What is the difference between an Ionic and Corinthian column?

The difference between an Ionic column and a Corinthian column relates to its details. Generally, Corinthian columns have more complex designs than Ionic columns and feature acanthus leaf details. Ionic columns occur in both Greek and Roman architecture, while Corinthian columns were more common in Rome than in Greece. You can find a selection of Ancient Greek and Roman art on 1stDibs.

Corinthian Column Desk

Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Corinthian Column Desk Table Lamp, c.1920

$517

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Corinthian Column Desk Table Lamp, c.1920

Located in London, GB

A brass Corinthian column table lamp. c.1920 A finely made early 20th‑century table lamp in solid brass, modelled on a Corinthian column with a fluted shaft, crisp capital detailing...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps Desk Electric Lights 1913

$5,242

Pair Antique Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps Desk Electric Lights 1913

By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A pair of Classic Antique Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps. These Traditional Silver Lamps stand on stepped square bases embellished with two rows of gadroon pattern bor...

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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

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French Empire satin walnut tall chest of drawers

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H 55 in W 45.5 in D 24 in

French Empire satin walnut tall chest of drawers

Located in Charlottesville, VA

French Empire satin walnut tall chest of drawers flanked by ebony Corinthian columns having a pull out desk

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Classical Oak Corinthian Column Presentation Podium with Greek Key Bordering

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H 49.75 in W 52 in D 22.25 in

Classical Oak Corinthian Column Presentation Podium with Greek Key Bordering

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage oak presentation podium or academic lectern offers oak construction with front panel having Greek key bordering and flanked with carved Corinthian columns, interior with sh...

Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Desks

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th century English Classical Corinthian Column Candlestick Desk Lamps

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H 13 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Pair of 19th century English Classical Corinthian Column Candlestick Desk Lamps

Located in London, by appointment only

Pair of silver plate Corinthian column candlesticks, with Corinthian capitals above fluted stems and raised on stepped square bases. Now converted to lamps. Measures: Height to to...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Distinguished Bronze and Marble Twin Corinthian Columns Gentleman's Desk Lamp

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H 29 in W 14 in D 9 in

Distinguished Bronze and Marble Twin Corinthian Columns Gentleman's Desk Lamp

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This French table lamp in the neoclassical architectural style features a bronze edged marquina marble base raised on bronze feet supporting two bronze columns surmounted by well det...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the corinthian column desk you’re looking for. A corinthian column desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the corinthian column desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A corinthian column desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Corinthian Column Desk?

Prices for a corinthian column desk start at $625 and top out at $921,104 with the average selling for $10,500.

Questions About Corinthian Column Desk

What is the difference between an Ionic and Corinthian column?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The difference between an Ionic column and a Corinthian column relates to its details. Generally, Corinthian columns have more complex designs than Ionic columns and feature acanthus leaf details. Ionic columns occur in both Greek and Roman architecture, while Corinthian columns were more common in Rome than in Greece. You can find a selection of Ancient Greek and Roman art on 1stDibs.