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Antique Italian Holy Water Basins, Hand-Carved Wood, Dolphin Design
Antique Italian Holy Water Basins, Hand-Carved Wood, Dolphin Design

Antique Italian Holy Water Basins, Hand-Carved Wood, Dolphin Design

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of holy water basis from Italy with stylized bodies of dolphins holding half clam shells. We love the unique aesthetic and striking detail of the pair. They are made of hand car...

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1880s French French Antique Column

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Pair of Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Guéridons
A Pair of Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Guéridons

A Pair of Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Guéridons

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Fine and Unusual Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Lazuli Guéridons or Jardinière Stands. Each with circular Lapis Lazil top with guilloche cast frieze...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Column

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal

Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas
19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas

19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful pair of pharmacy cassolettes/tazzas in gilded bronze and marble dating from the Napoleon III period. Base with lion's feet. Handles representing snakes which is the sy...

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1870s French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique Carrara Marble and Ormolu Pedestals and Urns circa 1850
Pair of Antique Carrara Marble and Ormolu Pedestals and Urns circa 1850

Pair of Antique Carrara Marble and Ormolu Pedestals and Urns circa 1850

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent pair of antique Carrara marble and ormolu pedestals and urns circa 1850. Urns measure 28" H x 16" W.

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Carrara Marble

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Green Onyx Pedestal with Revolving Top
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Green Onyx Pedestal with Revolving Top

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Green Onyx Pedestal with Revolving Top

Located in New York, NY

This fine pedestal is of rectangular revolving top section with a fine gilt-bronze mounted capitol, acanthus and anthemion devices. The pedestal is raised on a square section base. ...

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Silvered Bronze Ewer on a Neo-Classical Three-Legged Bronze Mounted Pedestal
Silvered Bronze Ewer on a Neo-Classical Three-Legged Bronze Mounted Pedestal

Silvered Bronze Ewer on a Neo-Classical Three-Legged Bronze Mounted Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

It features Renaissance Revival chased decoration all over, with strapwork, masks, arabesques, foliage and animals against a matte silver background. The body has three banded sectio...

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Pedestal
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Pedestal

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Pedestal

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted Ebonised pedestal. The circular top above a guilloche band and a cylindrical body set with floral garlands, raised on a circular spreading base ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Fruitwood and Bronze Pedestals with Marquetry Inlay
Pair 19th Century Fruitwood and Bronze Pedestals with Marquetry Inlay

Pair 19th Century Fruitwood and Bronze Pedestals with Marquetry Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of antique (19th century) pedestals crafted from fruitwood with lovely inlaid designs of scrolling foliage and ribbons with gilt bronze mounts at the edges of the tops...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestal
Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestal

Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality monumental pair of gilt bronze mounted marble pedestal with Corinthian capitol Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 54 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in.

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

art nouveau ceramic pedestal  circa 1900
art nouveau ceramic pedestal  circa 1900

art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

art nouveau ceramic pedestal circa 1900

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Column

Materials

Ceramic

pedestal and its ceramic planter circa 1900
pedestal and its ceramic planter circa 1900

pedestal and its ceramic planter circa 1900

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

pedestal and its ceramic planter circa 1900

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Column

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ormolu and Specimen Wood Pedestal after Riesener
19th Century Ormolu and Specimen Wood Pedestal after Riesener

19th Century Ormolu and Specimen Wood Pedestal after Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener, E. Kahn

Located in London, GB

Kahn were endorsed and approved of by the doyen of French 19th century cabinet makers, Francois Linke, who permitted Kahn to use an illustration of his award winning model of the Bur...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Golden Marble Revolving Pedestal with Ormolu Mounts
Antique Golden Marble Revolving Pedestal with Ormolu Mounts

Antique Golden Marble Revolving Pedestal with Ormolu Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The lovely marble on this pedestal is very, very appealing.

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Early 19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops
Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops

Pair of Antique Carved Teak Stands with Marble Tops

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique carved teak stands with marble tops. Great for use with plants, etc., or as small whatnot tables.

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Late 19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Marble

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Pedestal in the Louis XV Style by Millet
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Pedestal in the Louis XV Style by Millet

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Pedestal in the Louis XV Style by Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in London, GB

An Elegant Marquetry Pedestal By Maison Millet of Paris Of elegant bombé form with bookmatched kingwood crossbanding and a bois de bout floral marquetry panel on a bois satiné gr...

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets

Located in London, GB

Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets French, 19th Century Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...

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19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Column

Materials

Stone, Brass, Other

19th Century Pietra Dura Pedestal
19th Century Pietra Dura Pedestal

19th Century Pietra Dura Pedestal

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and good quality 19th Century French ebonized Pietra dura inlaid pedestal with wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate mounts, brass stringing. The central panel ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Ormolu

Pierre Perret Et Jerome Massier Fils, Orientalist, Art Nouveau Ceramic
Pierre Perret Et Jerome Massier Fils, Orientalist, Art Nouveau Ceramic

Pierre Perret Et Jerome Massier Fils, Orientalist, Art Nouveau Ceramic

By Jerome Massier, Vallauris

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Pierre Perret Et Jerome Massier Fils, original large "complete" in late 19th century ceramics, from the art nouveau period and orientalist inspiration; signed in stamp.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Column

Materials

Ceramic

Louis XV Style Bombé Form Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal by François Linke of Paris
Louis XV Style Bombé Form Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal by François Linke of Paris

Louis XV Style Bombé Form Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal by François Linke of Paris

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

A Marquetry-Inlaid Pedestal in the Louis XV Style Index no. 184 Of elegant bombé form with bookmatched kingwood crossbanding and floral marquetry to all sides on a bois satiné gr...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Column

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French marble topped classical pedestal, having its original marble top, wonderful elegant gilded ormolu mounts, fine quality marquetry inlaid f...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Ormolu

2 Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, in the Massier Style, circa 1900
2 Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, in the Massier Style, circa 1900

2 Art Nouveau Pedestal in Ceramic, in the Massier Style, circa 1900

By Clement Massier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 Art Nouveau pedestal in ceramic, in the Massier style, Vallauris, circa 1900. price is for one , two are availaible   

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Column

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Pedestals
Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Pedestals

Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Pedestals

$15,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Art Deco Pair of Wrought Iron Pedestals

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Wrought Iron pedestals with an Art Deco flair. Marble Top.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

2 Art Nouveau Wood Pedestals, circa 1900
2 Art Nouveau Wood Pedestals, circa 1900

2 Art Nouveau Wood Pedestals, circa 1900

By A. Hoffman Co.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 Art Nouveau wood Pedestals, circa 1900.    

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Pedestal by Zwiener Jansen Successeur, circa 1900
Louis XV Style Pedestal by Zwiener Jansen Successeur, circa 1900

Louis XV Style Pedestal by Zwiener Jansen Successeur, circa 1900

By Zwiener Jansen Successeur

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted pedestal, by Zwiener Jansen Successeur. French, circa 1900. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts 'ZJ' for Zwiener Jansen. Th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Antique Stone Sculpted Lion Head Pedestal Supports
Antique Stone Sculpted Lion Head Pedestal Supports

Antique Stone Sculpted Lion Head Pedestal Supports

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully charming pair of early antique lion head support for planter, trough or cassone sculpted in stone. Great as stand alone sculptures.

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19th Century French Archaistic French Antique Column

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" Coat of Arms
19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" Coat of Arms

19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" Coat of Arms

Located in Vista, CA

Beautiful faux marble pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" coat of arms (original paint,) circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870

By Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A very fine pair of Louis XVI Style gilt bronze mounted mahogany pedestals, attributed to Sormani. French, circa 1870. The pedestals are of tapering form with finely chiselled...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Pedestals, circa 1880
Pair Of Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Pedestals, circa 1880

Pair Of Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Pedestals, circa 1880

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A very fine pair Of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid pedestals, firmly attributed to Maison Millet. French, circa 1880. This elegant pair of Louis XV style ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Stele Display Stand, Sculpted Wood, Gilded and Painted, 19th Century
Stele Display Stand, Sculpted Wood, Gilded and Painted, 19th Century

Stele Display Stand, Sculpted Wood, Gilded and Painted, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Stela display case, carved wood, gilt and painted, 19th century, Napoleon III. Measures: H 159cm, D 50cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

Impressive Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Pedestal
Impressive Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Pedestal

Impressive Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Pedestal

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive good quality 19th century marble topped, marquetry inlaid pedestal, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts of scrolling foliage, fine quality marquetry inlaid decora...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Ormolu

18th century hand carved collumn
18th century hand carved collumn

18th century hand carved collumn

Located in MILL, NL

18th century French hand carved column. A fantastic large fragment of a column that belonged to an altar.

Category

18th Century French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel
Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel

Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

A Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel. This French mantel is in the style of Louis XVI and dates back to the mid 19th century.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Antique columns, France, around 1870.
Antique columns, France, around 1870.

Antique columns, France, around 1870.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Representative columns - pedestals from the second half of the 19th century in the Empire style.

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Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Column

Materials

Walnut

French Marble and Bronze Column
French Marble and Bronze Column

French Marble and Bronze Column

Located in New Orleans, LA

French marble and bronze column.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Bowl Roman Gold from Firenze, Large
Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Bowl Roman Gold from Firenze, Large

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Bowl Roman Gold from Firenze, Large

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

Bowl is a nice size measuring 6" Depth x 14.13" Width. For French column candlesticks holders shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314229775292  

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Early 20th Century Italian French Antique Column

Materials

Gold

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp
French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp

Located in New York, NY

French brass serpentine column lamp. Napoleon III brass and brass alloy twisted column lamp.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron Architectural Columns
19th Century French Iron Architectural Columns

19th Century French Iron Architectural Columns

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Wonderful original 19th Century architectural columns. Featuring their original painted patina. These would make great table lamps or candle holders post-sale. Circa 1860s. 17 a...

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Iron

French Pair of Massive Painted Columns
French Pair of Massive Painted Columns

French Pair of Massive Painted Columns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Simply incredible pair of very tall French architectural columns, in the Ionic order.

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19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Column

Materials

Plaster, Wood

French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column
French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column

French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An interesting French apple sorting device from the 1800’s. The exterior of the column is wrapped in padding to prevent bruising and the holes are used for sorting different sized ap...

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19th Century French Other French Antique Column

Materials

Metal

Four ornamental columns, France, circa 1850
Four ornamental columns, France, circa 1850

Four ornamental columns, France, circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

Four wooden columns covered with white, tinned and gilded iron plates. The diamond-shaped plates are alternately decorated with a fleur-de-lis or acanthus leaves and are held in plac...

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1850s French Napoleon III French Antique Column

Materials

Iron

French Bronze Column Candlesticks Neoclassical, Pair
French Bronze Column Candlesticks Neoclassical, Pair

French Bronze Column Candlesticks Neoclassical, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of French gilt bronze Corinthian column candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa 19th century, France.

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19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

18th Century French Polychrome Carved Wood Column
18th Century French Polychrome Carved Wood Column

18th Century French Polychrome Carved Wood Column

Located in Ongar, GB

A very beautiful quality 18th century French carved wood column with original polychrome paint.

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18th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Giltwood & Marble Top Columns
French Pair of Giltwood & Marble Top Columns

French Pair of Giltwood & Marble Top Columns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A bold pair of French 19th century giltwood columns for Neoclassical beauty in any interior.

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19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Gold

Pedestal - Column
Pedestal - Column

Pedestal - Column

Located in København, København

French wooden column to use as a decorative centerpiece for showing your art or plants.

Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

French Breccia Marble Pedestal Column, Early 20th Century
French Breccia Marble Pedestal Column, Early 20th Century

French Breccia Marble Pedestal Column, Early 20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French pedestal column, dating from the early 20th century, is crafted entirely from striking breccia marble distinguished by its rich and dramatic coloration.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Breccia Marble

19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns

19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns

Located in New Orleans, LA

This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength and refinement. Framed by columnar supports that lend an architectural feel, the cas...

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Mahogany Column Pedestals
Pair of French Louis XVI Mahogany Column Pedestals

Pair of French Louis XVI Mahogany Column Pedestals

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany and bronze trimmed fluted column pedestals with square base.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants
19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants

19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants

Located in Austin, TX

Rare spectacular 19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column With 3 Elephants and leaves.

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1890s French Victorian French Antique Column

Materials

Ceramic

19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column
19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column

19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century French bronze woman leaning on column with embossed foundry stamp.

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19th Century Unknown French Provincial French Antique Column

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings.

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19th Century French Empire French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns
Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns

Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings.

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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Column

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Wood Shelf with Twisted Column
19th Century French Mahogany Wood Shelf with Twisted Column

19th Century French Mahogany Wood Shelf with Twisted Column

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French mahogany wood shelf with twisted column.      

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1880s French French Provincial French Antique Column

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column
Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column

Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant antique stone column from the 19th century exhibits expert craftsmanship typical of French artisans of the period.

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1870s French Antique Column

Materials

Limestone

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France
Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This late 19th-century neoclassical column model from France boasts expert craftsmanship with its finely carved Corinthian capital highlighted in gold, set against the stark contrast...

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19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Wood

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century
French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French pedestal column, dating from the late 19th-century, is a refined example of classical design inspired by antiquity.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Column

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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French Antique Column For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French antique column available at 1stDibs. Each French antique column for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French antique column — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right French antique column, those designed in Neoclassical, Empire and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest.

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A French antique column can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $439 and the highest can go for as much as $77,860.
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