2 wooden pedestals column with Hand-Carved Grapevine Motif, France 1950s

These are a classic pair of torchère/plant stand pedestals — the tall cylindrical column format was extremely popular from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century for displaying plants, sculptures, or lamps. The grapevine motif (vines, leaves, grape clusters) is a recurring decorative theme strongly associated with Victorian, Art Nouveau, and early 20th-century European craftsmanship, which explains why they look older than the 1950s — they were likely made in a historicist or revival style, deliberately evoking an earlier aesthetic. Dimensions (H 100 cm × Ø 30 cm, usable top Ø 24 cm) are very typical for this type. The solid, full-grain construction and substantial weight point to genuine quality hardwood, most likely Cuban or African mahogany, both of which were commonly used in mid-century European furniture workshops.