Pöytävalaisin (2) - Puu - Lamppu / Tocheiro (82 cm.)

Tocheiro / Candeeiro portugês, from XVIII century, executed in carved wood, in the taste of D. José, later adapted to a table lamp. The piece presents a vertical composition with a strongly sculptural character, resting on a cut and tripartite base, formed by wide, voluted feet, joined by curvilinear and raised elements. The base is richly worked with scrolls, shell motifs, foliage and rocaille-inspired motifs characteristic of the Rococo decorative language, spread in Portugal during the reign of D. José I. The central body develops from a framed plinth, rising into a turned and carved shaft with a dynamic profile, articulated by successive constrictions, projections and decorative reserves. Along the stem, vegetal motifs and asymmetric drawing elements can be observed, with curves and counter-curves that reinforce the elegance and dynamism of the composition. In the lower zone of the stem, the decoration becomes more exuberant, with projecting volutes and foliar elements that integrate organically into the base. The upper part also presents successive framed rings and carvings, culminating in the contemporary electrical adaptation. The wood preserves an old patina and signs of aging, with surface wear, small losses and marks compatible with the age of the piece, contributing to preserve the historical character of the object. Originally conceived as a tocheiro or candle lighting element, it was later electrified and adapted to a lamp, with the old structure kept as a base. It is currently equipped with a light fabric lampshade, of a conical-truncated shape, decorated with a galloon in beige and brown tones. The design of the base, the richness of the carving and the presence of rocaille motifs allow placing the piece within Portuguese furniture and decorative arts of the D. José period, marked by the assimilation of French Rococo taste and its interpretation in national workshops.

Origen: Portugal
Época: siglo XVIII
Estilo: D. José / Rococó portugués
Material: madeira entalhada
Decoração: concheados, volutas, folhagens e motivos rocaille
Tipologia original: tocheiro
Adaptação: posteriormente eletrificado e convertido em candeeiro
Altura total: 82 cm