Wood Pedestals and Columns

Set of three 20th century Spanish carved gilt and polychrome wood columns A spectacular set of 20th century Spanish Mannerist (Late Renaissance) carved gilt and polychrome wood colum...

Outstanding early 20th Century French Solomonic twisted column, hand carved of oakwood. The column features a thick spiral twisted shaft repeatedly carved in fine detail with meander...

This monumental Indian column once supported part of the entrance or courtyard cloister in a grand mansion. Originally part of a series, this individual column is all that remains. The piece comes in multiple stacked segments, distributing the weight of the original structure from its floral motif capital through its stone plinth. Only one is available. Origin: Rajasthan, India, 19th century. During the colonial period, Indian traders amassed huge fortunes and some of that wealth found its way into mansions and palaces. A hundred or more years later, many (if not most) of these structures are obsolete or the fortunes of their owners have dwindled. Many are in urban areas in which land is very valuable now and aggressively sought for multi-storey buildings. Old single-storey mansions are often disassembled piece-by piece and the parts sold on the international market. India is one of very few countries that have the labor supply to decommission old structures in this meticulous way. The column could be used in an architectural, load-bearing way or as a free-standing decoration...

A large French Louis XVI style carved wood pedestal with a faux marble and gilded finish. This is a very decorative piece that can hold a large vessel or bust.

Stunning and all hand-crafted column pedestal from the early 1900s. Column pedestals in the Empire or Napoleon style are a rare find. It is therefore that we could not be more surpr...

Pair of vintage wooden pedestals painted to resemble malachite, c. early 20th century. Some chips and signs of wear; please inquire review ...

This stunning antique Italian giltwood Baroque pedestal remains in exceptional condition, and was hand-sculpted from solid wood to depict a cherub amongst fully laden grapevines befo...