Stone Pedestal

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...

Dated to the mid-19th century, this low, terracotta pedestal base from Shanxi province likely originated as a column base or as the display plinth for a large Buddha statue. The roun...

Despite being carved from solid limestone, this 19th-century stone display stand has the presence of a plush, down-filled cushion. Resembling a col...

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used by beating wet fab...

A classical balustrade pedestal offers cast hard stone construction in column form with square sculpture display, 20th century $200-$500 A classical hard stone column pedestal from ...

A Classical balustrade pedestal offers cast hard stone construction in column form with square sculpture display, 20th century $200-$500 A classical hard stone column pedestal from ...

These striking Chinese rosewood pedestal with marble top stand well above 85 cm (33.46 inch) tall, making a truly grand statement. The rich rosewood is lavishly carved with dramatic ...

Antique French neoclassical alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 112cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm This elegant and fine pu...