique condition, fully commensurate with age. Surface wear, minor fading and historic repairs are visible. These elements enhance character and confirm authenticity rather than detract from it.
ORIGIN / PERIOD
Late Georgian period
Early 19th century
England
STYLING SUGGESTIONS
Ideal as a mahogany plant stand for trailing ivy or sculptural foliage.
Equally suited to displaying a classical bust, bronze, or decorative object.
Works beautifully in Georgian, Regency, eclectic or contemporary interiors.
FAQ
Q: Can this torchère be used as a plant stand?
A: Yes, it provides a stable elevated surface ideal for plants, sculpture or decorative objects.
Q: Is this an original Georgian piece?
A: Yes, it dates from the late Georgian period and is constructed in solid mahogany.
UNIQUE POINTS
• Authentic early 19th-century example
• Elegant pierced detailing
• Architecturally balanced proportions
• Compact scale
• Decorative versatility
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