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What was the purpose of stone pillars?

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What was the purpose of stone pillars?
There are plenty of reasons to incorporate stone pillars into your home or design work. Stone pillars are beloved for their regal beauty and used to enhance the curb appeal of an exterior entrance. Stone pillars are also structurally useful, and help a structure remain supported in an earthquake. Shop the look for your space from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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16th Century Stone Pillar, Sianxi, China
Located in New York, NY
A carved stone pillar from Shanxi, China, circa 1560. Mounted on a heptagonal wood base.
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

French Limestone Staddle Stone Pillar
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted from high-quality limestone, this staddle stone pillar is a stunning piece of history from
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Antique Mid-17th Century Pedestals and Columns

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Limestone

Set of Six Pillars, Wood, Stone, India, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Row of six carved wooden pillars that have capitals in the upper part and stone bases carved in the
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Antique 19th Century Indian Other Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

Pair of French Limestone Staddle Stone Pillars
Located in Dallas, TX
Limestone Staddle Stone Pillars. Dating back to the 17th century, these handmade columns are crafted from
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Antique 17th Century Pedestals and Columns

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Limestone

Lecce Stone Fountain, Octagonal with Central Pillar and 4 Vents, Italy 1990
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Lecce stone fountain, octagonal basin shape and central pillar with 4 outlets, hand built with
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20th Century Italian Fountains

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Stone

Pair Hand Carved Stone Pillar Finials Decorative Urns Vase Rustic Jardinières Ca
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stone finials urns vase shape to mount on garden post pillar by a gate or at the bottom of the staircase
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Stone, Limestone

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