Hand-Carved Italian Torchère Floor Candlestick Italy, Late 19th Century Vintage Posters

Hand-Carved Italian Torchère Floor Candlestick Italy, Late 19th Century Vintage PostersIncredibly unique, this discovery of monumental Italian torchre appealed on every level, from its beautifully aged olive and sage toned painted finish, dramatic paw foot base and elegant hand turned silhouette. Originally created as a floor candlestick for grand European interiors, this sculptural piece now works beautifully as a statement object in both traditional and contemporary spaces, with styling ideas aplenty Authentic age, layered patina and

while remnants of the original silvered finish subtly emerge beneath decades of oxidation and wear

Original vintage condition with age-related creases

We were drawn immediately to this exceptional mirrors ornate yet strong and unique structure

the surface will gradually develop a natural patina

Either side of a bed instead of lamps

Style them:

Printed for the exhibition and retaining its authentic folds

framed within a restrained architectural layout that is unmistakably French in its graphic design

Such was his expertise that museums such as Versailles and the Metropolitan Museum of Art consulted him on the installation of period rooms

providing a focal point without overpowering the piece

A beautifully proportioned  Provençal ladderback bench

giving the piece both stability and a sense of craftsmanship