South Asian Pedestals and Columns

These pilasters are from India and have carved stone bases. The upper sections have opposing left and right carved fluted spiral shapings supporting stylized Corinthian capitals. The...

This extraordinary pair of 2 columns is made of teak wood with nice vintage patina. The capitals and stone basis feature scarved geometrical paterns. Each column is composed of 3 par...

A rare find, this mahogany and rosewood stand was originally an ash tray from the famous Art Deco Capitol theatre in Bombay. These were salvaged from the iconic building before its being taken down. The ashtray portion has been filled in to accommodate a more versatile use. Great to use as a key drop...

This late 19th Century antique square Fruitwood Pedestal is highly accented with intricate hand carving and hand painting flowers and leaves done in the Anglo-Indian style. The carv...

A fine pair of Anglo-Indian ebony pedestals, having circular marble tops over turned and profusely carved and ribbed columns, standing on four acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in...

Two antique Indian brass over wood capital stands from the 19th century, with repoussé scrollwork décor. We are pricing and selling them each separately. Created in India during the 19th century, these pedestals showcase the shape of Classical capitals. They are both made of brass over wood. Each capital features a circular top with twisted rope style edge, sitting above a flaring base resting on a stepped plinth. It is the décor however, which attracts all the attention with its friezes and scrollworks depicting flowers. Boasting a nicely weathered patina with some coloration, these two Indian brass over wood capital pedestals...

A hand-carved, white marble, square pedestal based on the ancient Tibetan lotus motif. Lotus carved Pedestal Size-12” x 12” x 14” Material- White Marb...

Row of six carved wooden pillars that have capitals in the upper part and stone bases carved in the lower end (these are grouped in pairs). The shafts have three different sections (...

These pair of orange painted tall Indian teak wood pillars are topped with classical acanthus leaf capitals and come in three parts.

A single 19th century British Colonial carved wood column with custom stand. This antique hand carved wooden architectural element from India, whic...

This unique monolitic reddish granite columns come from religious houses to fantastic temples in the south of the Indian subcontinent. This specific piece, with a beautiful geometric...

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...

This extraordinary 88" tall column has its original granite base, is made out of solid teak wood featuring an elaborately carved crown. The crown is carved on all four sides with eac...