Modern Pedestals
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
144
47
13
to
19
79
79
204
92
128
354
204
101
81
50
50
42
35
32
30
26
25
21
16
16
15
10
6
47
157
3
5
31
1
1
13
5
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
90
88
57
36
32
90
61
46
20
19
7
7
6
6
6
Style: Modern
Set of 2 Ash and Wax Side Tables or Pedestals by Christopher Norman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This series by Los Angeles–based artist Christopher Norman explores the traits of molded forms executed in exceptional woods. The mass and the scale of the curves are unusual while b...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Ash
Pair Arthur Court Style Polished Aluminum Chinese Coin Hexagon Tables, 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Arthur Court style Cast Aluminum Chinese Coin end tables, coffee tables, conservatory tables. stools. plant stands. Featuring fine quality, Eastern ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Lacquered Tsugime Pedestal Table by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tsugime table was aptly named from the Japanese translated meaning of the word “joint” or “to fit together”. The pedestals melding geometries shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquered Tsugime Pedestal Table by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tsugime table was aptly named from the Japanese translated meaning of the word “joint” or “to fit together”. The pedestals melding geometries shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Plinth Coco, Made in Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Modern sculpture pedestal featured by quilted blue velvet upholstery and golden metal chain at the base, woven with velvet, a clear reference to the world of fashion.
Inspired by ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Sousaphone Contemporary Oak Tripod Floor Lamp with Copper Screen
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Sousaphone draws inspiration from the gleaming gramophones of the early twentieth century and reinterprets them to illuminate spaces. Its brass or copper screen creates unique and so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pedestals
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Quartz Table with Branch Form Base
Located in New York, NY
Steel base, faux painted in a bronze finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stainless Steel
Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franz West Style Iron Nautical Chain Table or Stand with Tropical Hardwood Top
By Franz West
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative metal chain table in the style of Franz West (1947-2012).
This one is for the lovers of art and unusual design with a practical ...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Minaret Pedestal Table, Hand Cast Bronze Base and Caesarstone Top
Located in Tuscon, AZ
While delicate, the deceivingly strong hand cast bronze base of the Minaret pedestal table adeptly supports an 18” diameter Caesarstone top. The resul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Sousaphone Contemporary Oak Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Screen
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Sousaphone draws inspiration from the gleaming gramophones of the early 20th century and reinterprets them to illuminate spaces. Its brass or copper screen creates unique and soft re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Side Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and architectural, a pair of side tables uniquely fabricated allowing three legs combined to house a sturdy aluminum ring. Floating atop the ring a black variegated marble disk...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Round Beehive Base Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom walnut beehive pedestal table in blue. Can be made in any size and finish. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Oak
Pair of Lucite Pedestals with Gilt Metal Detail
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary Lucite pedestals with four Lucite supports, gilt metal details, and square bases and tops.
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
Modern Pedestal Table by Peter Harrison in Black Wood Metal and Concrete
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Torus pedestal tabletop joins to its base with a unique aluminum joint. Precision milled out of a solid chunk of metal, this joinery structurally supports the top while providing...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Alabaster and Brass Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals, foot in brass with alabaster top. Two different height.
Category
2010s French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
New Handmade Bistro High Table in Wrought Iron, Customizable
Located in Miami, FL
New Bistro high table in wrought iron
Ideal for your parties.
Indoor & Outdoor
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Bistro High Table in Wrought Iron with Marble Top. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Bistro high table in wrought iron with marble top.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Pair of Pink Onyx and Brass Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals in brass with pink onyx top
Collection Studio Glustin 2018
One diameter 55 cm x H 67 , the other one diameter 45 cmx H 55 cm.
Category
2010s French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair of Two-Tier Pedestals in Brass at cost price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of two-tier model pedestals, basement in brass.
Low tier square shape, up tier round shape
Five pairs available, coming from a French Riviera hotel.
Category
1990s French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Pair of Yin and Yang Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of yin and yang pedestals in brass and grey shagreen, creation by Gallery Glustin, limited edition to 8 pieces
Category
2010s French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Maison Roméo, Lacquered Wood Pedestal, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Roméo, lacquered wood pedestal, circa 1980.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Jansen Pedestals at cost price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of large pedestals attributed to Maison Jansen, round top in glass, basement three horse-caryatids in patinated bronze.
can be sold separat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Table, Modernist Period, Year 1940.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pedestal table, Modernist period, Year 1940.
Pedestal table from the 1940s, Modernist style, cherry wood, gilt bronze ring, double top.
h: 64cm, d: 80cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bronze
Modern Bistro Table Lacquer Spreckled by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Contemporary modern steel bistro or cafe style dining table lacquer spreckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The pedestal table has a steel frame and a square top with ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Steel
Hercules Plinth Travertine by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Everyone needs a little support, and Hercules is the strong figure you want in your corner. A bold piece on its own, the plinth’s impact is enhanced with the addition of a vase, bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Pair of Lucite Pedestals by Iconic Snob Galeries
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of lucite pedestals are a custom fabrication by Iconic Snob Galeries.
Note: Top surface area measures 11.25" width x 11.25" depth not...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
Franck Robichez "Etoile" Patinated Steel Pedestals 'Different Heights Available'
Located in Brussels , BE
Franck ROBICHEZ "Etoile" Patinated steel pedestals (different heights available)
Possibility to make dimension that you need.
Category
2010s French Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Repurposed Wood Side Table Pedestal, Found Wood and Various Materials, Painted
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found and reclaimed wood, each of John Seubert's Crash tables are unique and meticulously crafted. He calls them Crash Tables because they are a collision of parts taken from old and recycled furniture, stair railings...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern pedestals 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 created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pedestals made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals, popular names associated with this style include O&A London, Costantini, Greenapple, and Davidson. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $176 and tops out at $93,495 while the average work can sell for $3,000.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Italian Wood Plant Stand
Neoclassical Lion Pedestals
Wooden Antique Plant Stand
Antique Wooden Plant Stands
Antique Wooden Plant Stand
Antique Wooden Plant Stand Stands
Pair Of Pedestals Lucite
Vintage Mirror Pedestal
Podium Table
Pair Travertine Pedestals
Antique Fern Stand
Antique Fern Stands
Fern Stand Antique
Tall Wood Plant Stands
Antique Mahogany Torchere
Pair Of Rosewood Pedestal Tables
Antique Walnut Plant Stand
Antique Plant Stand With Marble Top