The pattern of twisted iron in the upright arms seems Celtic to me, but I can't find that it is. However, I did stumble upon the correct term to describe this type of iron work: "basket twist" or "blacksmith's twist". There's even a website that describes how you can make it yourself, if you happen to have a forge handy:
http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/btwist/index.htm
Here's a view of half the pair, full-length. One thinks of floor candelabra for weddings, but these would also serve well in many other settings, indoors and out:
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