Its been a very long time since these were last in stock. These torcheres – with the matching chandelier – are the most technically difficult pieces I produce and so take a lot of time, concentration and a steady hand!
Both the torcheres and chandeliers have been designed and made exclusively by me, I create the the figure on the plinth, then add the electric lights and decorations, before hand painting and gilding. This Torchere pair is inspired by the Meissen style, and is individually made, with each flower and leaf hand applied, painted and gilded. This pair are in pastel shades and feature a cherub on a Corinthian style plinth holding up a 3 arm electric light fitting (screw in candle bulbs) swathed in flowers.
They are painted in the same colours as the chandeliers currently in stock to create a matched set of lighting, wall lights can also be made to order. I also make the torchere pairs in ebony and gold and have matching gold chandeliers to go with them.
NOTE: What is a Torchere? the name come from the French for torch/light and is basically a tall, floor standing candelabra usually with several lights. They were first introduced in France towards the end of the 17th century made from gilded and sometimes ebonised wood. Most often they took the form of cherubs, godesses, or exotic figures in arabic, african, indian or chinese costumes – or occasionally mythical beasts, all standing on ornate plinths holding lights aloft.
Later, with the development of European porcelain they came in china form – which is what has inspired this pastel pair to complement the chandeliers I make inspired by those in the castles of Ludwig ll of Bavaria. He was the patron of the Meissen porcelain factory and was always looking for new and exciting ways of displaying the products of his factories.
Measurements: 45mm wide x 130mm high x 45mm deep aprox
