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| Weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 61 × 61 × 147.3 cm |
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Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand 58″ Tall
£200.00 Excl. VAT
Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand
An antique Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand adds graceful height and character to any interior setting. Providing height to trailing foliage, this hand carved torchere brings a heritage aesthetic to any interior space. The wood’s deep tones add visual warmth, while its durability ensures lasting structure.
Dimensions- Diameter 24″ (base)/9″ (platform) x Height 58″ (Diameter 61cm (base)/22.8cm (platform) x Height 147.3cm)
Please note: there is slight damage to the rim of the platform, which can be easily repaired.
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be defects and wear marks. This includes colour variation, varying defects, size differences and other variations.
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Description
Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand 58″ Tall
A Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand adds graceful height and character to any interior setting. Originally, a torchere was a tall stand designed to hold a candelabra or torch. Over time, its function evolved, and it became a refined way to display decorative items or plants. Consequently, this antique example, standing at 58 inches tall, is an elegant way to showcase trailing foliage in hallways or reception rooms.
Mahogany became popular for furniture in the 18th century, prized for its strength, rich colour, and ability to hold fine detail. Indeed, craftsmen favoured it for its density and resistance to warping. This makes it an ideal wood for a statement piece like this Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand. Additionally, the wood’s deep tones add visual warmth, while its durability ensures lasting structure.
This particular torchere offers a 9-inch diameter platform, perfect for a small or medium planter. Its 24-inch wide tripod base ensures stability, while the claw and ball feet add historic interest. The hand-carved central pillar features a spiralling foliage motif, with a drooping leaf knuckle supporting the top. Each carved detail reflects the artisan’s skill and the period’s design sensibilities.
Best for Trailing Plants
A Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand pairs beautifully with a trailing plant in a wide-based pot. The foliage can flow naturally over the edge, enhancing vertical interest in large rooms. Although it shows signs of wear, the marks, surface scratches, and small chips only add to its visual narrative. Missing lacquer on the feet softens the finish, giving it an honest, lived-in quality.
Choosing a reclaimed piece like this Mahogany Torchere Plant Stand supports sustainability and reduces demand for new materials. Reclaimed furniture brings depth to interiors and adds unique character you won’t find in new items. This Mahogany Torchere tells its own story while offering a beautiful and practical purpose. Its imperfections become a feature, not a flaw, reflecting both age and enduring craftsmanship.
Match with small marble urns to create a vibrant display.
