Antique Inlaid Mahogany Tripod Jardiniere Plant Stand with Brass Mounts, 1890s

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A slatted openwork basket forms the upper bowl of this mahogany tripod jardiniere, constructed from gently curved vertical ribs anchored … Read more A slatted openwork basket forms the upper bowl of this mahogany tripod jardiniere, constructed from gently curved vertical ribs anchored between a flat top rim and a circular turned base. Designed to accommodate an ornamental planter or ceramic cachepot, the basket tapers inwards at the waist, providing secure support while allowing the container beneath to be visible through the uprights. Cast brass lion-mask mounts with loop handles are fitted to the top terminal of each upright leg. Draped between these brass masks are delicate ball-chain swags that loop loosely around the exterior of the timber ribs. Fine boxwood stringing traces the outer edges of the main uprights and follows the continuous curve of the three splayed sabre legs down to the floor. Beneath the main receptacle sits a turned mahogany drop finial that punctuates the underside of the bowl. Stability is reinforced lower down by an arched triform undertier shelf linking the three legs. This lower stretcher features an inlaid circular boxwood fan patera medallion at its centre, creating a contrasting decorative focal point amidst the warm reddish-brown timber tones. Crafted in the United Kingdom, this plant stand dates to the early twentieth century, reflecting the neoclassical revival tastes of the Edwardian era. Standing at an overall height of 83 cm, the compact footprint and elevated urn design make it well suited for positioning in a corner, hallway, or bay window to display trailing ferns, palms, or flowering indoor plants. See less