Pair of Chinese Sandstone Column Bases, c. 1900

This 19th-century column base likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a large wooden beam that flanked an entry or walkway. Sh...

A 19th-century limestone column base carved in relief with mythical qilin, chimeric animals from Chinese mythology described as having the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger, the ...

This 19th-century column base likely figured into the imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a tall wooden beam as part of a grand entryway. Atop a square slab patterned with hash marks, sits an eight-sided base, carved with small footed legs to resemble a low kang table. Octagonal motifs are common in Chinese art, due to the auspicious nature of the number eight in traditional culture. The table-like base is carved with a decorative apron of intertwined vines and floral motifs. Tucked amidst garden plantings or placed indoors, this low column...

This pair of decorative red lacquer signs dates to the late 19th century and is carved in relief with a poetic couplet. Carved to resemble ink calligraphy, the couplet reads: "Do good deeds without questioning your happiness, pursue knowledge without forgetting your principles." The long, vertical signs...

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

A French pair of marble columns pedestals, ca 1900 A pair of marble columns with plateau in bordeaux and white color marble stone with several round vertical bars of marble on a squ...

Column Year: 1930 Country: French Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questi...

Charming early 20th Century Pair of Hand-carved Stone Table Bases, Pedestal's, Columns, Stands from Italy made in circa 1940. Depicting 3 Angel Figurines...