Sometimes also referred to as a 'candlestand', a torchere is a tall narrow table with a circular top with a long central stem, standing on a tripod base, used to stand candlesticks or, in the later part of the 19th century, oil lamps. The tops are sometimes fitted with a gallery. Similar to wine tables or tea-kettle stands, they differ in height: tables are rarely more than 80 cm in height whereas candlestands are usually some 150 cm or more high.

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Three late Victorian torcheres, with square tops above turned…

Late Victorian Square Top Torchères: Trio of Elegant Heights

Three late Victorian torcheres, with square tops above turned and reeded pedestals on square bases, height 102 cm, 83 cm, 51 cm (3)

A pair of neo classical carved and gilt torcheres, second half…

Neo Classical Torchères, Piranesi Style

A pair of neo classical carved and gilt torcheres, second half 19th century, in the manner of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 137 cm high each

A pair of George IV ormolu photophores, each standing on three…

George IV Ormolu Photophores with Glass Shades

A pair of George IV ormolu photophores, each standing on three leaf cast lion paw legs, with a central pendant pine cone boss, rising to an anthemion cast, beaded and reeded shaft supporting the stiff leaf and entrelac cast drip pan, and anthemion cast…

A pair of large silvered and giltwood torcheres, French, circa…

French Silvered and Giltwood Torchères, 1800

A pair of large silvered and giltwood torcheres, French, circa 1800, 120 cm high

A rare pair of solid carved fruitwood torcheres, Italian circa…

Italian Fruitwood Torchere Pair, 1700

A rare pair of solid carved fruitwood torcheres, Italian circa 1700, with traces of original gilding, 60 cm high

A large and beautiful pair of silvered-gesso and carved wood…

Italian Silvered-Gesso Carved Wood Torchères, 1700

A large and beautiful pair of silvered-gesso and carved wood torcheres, Italian circa 1700, 114 cm high

A very fine pair of carved limewood and gilt-gesso torcheres,…

Italian Carved Limewood & Gilt-Gesso Torchères, 1780

A very fine pair of carved limewood and gilt-gesso torcheres, Italian circa 1780, 115 cm high

A very fine pair of carved limewood and gilt-gesso torcheres,…

Italian Gilt-Gesso Torchères, Late 18th Century

A very fine pair of carved limewood and gilt-gesso torcheres, Italian circa 1780, 112 cm high

19th century ornately carved Italian parcel gilt torchere 131…

Italian Parcel Gilt Torchere, 19th Century

19th century ornately carved Italian parcel gilt torchere 131 cm height

A pair of carved walnut torcheres, French, 18th century, 75 cm…

18th Century French Walnut Torchères (Pair)

A pair of carved walnut torcheres, French, 18th century, 75 cm high

A 19th century highly decorative carved wood torchere, the…

Decorative 19th Century Carved Wood Torchere

A 19th century highly decorative carved wood torchere, the serpentine top supported upon a scroll, cherub, fruit and mask column, the tripod base with lion's paw feet, height 119 cm.

Antique torchere stand with barley twist column and three legs,…

Barley twist torchere stand

Antique torchere stand with barley twist column and three legs, 30 cm diameter, 93 cm high

A pair of French provincial style carved torchere lamps, each…

French Provincial Carved Torchere Lamps - Pair

A pair of French provincial style carved torchere lamps, each painted and gilt with a leaf carved knopped standard and tripartite base, later fitted for electricity, 94 cm high

Antique mahogany tripod pedestal torchere with ball & claw feet,…

Mahogany Pedestal Torchere with Ball & Claw Feet

Antique mahogany tripod pedestal torchere with ball & claw feet, 101 cm high, 27.5 cm diameter top

Edwardian oak torchere, with circular top, above a barley twist…

Edwardian Oak Torchere with Barley Twist Support

Edwardian oak torchere, with circular top, above a barley twist support, on a square base, height 111 cm

A tall mahogany Victorian fluted torchere or pedestal height…

Mahogany Victorian Fluted Torchere - 150cm Height

A tall mahogany Victorian fluted torchere or pedestal height 150 cm

A pair of medieval style silvered torchere, 75 cm high

Medieval-style Silvered Torchere Pair (75cm)

A pair of medieval style silvered torchere, 75 cm high

A pair of ebonised gilded Spanish torcheres, 144 cm high

Ebonised Spanish Torchères with Gilded Detailing

A pair of ebonised gilded Spanish torcheres, 144 cm high

Reeded beech torchere, Art Nouveau tile inset, 106 cm

Art Nouveau Beech Torchere with Tile Inset

Reeded beech torchere, Art Nouveau tile inset, 106 cm

Victorian mahogany torchere, leaf decorated spiral column on…

Mahogany Leaf Torchere on TriPod Base

Victorian mahogany torchere, leaf decorated spiral column on tripod base

French style marble top torchere 27.5 cm diameter, 90 cm high

French Marble Top Torchere, 90cm High

French style marble top torchere 27.5 cm diameter, 90 cm high

A Georgian mahogany torchere, 19th century, later top and…

Georgian Mahogany Torchere, 19th Century

A Georgian mahogany torchere, 19th century, later top and stripped finish, 163 cm high

A George III mahogany torchere stand, the octagonal top with…

George III Mahogany Torchere Stand

A George III mahogany torchere stand, the octagonal top with pierced fretwork gallery, on a stop fluted column pedestal with acanthus carved baluster knop, on acanthus carved cabriole legs with cabochon carved knees and claw and ball feet. Height 80.5 cm,…

A pair of Victorian mahogany torcheres, 19th century, each with…

Victorian Mahogany Torchères, 19th Century

A pair of Victorian mahogany torcheres, 19th century, each with a circular top and raised edge, upon a fluted column and turned lower body, and raised upon three outsweeping legs, 133.5 cm high

Late Victorian mahogany torchere, with a square top, above a…

Victorian Mahogany Torchere, 102cm Height

Late Victorian mahogany torchere, with a square top, above a turned support on a square base, height 102 cm

Late Victorian oak torchere, with a square top above a fluted…

Victorian Oak Torchere, 105cm Height

Late Victorian oak torchere, with a square top above a fluted cylindrical support on square base, height 105 cm

A pair of late Victorian Adam style giltwood torcheres, each…

Victorian giltwood torcheres from Dame Nellie Melba's collection

A pair of late Victorian Adam style giltwood torcheres, each with a circular top on three slender ram's head supports with leaf and hairy hoof feet on a triform base, height 113 cm. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby's…

Three footed torchere in paint and partial gilding, carved wood…

French Carved Wood Torchere with Partial Gilding

Three footed torchere in paint and partial gilding, carved wood French origins. Probably early 19th century. Height 85 cm

Italian wooden torchere candle stand, 18th/19th century,…

Italian Painted Wooden Torchere Candle Stand with Electrical Fittings

Italian wooden torchere candle stand, 18th/19th century, modified for electrical fittings. Painted and partial gilt. On a 3 footed base Height1.7m

Italian gilt and painted torchere, 18th century, surmounted…

18th Century Italian Gilt Torchere with Laurel Swags

Italian gilt and painted torchere, 18th century, surmounted with vase shaped top raised on a fluted column and tripod base with laurel swags, height 140 cm. Provenance: The collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Pair of Italian polychromed painted torcheres, 19th century,…

Italian Polychromed Torchere Pair, 19th Century

Pair of Italian polychromed painted torcheres, 19th century, each carved with acanthus leaves and floral motifs, raised on platform with three scrolled feet (2), height 167 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Good 19th century Italian figural torchere, with circular top,…

Italian Faun Torchere, 19th Century, 55cm Height (a/f)

Good 19th century Italian figural torchere, with circular top, resting upon the shoulders of a faun with flask tied to his waist, on a circular base, a/f, height 55 cm

An English George III giltwood torchere, with a circular top…

George III giltwood torchere with ram's head monopodia

An English George III giltwood torchere, with a circular top above a fluted and beaded frieze, on ram's head monopodia, with moulded down-swept supports and drapery swag moulded undertier, on Greek key and acanthus scroll foot 131 cm high

A French carved giltwood torchere, 19th century, 81 cm high

19th Century French Giltwood Torchere - 81cm High

A French carved giltwood torchere, 19th century, 81 cm high

An outstanding pair of 19th century Venetian Nubian figured…

19th Century Venetian Nubian Figured Torchere Pair

An outstanding pair of 19th century Venetian Nubian figured torcheres supported on a tri form winged griffin base. 121 cm high.

A pair of gilt metal wall lamps in the torchere style

Gilt Torchere Wall Lamps

A pair of gilt metal wall lamps in the torchere style

Regency style patinated bronze and ormolu three-light torchere…

Regency Style Bronze and Ormolu Three-Light Torchere

Regency style patinated bronze and ormolu three-light torchere 20th century three lights, above a fluted column capped by acanthus leaves, raised on three lion paw feet, on a concave-sided triangular wooden base

18th century Italian walnut torchere, with shaped top,…

Italian Walnut Putto Torchere

18th century Italian walnut torchere, with shaped top, supported by a putto holding grapes, surrounded by scrolls and flowers, raised on three feet, height 95 cm

18th/19th century German oak torchere, with circular top,…

German Oak Torchere with Winged Fauns

18th/19th century German oak torchere, with circular top, supported on the backs of three winged fauns, on a stepped circular support on three paw feet, height 114 cm

A fine pair of antique Italian silver gilt wood torcheres,…

Italian Neoclassical Silver Gilt Wood Torcheres

A fine pair of antique Italian silver gilt wood torcheres, circa 1800, well carved decorative pedestals with metal candleholders and dishes, lavishly decorated throughout in the formal neoclassical manner with stiff, leaf, acanthus, and pendant husk…

A mahogany torchere stand late 19th century height 155.5 cm

Late 19th Century Mahogany Torchere Stand (155.5 cm)

A mahogany torchere stand late 19th century height 155.5 cm

A pair of carved giltwood torcheres 60 cm high

Giltwood Torchères - 60cm Height

A pair of carved giltwood torcheres 60 cm high

Edwardian oak torchere, with a circular top, above a carved…

Oak Spiral Torchere, 91cm Height

Edwardian oak torchere, with a circular top, above a carved spiral support and cricular base, height 91 cm

Antique rosewood torchere, with inlaid and carved top supported…

Rosewood Torchere with Inlaid Carving and Barley Twist Base

Antique rosewood torchere, with inlaid and carved top supported by a barley twist tripod pedestal base, 85 cm high

Two large Indian torcheres 123 cm high

Indian Torcheres: 123cm High Pair

Two large Indian torcheres 123 cm high

A pair of carved giltwood torchere lamps, Italian 19th century,…

Giltwood Torchere Lamps, Italian 19th Century

A pair of carved giltwood torchere lamps, Italian 19th century, height 81 cm

Marble pedestal torchere 101 cm high

101cm Marble Pedestal Torchere

Marble pedestal torchere 101 cm high

An Italian carved and silver gilt torchere 170 cm high

Italian Silver Gilt Carved Torchere - 170cm High

An Italian carved and silver gilt torchere 170 cm high

A large carved and gilded torchere 110 cm high

Gilded Torchere: 110cm of Carved Elegance

A large carved and gilded torchere 110 cm high

Pair of mahogany converted torcheres on tripod base

Mahogany Tripod Torchere Pair

Pair of mahogany converted torcheres on tripod base

A Georgian style torchere, carved mahogany, 20th century, 136…

Georgian Mahogany Torchere, 136cm High

A Georgian style torchere, carved mahogany, 20th century, 136 cm high

Marble pedestal torchere 96 cm height approx

Marble Pedestal Torchere - 96cm Height

Marble pedestal torchere 96 cm height approx

Pair of Edwardian marble top torcheres, with molded tops above…

Edwardian Marble Top Torchere Pair

Pair of Edwardian marble top torcheres, with molded tops above tapering columns terminating in concave molding on plinth bases, with green marble tops, height 115.5 cm width 31 cm

Mahogany torchere with carved/turned pedestal height 100 cm,…

Carved Mahogany Torchere, 100cm height

Mahogany torchere with carved/turned pedestal height 100 cm, diameter 30 cm

Pair of Restoration figural ormolu candelabra, c. 1830, adorned…

Classical Figural Candelabra Pair

Pair of Restoration figural ormolu candelabra, c. 1830, adorned with classical female and male figures, each holding a four branch torchere and standing on a globe, on acanthus leaves and trellis decorated plinths (2), height 69 cm

A late Victorian grey and pale alabaster torchere, the square…

Victorian Alabaster Torchere

A late Victorian grey and pale alabaster torchere, the square top with canted corners, plain cylindrical section stem, octagonal base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 107 cm

A decorative giltwood carved torchere, with a small Ionic…

Giltwood Torchere with Ionic Capital and Fluted Column

A decorative giltwood carved torchere, with a small Ionic capital supported on a slender tapering fluted and carved column from an acanthus capped tripod base. Height 145 cm

Antique figural carved torchere, 34 cm x 34 cm, 90 cm high

Figural Carved Torchere, Antique

Antique figural carved torchere, 34 cm x 34 cm, 90 cm high

European mahogany torchere, with brass inlay gallery top…

Mahogany Torchere with Brass Inlay and Fluted Supports

European mahogany torchere, with brass inlay gallery top supported by turned and fluted supports, 40 cm x 40 cm, 88 cm high

A pair of cast metal torcheres, height 166 cm

Metal torcheres, 166 cm height

A pair of cast metal torcheres, height 166 cm

A pair of French brass torcheres, circa 1850s. 163 cm high, 64.…

French Brass Torcheres, 1850s

A pair of French brass torcheres, circa 1850s. 163 cm high, 64.5 cm diameter (approximately)

An impressive Italian torchere of a nubile young woman…

Nubile Torchere with Candelabra, 1860

An impressive Italian torchere of a nubile young woman supporting candelabra, circa 1860. 217 cm high, 56 cm diameter

A pair of decorative modern French style torcheres with brown…

French-style Gilt Torchere Pair with Faux Marble Tops

A pair of decorative modern French style torcheres with brown faux marble tops, mahogany veneer with lavish gilt embellishment, vase shapes decorated with female term figures, leaves, flowers and scrolls. Height 83 cm, the top 20 x 20 cm

An oak Arts & Crafts plant stand torchere

Arts & Crafts Oak Plant Stand Torchere

An oak Arts & Crafts plant stand torchere

A cut crystal torchere in the style of Osler of Birmingham

Osler-style Crystal Torchere

A cut crystal torchere in the style of Osler of Birmingham

A pair of large carved wooden torcheres, 68 cm high

Carved Wooden Torcheres - 68cm

A pair of large carved wooden torcheres, 68 cm high

19th century Aesthetic movement torchere pedestal, in tones of…

Red and Blue Aesthetic Torchere Pedestal

19th century Aesthetic movement torchere pedestal, in tones of red and blue

A French antique torchere stand, with gilt metal fittings on…

French Gilt Metal Torchere Stand (103cm)

A French antique torchere stand, with gilt metal fittings on three legs with circular top, condition: very good, height 103 cm

A pair of Gothic revival brass mounted torchere, 20th century,…

Gothic Revival Brass Torcheres, 20th Century

A pair of Gothic revival brass mounted torchere, 20th century, 132 cm high

Two antique Eastern dragon carved torcheres, tops 30.5 cm x 34…

Antique Eastern Dragon Carved Torcheres - Pair

Two antique Eastern dragon carved torcheres, tops 30.5 cm x 34 cm and 33.5 cm x 36.5 cm, 93 cm high

A pair of brass torcheres, 60 x 15 cm

Brass Torchieres, 60 x 15 cm

A pair of brass torcheres, 60 x 15 cm

A pair of late 18th century Italian carved wood torcheres, 68…

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Torchere Pair

A pair of late 18th century Italian carved wood torcheres, 68 cm high

Vintage French carved timber torchere, 85.5 cm high approx.

French Carved Timber Torchere - 85.5cm High

Vintage French carved timber torchere, 85.5 cm high approx.

A pair of painted gilt wood pricket torcheres, Italian, 18th…

18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Torchères

A pair of painted gilt wood pricket torcheres, Italian, 18th century, 97 cm high

A pair of carved silver gilt torcheres, French, circa 1800, 94…

French Silver Gilt Torchères, 1800

A pair of carved silver gilt torcheres, French, circa 1800, 94 cm high. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A pair of important fruitwood elaborately carved torcheres on…

17th Century Italian Fruitwood Torchere Pair

A pair of important fruitwood elaborately carved torcheres on tripod base, Italian, 17th century, embellished with putti, ram's head masks and floral swags, 180 cm high

Pair of carved mahogany torcheres, 40 cm diameter, 92 cm high

Mahogany Carved Torchere Pair

Pair of carved mahogany torcheres, 40 cm diameter, 92 cm high

A pair of brass torcheres, French, late 19th century, 72 cm high

French Brass Torchères, Late 19th Century

A pair of brass torcheres, French, late 19th century, 72 cm high

A carved giltwood torchere, 19th century, 81 cm high

19th Century Giltwood Torchere, 81 cm High

A carved giltwood torchere, 19th century, 81 cm high

A pair of Italian 19th century giltwood gesso torcheres, each…

Italian Giltwood Acanthus Torchères, 19th Century

A pair of Italian 19th century giltwood gesso torcheres, each with accanthus leaf mouldings on three lion paw feet, 164 cm high, (2)

A carved & gilded 19th century Florentine torchere, converted…

Gilded Florentine Torchere Converted to Electricity

A carved & gilded 19th century Florentine torchere, converted to Electricity, 167 cm

A pair of carved and gilded French torcheres, 18th century,…

18th Century French Gilded Torchere Pair

A pair of carved and gilded French torcheres, 18th century, with elaborate foliate decoration each standing on three feet, spiked platform top. 88 cm high

A pair of antique brass torcheres

Antique Brass Torchères Pair

A pair of antique brass torcheres

A pair of gilt lotus torcheres, 70 cm high

Gilt Lotus Torchères - 70cm Height

A pair of gilt lotus torcheres, 70 cm high

A pair of carved and gilded figural torchere lamps, wired for…

Gilded Figural Torchere Lamps with Provenance

A pair of carved and gilded figural torchere lamps, wired for electricity, 96 cm high including shade. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A pair of silvered and carved wood torcheres, Italian 17th/18th…

Italian Silvered Wood Torcheres, 17th/18th Century

A pair of silvered and carved wood torcheres, Italian 17th/18th century, 133 cm high

A striking pair of gilded torcheres, with Egyptian revival…

Egyptian Revival Gilded Torchere Pair

A striking pair of gilded torcheres, with Egyptian revival inspiration, the torcheres with papyrus cluster pedestals and leaf capitals, draped with carved swags, three scrolling legs with leaf decoration and raised on a beaded shaped base on ball feet.…

A giltwood polychrome torchere, Italian, 19th century. 158 cm…

Italian Polychrome Torchere, 19th Century, 158cm High

A giltwood polychrome torchere, Italian, 19th century. 158 cm high

A pair of cut crystal metal mounted torchere glass and metal…

Crystal Torchere Candle Sticks with Metal Mounts

A pair of cut crystal metal mounted torchere glass and metal candle sticks

A French ebonised ormolu mounted torchere, circa 1900 The…

French Ormolu Torchere with Sevres Porcelain Plaque, 1900

A French ebonised ormolu mounted torchere, circa 1900 The circular top inset with a Sevres pattern porcelain plaque, having a rose pink ground, the central reserve depicting a classical woman's head in profile with the Grecian letters Sigma, Alpha, Pi and…

A pair of George I style silver foil overlaid torcheres, each…

George I style silver foil torcheres, 77 cm high

A pair of George I style silver foil overlaid torcheres, each with a lobed stem and a platform base, 77 cm high

A Victorian mahogany TORCHÈRE, late 19th century, a tall…

Victorian Mahogany Torchère Pedestal

A Victorian mahogany TORCHÈRE, late 19th century, a tall parlour pedestal on a single turned column terminating in three splayed inward scrolling legs and a finial, with relief carved acanthus detailing to the base. Height 120 cm

A pair of brass torcheres, English, 18th/19th century. 90 cm…

English Brass Torchères, 18th/19th Century, 90cm High

A pair of brass torcheres, English, 18th/19th century. 90 cm high

A pair of gilt brass torcheres, Italian, probably 19th century.…

Italian Gilt Brass Torchères, 19th Century

A pair of gilt brass torcheres, Italian, probably 19th century. 70 cm high

A George IV faux porphyry parcel gilt torchere, circa 1825…

George IV faux porphyry torchere with gilt lotus volute

A George IV faux porphyry parcel gilt torchere, circa 1825 having a beaded rim to the circular top, the tapering faux porphyry ground column mounted with a gilt lotus volute and upturned gilt acanthus collar, supported on a triform base surmounted by…

A carved and polychrome decorated corner torchere, probably…

18th Century Italian Polychrome Corner Torchere

A carved and polychrome decorated corner torchere, probably Italian, 18th century. 134 cm high