Modern Pedestals and Columns
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Set of 3 Steles, White Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 steles, white marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 3 white marble columns, 20th century.
1st: H: 70cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
2nd: H: 60cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
3rd: H: 50cm, W: 30cm...
Category
20th Century French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Set of 3 Steles, Black Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 steles, black marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 3 columns, black marble steles, 20th century.
1st: H: 70cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
2nd: H: 60cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
3rd: H: 30cm,...
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20th Century French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Steles, Grey Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 steles, grey marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 2 grey marble columns, 20th century.
1st: H: 100cm, W: 25cm, D: 25cm
2nd: H: 90cm, W: 25cm, D: 25cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Plant Stand measuring 11" square and standing 33" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fruitwood
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming low height Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand in great vintage condition. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 21.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Pedestal by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s polished tessellated fossil stone and travertine pedestal by Maitland-Smith.
In beautiful original vintage condition.
Constructed of wood with tessellated fossil stone and t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Tessellated White Marble Pedestals With Lighted Surfaces, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of tessellated white marble pedestals with lighted surfaces. The detail work of the marble inlay is incredible. The detail at the base with the slightly flared surface...
Category
1990s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s
Pedestal or display stand with round base. The structure is entirely made of white lacquered wood with a matt fin...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Mirror Top Display Pedestal
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elegant modern display pedestal features a brass tone mirrored finish with a beveled glass mirror top. This unique accent piece stands 30+ inches tall and is perfect for a sculpture ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Pace Collection Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Pace Collection Pedestal / Plant Stand. Modern Glass Architectural Column that can be used for sculptures or plants.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome
Black Belgian Marble Glass Topped Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Black Belgian Marble (Noir de Belgique) pedestal, of tall square form with glass top.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Hawk & Stone Claro Walnut Ribbed Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned claro walnut stand by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk & Stone. David's appreciation for nature and wood has deep roots back in New England. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Black Pedestal Column in the Modern Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A modern black laminate veneered pedestal column stand, circa late 20th century, 1970s. A great piece for sculpture, art, plant, display, etc. Parcel shipping available. Dimensions: 11" Square x 36" Height.
Italian footed bowl...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Pedestal Column Stand Smoked Black Translucent Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular smoked black translucent acrylic pedestal column stand, in the modern style, circa late-20th to early 21st century. A great piece to hold or display items such as sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Black Lighted Pedestal Column Pillar Stand or Table, circa 1970s Modern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made black high-gloss pedestal column pillar stand or table, in a hexagon shape, glass top, and internal illumination, Po...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Brass Pedestal Column Pillar Stand Signed by Designers C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style Post-Modern period brass plated pedestal column pillar stand signed by designers C. Jere, circa 1970s, 1980s. A great piece for d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
Tholos Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 20 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
Marble Pedestal by I.S.G.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic varigated marlbe pedestal is a custom one-of-a-kind piece created by the Iconic Snob Galeries.
Note: The color is a mottled gray and when the light hits it c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
Pteron column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 105 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 12 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
48" Lucite Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Note base is free so you could display an item inside the pedestal as well as on top.
Measures nearly 48 3/8" high, 12" x 12" square.
Top surface measures approximately 11 1/2 x 11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Lucite
Bespoke Marble Pedestal by I.S.G.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic varigated marlbe pedestal is a custom one-of-a-kind piece created by the Iconic Snob Galeries.
Note: There are aluminum risers on the bottom of the pedestal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Concave Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pedestal was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It Composed of bookmatched walnut, the pedestal offers a Minimalist and ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Modern Twist Pedestal Stands in Ombre Lacquered Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern twist pedestal stands in ombre lacquered finish. Unique twisted modern design in composition fiberglass material. Masterfully finished by...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Composition
Handcrafted Maple Pedestal in the Manner of Michael Graves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek handcrafted maple pedestal with ebonized details; great for display.Top is 8.25 square.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Maple
Mirrored Pedestal with Cut Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple mirror pedestal with a mirror cut-out that is asymmetrical to the piece. A compliment to many interiors and easily used for everything from art ...
Category
20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 3 Graduated Modernist Beveled Glass Mirrored Pedestals
Located in Germantown, MD
This pedestal is mirrored on all four sides and also the top. Each pane is beveled. Use them as plant stands.
They are perfect for displaying sculptures or valuable vases.
Tallest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Custom Metal Square Plinth With A Rusted Patina by Lee Stanton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom metal square plinth or pedestal with a rusted patina by Lee Stanton. Modern and minimalist in form, these stands have a warm yet industrial feel. A...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wooden Columns in Black and White following Kelly Wearstler
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of wooden columns has three sides in grey color and one finished in black and white color with an iconic wallpaper signed by Kelly Wea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Paper, Wood
Mirrored Chrome Plated and Brass Mounted Corners Wood Pedestal / Column
Located in Germantown, MD
Mirrored Chrome Plated and Brass Mounted Corners Wood Pedestal / Column in good vintage condition. Measures 10" W x 10.5"D x 32"H
W6052022.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass, Chrome
"Kyo-Co" Veneered Plywood Pedestal Designed by Nathalie Orlandi for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kyo-Co" is a pedestal, designed by Nathalie Orlandi and manufactured by Dessie', made in plywood and natural oak, natural wengè, Santos rosewood or walnut veneered.
Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 11.8", W. 11.8", H. 35.4"
DESSIE' company's mission is putting a contemporary spin on the old tradition of cabinet-making, in order to offer pieces of furniture ready to get people excited and to satisfy aesthetic and functional values of the contemporary way of living. Dessie' was started during 1990s and now proposes a collection of pieces of furniture inviting to discover a sophisticated and elegant design, an unique style where different influences merge, and to re-create a simple and refined design atmosphere for unconventional people who are freely looking for essential and high quality pieces.
A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets, cupboards, upholstered pieces of furniture and lamps, which was created having in mind an essential style and a careful attention to recent trends. Harmony of forms and care for high quality and rational design, attentively studying any detail, are some of key features of production by Dessie', which has been always reworking the legacy from the tradition by means of a strongly contemporary design language.
The aim is to create a forward-looking style which anyway doesn't lose the value of the past as a main feature, in order to give any setting an original charme, indifferent to passing fads. Hence here's a formal language which uninterruptedly takes care of details and precious finishes, while experimenting expressive capabilities of the best materials: precious woods, steel, leather, natural fibers, etc. Flexibility and possibility of customizing any piece in order to offer a "tailor-made" production is one of key design criteria followed by Dessie'. Dessie' established a close cooperation with some famous international designers, like the Catalan Jaime Tresserra, who designed "Tecnica" collection.
Besides its own production, Dessie' has been taking the assignment of selecting products by some Spanish companies (Andreu World, Carpyen, Dae, Indecasa, Mobles 114, Punt Mobles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Oak, Wenge, Walnut, Rosewood, Plywood
James de Wulf Floating Concrete Fire Pit Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
James de Wulf's Floating Concrete Fire Table is the first in a series of three designs. Distinctive single pedestal design creates the illusion of a floating concrete disc from seate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Concrete
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal Table Base
Located in Chicago, IL
I have never seen this before! Believed to be custom made by Maitland Smith, the pedestal base has vertical lines of brass. Impeccable condition. The glass oval top shown is how the ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Brass
White Pedestal Cube or End Table
Located in New York, NY
A white gloss laminate veneered pedestal or cube end table, '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later. A great piece for s...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Pedestals
By Mastercraft
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century pair of pedestals with ebonized bases brass soccles and capitals with cream lacquered plinths. American circa 1970 by Mastercraft.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Ornate Iron and Wicker Stands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ornate iron and wicker stands in excellent condition.
Larger table measures 14" in diameter and stands 28.5" tall. Shelf is is 4" high with 20" clearance. Smaller table is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Steel and Brass Pedestal in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maison Jansen style brass and steel pedestal with Lion rosettes rising on paw feet.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Steel
Marble and Glit Wood Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Marble and glit wood pedestal / plant stand.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Modernist Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist mirrored pedestal / plant stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mirror
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Column with Metal Top Modern, 7517
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hexagonal column with metal top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wooden Columns in Grey
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of wooden columns has three sides in grey color and one finished in black and white color with an iconic wallpaper signed by Kelly Wea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Paper, Wood
Illuminated White Lucite Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale Lucite pedestal was a custom fabrication and it dates to the 1980s. The sides are a solid white Lucite and the top is clear.
Note: The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Lucite
American Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pedestal was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It Composed of bookmatched walnut, the pedestal offers a minimalist and ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Modern Asian Style Red Lacquered Display Board
Located in New York, NY
Modern Asian style red lacquered display board or pedestal, marked on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Lacquer
1930s Architectural Salvage Distressed Wood Columns Set of Four
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Vintage Architectural Modern Wood Columns set of 4
Distressed condition includes original paint and patina.
Tall: 88.5 H x 7.5 diameter, Base 18 diameter,
Short: 53 x 5.75 dia...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Black and White Lucite Illuminated Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black and white illuminated Lucite pedestal was a custom made piece in the 1990s.
Note: Requires on Edison based light bulb.
Note: There are two holes on the backside for ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Lucite
21st Century Italy Wooden Grey Lacquered Column
Located in Brescia, IT
This yellow column is totally hand made in Italy and it is a contemporary production.
Clean lines and neutral color makes it a perfect standing to give more value to every sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plywood
Two Square Black Marble and Wood Plinth Pedestals with Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of two wood display pedestals with marble tops. Each pedestal is square with a black overlay. One very tall one, and the other shorter. Removable stone tops in white give them a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Marble
Public bench in perforated steel designed by Alfredo Häberli model "El Poeta"
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alfredo Haberli is a great admirer of designs by Oscar Tusquets and Lluis Clotet. As a tribute to the Catalano and Perforano Benches, he designed the Suizos Benches Collection in per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Steel
Pair of Wooden Bases Covered with Black Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wooden bases covered with black leather.
Measures: H 40 cm, W 41 cm, D 44 cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lucite Pedestal by Iconic Snob Galeries
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and clean-lined lucite pedestal was custom fabricated for Iconic Snob Galeries.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Lucite
"Opdium" Plinth by Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fredrik Paulsen
Opdium
Mdf, paint
900x400x400
2016
Flexible MDF is mounted inside-out on a double curved surface. This reveals the material's milled groves ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lluminated Pedestal Faux Goatskin with Lucite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highlight your artwork with this impressive illuminated pedestal.
Faux goatskin with Lucite, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Goatskin, Lucite
Juan and Paloma Garrido Pedestal, 2019, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Juan and Paloma Garrido Pedestal.
Geometric Form Metalic Pedestal
Various Finishes and Patinas
Handmade in the Garrido Studio
Signed
Limited Edition of 8
2019, Spain
Excellent...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Italy Pair of Fabric Covered Columns Contemporary Production
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a special pair of columns or pedestals. They are handmade in heavy and strong plywood and then covered with a patterned cotton fabric in light blue and white, with an hand w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Italian Design Pair of Green Lightened Clear Crystal Pedestal with Vases Inside
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian design pair of green lightened clear crystal pedestal with vases inside in a Comtemporary style
The columns have a vase on the top, usefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Art Moderne sycamore pedestals with 3 ram heads and round glass tops above a Greek key apron with a stretcher and round base. (T. H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS)
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Marble Pedestal, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble Pedestal
France circa 1950
solid marble construction, with cylindrical base. Made from two different species.
16.25”L x 11.25”d x 13.25”h
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Modern pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pedestals and columns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pedestals and columns made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals and columns, popular names associated with this style include Iconic Snob Galeries, DD Dimore, Alfredo Häberli, and Carpanese Home Italia. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pedestals and columns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $39,500 while the average work can sell for $1,782.
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