19th Century Louis XV Plant Stand

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Antique carved wooden flower stand column - louis xv style - 19th century. Elegant column flower stand or display pedestal, … Read more Antique carved wooden flower stand column - louis xv style - 19th century. Elegant column flower stand or display pedestal, made of solid wood in a warm tone, probably walnut or another fruitwood. Tall and slender structure, consisting of four curved and molded legs, ending in worked feet, joined by a second base or lower circular shelf. The upper waist features carved and partially openwork decoration, composed of volutes, acanthus leaves, palmettes and vegetal motifs. The slightly recessed circular top is surrounded by a wide carved frieze with stylized leaves. A piece in the louis xv / rococo revival style, probably of continental european production - possibly french or belgian - datable to the late 19th or early 20th century. No visible maker's mark. Probable origin: continental europe, possibly france or belgium. Period: c. 1890–1920. Style: louis xv / rococo revival. Materials: solid carved and openwork wood. Dimensions: 98 × 26 × 26 cm. Condition: good condition, structurally stable, showing wear, darkening and minor signs of use. See less