Pedestal often called a palm stand

What is the age on this do you think?
My guess was 1920s. Heavy.
Bought in Australia

 

Nice stand, Gato. I would be inclined to put it the other way around though.

 

Could be several decade earlier.

 

Also called a fern stand. Certainly could be used for a small sculpture/bust too.

 

Hi BronwynI did play with that but I need a smaller bust as the stand is slightly wobbly. I'm sure I can find a fern somewhere

 

Yes i get that feeling

 

Mahogany? Byron?

 

Does look rather tippy

 

Here you go. Other way up

 

Is it less wobbly that way?

 

No. the male pieces on either end of the midsection are not very long. But it will hold a palm ok.

 

It's very handsome and I'd be happy with a palm/fern on it but I'd worry with something of value like your bust. (At least in my house.) Sorry I don't know how to guess the age.

 

These are normally called a Torchere, originally candle stands in Georgian period, Victorian period for oil lamps, etc but but in mid-late Victorian times with the advent of gas lighting and electric lighting they fell out of use and were used as plant stands. This one certainly has a late Victorian look with the fluted central column but the design doesn't look English. Looks mahogany and a classic wood of the period.

 

Could it be Australian and that's why it doesn't look English? I bought it in Australia where i live.