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Multicolor Pedestals for Sculpture in Murano Glass and Golden Brass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Multicolored sculpture pedestals made from the finest Murano glass and gold-plated brass. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Multicolor Pedestals for Sculpture in Murano Glass and Golden Brass Available
Multicolor Pedestals for Sculpture in Murano Glass and Golden Brass Available
$3,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Octagonal Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
bronze hand and bamboo handles. Would work very well as bedside tables or pedestals for sculpture. In
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals

Materials

Fruitwood

Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pedestal for sculptures.  
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Vintage 1960s American Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
$1,200
H 36 in W 13 in D 13 in
Low Travertine Marble Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
pedestal for sculptures, vessels or other prized possessions.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Travertine

Low Travertine Marble Pedestal
Low Travertine Marble Pedestal
$1,480
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
20th Century Illuminated Agate Column Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ideal for use as a pedestal for sculptures, decorative objects, or as a standalone artistic feature. A
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20th Century American Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Agate

20th Century Illuminated Agate Column Pedestal
20th Century Illuminated Agate Column Pedestal
$14,800 / set
H 43.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Burl Pedestal Side Table or Column for Sculpture Modern Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A solid and rich burl pedestal table or column, after designer Milo Baughman, in the modern style
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Mid-20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

Yamasaki Pedestal by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Yamasaki Pedestal is perfect for a sculpture or vase with a chamfered edge detail. Available in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Yamasaki Pedestal by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Yamasaki Pedestal by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
$2,795 / item
H 48 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal. Offered is an Italian Post Modern Mangiarotti style
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal
Italian Modern Polished Travertine Pedestal
$2,450
H 33.75 in W 14.63 in D 14.63 in
Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal
By Casa Bique, Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith, Robert Marcius
Located in Houston, TX
Large tessellated stone and brass pedestal. This shapely postmodern pedestal is perfect for a
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal
Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal
$2,650
H 42.25 in W 11.13 in D 11.13 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal charm to your space with this stunning woven rattan pedestal. Perfect for
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Late 20th Century Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Pedestal
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Pedestal
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Black & Gold Metal Pedestals
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your interior design with this striking pair of tall metal pedestals, perfect for
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20th Century Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black & Gold Metal Pedestals
Pair of Black & Gold Metal Pedestals
$7,500 / set
H 43.5 in Dm 14 in
Lane Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Pasadena, TX
This low pedestal base is ideal for sculptures or decorative objects. It has a lower shelf for
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20th Century American Chippendale Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Lighted Pedestal Column Stand or Table
Located in New York, NY
easy on/off button on side. Great as a pedestal side table or pedestal column for sculpture, plant, etc
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Vintage 1970s Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Glass

Lighted Pedestal Column Stand or Table
Lighted Pedestal Column Stand or Table
$2,200
H 25.38 in W 18.88 in D 16.38 in
Pair of French Modern Style Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, this pair of French Modern style mahogany pedestals is perfect for showcasing sculptures, art pieces
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Late 20th Century French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Modern Style Mahogany Pedestals
Pair of French Modern Style Mahogany Pedestals
$2,950 / set
H 47 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Modernist Polished Green Onyx Pedestal Column for Sculpture
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTEMPORARY POLISHED GREEN ONYX PEDESTAL COLUMN Probably India or Pakistan, ca. 21st century 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Onyx

Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

18th century Italian column
Located in TOURCOING, FR
adds a dramatic touch of rustic elegance. Perfect as a statement pedestal for sculpture, plants, or to
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Antique 1780s Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

18th century Italian column
18th century Italian column
$2,110
H 61.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Washed Pencil Reed & Tessellated Stone Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
top and bottom. Perfect as a pedestal for your sculpture or orchids or even just as a little side
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Late 20th Century Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Late 20th Century Vintage Washed Pencil Reed & Tessellated Stone Pedestal
Late 20th Century Vintage Washed Pencil Reed & Tessellated Stone Pedestal
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.25 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Large White Pedestal by Philippe Starck. Draped Table Motif. Expertly Restored
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kansas City, MO
White Pedestal / Table designed by Philippe Starch as a store display piece in Los Angeles, 1990s
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1990s American Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Black Light Wooden Square Pedestals with Wavy Profile, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
. Measurements in cm 23x23x110h 23x23x70h These pedestals are perfect for displaying small sculptures, small
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pedestal in Black Lacquered Walnut w/ Antique White Gold Foglia Motifs
Located in New York, NY
, this pedestal is ideal for displaying sculpture vases or other decor of your choosing. This piece will
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column
Located in Madrid, ES
condition for its age, this versatile piece is perfect for use as a pedestal for sculptures, planters, or as
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Antique 1870s Mounted Objects

Materials

Limestone

Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column
Antique 19th-Century French Carved Stone Column
$2,063
H 27.96 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Brancusi Style Steel Pedestal Side Tables
By Brancusi
Located in Stamford, CT
Compelling pair of geometric steel side tables or pedestals very much in the style of Constantin
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Mid-20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Brancusi Style Steel Pedestal Side Tables
Pair of Brancusi Style Steel Pedestal Side Tables
$5,800 / set
H 28.375 in W 15 in D 15 in
Postmodern Small Pedestal Marble For Display Sculptures
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Diego, CA
sculptures, etc.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Iron Gym Stand or Barstool with Original Suede Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
How cool is this. It was formerly used in an old gym and now perfect for a barstool or pedestal for
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Vintage 1940s French Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Custom Metal Square Plinth With A Rusted Patina by Lee Stanton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rusted patina finish, exemplifying modern industrial aesthetics. This pedestal is versatile for
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2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style pedestal column, this was made in France and dates from around the
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
$821
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Pedestals - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This pair of vintage Italian pedestals, expertly carved from alabaster, exudes timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Pedestals - a Pair
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Pedestals - a Pair
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Circa 1970s Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Trefoil Lacquered Pedestal Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the table’s modern aesthetic. Perfectly suited as a pedestal for sculptures or vases, a unique side
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Anglo Indian Carved And Painted Round Side Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
make lovely side tables, or pedestals for sculpture. 17.5 inches diameter 18.5 high
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Biagio Romeo Woman Sculpture, Signed 1996
By Romeo
Located in Milano, IT
made of lacquered black wood. This form serves as a pedestal for the actual sculpture. The main body is
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Biagio Romeo Woman Sculpture, Signed 1996
Biagio Romeo Woman Sculpture, Signed 1996
$750 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.34 in W 16.93 in D 15.56 in
Biagio Romeo Sculpture Resine Mesozoic Era, Signed, 1995
By Romeo
Located in Milano, IT
is made of lacquered black wood. This form serves as a pedestal for the actual sculpture. The main
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Biagio Romeo Sculpture Resine Mesozoic Era, Signed, 1995
Biagio Romeo Sculpture Resine Mesozoic Era, Signed, 1995
$937 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.1 in W 15.36 in D 12.6 in
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, AIREDELSUR
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian Tan, Taupe, Beige Cube Onyx bookends in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
$980 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Onyx Square Large Bookends or Sculpture Pedestals
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of heavy square vintage onyx bookends or pedestals for small sculptures or objects are
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1990s American Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

1950s Pedestal with Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
cm, this pedestal is ideal for displaying sculptures, vases, or other decorative objects, adding a
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Vintage 1950s Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

1950s Pedestal with Columns
1950s Pedestal with Columns
$3,071
H 45.28 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Fine Pair George III Gillows Pedestal Cabinets
Located in Lymington, GB
pedestals' are ideal for displaying sculpture, objets d'art, urns, flower arrangements, storing wine etc
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Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair George III Gillows Pedestal Cabinets
Fine Pair George III Gillows Pedestal Cabinets
$20,528
H 35.83 in W 18.71 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Travertine Post-Modern Dining Table Bases Pedestals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pedestal for a sculpture. Measurements of each: 19.5” Wide 11” Deep, 29.5” High.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Eastlake Style Italian Marble Top Pedestal Occasional Table
Located in Portsmouth, VA
be utilized as a display pedestal for showcasing a cherished sculpture, or a prized art piece.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Slender 'Diagramme' Travertine Pedestal or Tall Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Clean lines and fine materials make for a luxurious pedestal for a sculpture, small lamp, or as a drinks
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

19th century French Sculpture Stand
Located in Ventura, CA
pedestal for showcasing your favorite sculpture, piece of pottery, or other cherished items in any corner
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th century French Sculpture Stand
19th century French Sculpture Stand
$3,499
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Pedestal for important sculptures, with clock, made of black Belgian marble and red Verona marble
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Italian Post Modern Mirrored Finish Steel Cube Table
By Directional, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
pedestal for a large sculpture. A versatile piece!
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brancusi Style Oak Veneer End Tables
By Brancusi
Located in Stamford, CT
tables or pedestals for artwork or sculpture. they can also be used as seating. 20.25 inches high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Brancusi Style Oak Veneer End Tables
Pair of Brancusi Style Oak Veneer End Tables
$7,800
H 20.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Vintage Boho Cast Plaster Swag Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
armchair, a unique low stool in a dressing room, or an elegant pedestal for a treasured plant or sculpture
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Boho Cast Plaster Swag Low Stool
Vintage Boho Cast Plaster Swag Low Stool
$895
H 18.5 in W 16.75 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Boho Travertine Cube Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
side table in a living room, a unique end table anchoring a seating area, or even a commanding pedestal
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Boho Travertine Cube Side Table
Vintage Boho Travertine Cube Side Table
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wooden Hour Glass Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
A lovely single vintage wooden stool in fun Hourglass shape. Perfect as seating, a pedestal for
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wooden Hour Glass Stool
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wooden Hour Glass Stool
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in W 11 in D 12 in
Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
is atypical for Knoll, making it an ideal pedestal for a sculpture or a functional surface adjacent
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Primitive Windsor Stool Circa 1830's
Located in Hudson, NY
, perfect as a pedestal for displaying your folk art sculpture or for a single lamp or just for sitting
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Primitive Windsor Stool Circa 1830's
American Primitive Windsor Stool Circa 1830's
$1,500 / item
H 30 in W 12.5 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
as a side table or pedestal for your favorite sculpture or even a plant stand. You decide! Acquired
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Late 20th Century Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Reed

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Side Table
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Side Table
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Vide Poche in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
small items like keys, coins, or jewelry. Can also be used upside down as a decorative pedestal for a
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Vide Poche in Patinated Brass
Early 20th Century Vide Poche in Patinated Brass
$495
H 1.78 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
19th Century French Mahogany Marble Top Somno Table
Located in Burton, TX
excellent pedestal for displaying a sculpture, or function well as a floating side table beside a chair. 16
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Birdbath in Grey and Red Marble with Bronze Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
giving drinks to passing birds in your garden or as a pedestal for a sculpture.
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Antique Early 1900s French Fountains

Materials

Marble

Birdbath in Grey and Red Marble with Bronze Decoration
Birdbath in Grey and Red Marble with Bronze Decoration
$11,489
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
Located in Kastrup, DK
natural patina, it serves as an ideal pedestal for displaying vases, sculptures, and more. Stone furniture
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
$2,327
H 6.3 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Hand Carved Round White Marble Shower Tub Basin Antique Water Center Fountain CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
create a stone base pedestal for your sculpture. Height: 10” Diameter: 55” probably weighs 2500 Lbs or
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Marble

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
tree . Flipped upside down to create a stone base pedestal for your sculpture . As seen in the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antiques
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antiques
$12,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.5 in W 43.5 in D 31.5 in
Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern Gold Cityscape Triangular End Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, or pedestal display for a sculpture or art piece. A perfect corner piece too.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted End Table ~ Gueridon
Located in Dallas, TX
a surface ideal for a lamp table, a cozy seating group, or perhaps a pedestal for a sculpture or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Drum Side Table by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
pedestals for displaying vases and sculptures. Dare Studio is a British design company producing award
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2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drum Side Table by Dare Studio
Drum Side Table by Dare Studio
$1,624 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
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Pedestals For Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of pedestals for sculpture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every item from our selection of pedestals for sculpture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of pedestals for sculpture bearing Art Deco, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of pedestals for sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but 't Binnenhuis and Jac van den Bosch produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pedestals For Sculpture?

A piece of pedestals for sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,004, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
Questions About Pedestals For Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A pedestal serves as the base of a statue, obelisk or column.

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    A pedestal compote is a dish used for serving food. It is simply a bowl on top of a pedestal, and can be plain in design or ornate for formal occasions. You can shop a selection of pedestal compote dishes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A pedestal stand is a base — a structure on which you would position a statue or a decorative vase in your home. Pedestal stands come in a range of shapes and sizes, and you are likely to find exactly the stand you’re looking for given the variety that has been made over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage pedestal stands.
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    A pedestal table is a table that has a central support pillar or column, rather than legs. Pedestal tables are quite sturdy but they can be very heavy given the pillar.
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    A plant pedestal can be fashioned from a variety of materials or objects, from upturned buckets and baskets, to shelves and hand-crafted stands. On 1stDibs, find a variety of plant pedestals from top sellers around the world.
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    The term double pedestal desk refers to a desk that features a rectangular top positioned on two pedestals rather than four legs. In some cases, the pedestals are cabinets rather than simple supports. Shop a variety of pedestal desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
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    An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.
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    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
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    In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

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    Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
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    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

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    In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.

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    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

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    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.