Modern Pedestals and Columns
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Black Pedestal Column in the Modern Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A modern black laminate veneered pedestal column stand, circa late 20th century, 1970s. A great piece for sculpture, art, plant, display, etc. Parcel shipping available. Dimensions: 11" Square x 36" Height.
Italian footed bowl...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate, Wood
James de Wulf Floating Concrete Fire Pit Table
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's Floating Concrete Fire Table is the first in a series of three designs. Distinctive single pedestal design creates the illusion of a floating concrete disc from seate...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Concrete
Pace Collection Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Pace Collection Pedestal / Plant Stand. Modern Glass Architectural Column that can be used for sculptures or plants.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Carved Wooden Columns in the Taste of Antiquity, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of carved wooden columns in the taste of Antiquity, 20th century.
Pair of Antique style columns in carved wood, 20th century.
H: 220cm, W: 35cm, D: 35cm
Production time: 2-3 w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Travertine Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of travertine marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine travertine marble columns, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Travertine
Modern Brass Pedestal Column Pillar Stand Signed by Designers C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style Post-Modern period brass plated pedestal column pillar stand signed by designers C. Jere, circa 1970s, 1980s. A great piece for d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Cityscape style Walnut Patchwork Burl Round Pedestal
By Paul Evans
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful Walnut Patchwork Pedestal with inset black laminate top attributed to Paul Evans' Cityscape line. The pedestal is in excellent original condition and is free from damage an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Two Round Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestals
Located in Chicago, IL
These two striking cylindrical pedestals, made from gorgeous Rosso Levanto Italian marble, would be a standout accessory in any room. They feature several bullnose sections that run ...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Lighted Pedestal Column Stand or Table
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made black high-gloss pedestal column stand or table, in a hexagon shape, glass top, and internal illumination, Post-Modern period, circa 1970s Modern. This he...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Glass
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming low height Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand in great vintage condition. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 21.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fruitwood
Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Concave Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pedestal was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It Composed of bookmatched walnut, the pedestal offers a Minimalist and ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Tholos Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 20 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns in Black and White Swirl Made in Italy a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns in Black and White Swirl - A Pair.
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning pair of Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns. These unique pieces showca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Square Beveled Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern Mirrored Pedestal. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and 41.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Marble and Glit Wood Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Marble and glit wood pedestal / plant stand.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Vintage Modern Mirror Top Display Pedestal
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elegant modern display pedestal features a brass tone mirrored finish with a beveled glass mirror top. This unique accent piece stands 30+ inches tall and is perfect for a sculpture ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Mirror
American Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pedestal was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It Composed of bookmatched walnut, the pedestal offers a minimalist and ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Juan and Paloma Garrido Pedestal, 2019, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Juan and Paloma Garrido Pedestal.
Geometric Form Metalic Pedestal
Various Finishes and Patinas
Handmade in the Garrido Studio
Signed
Limited Edition of 8
2019, Spain
Excellent...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Custom Metal Square Plinth With A Rusted Patina by Lee Stanton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom metal square plinth designed by Lee Stanton features a minimalist form combined with a rusted patina finish, exemplifying modern industrial aes...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Wood Veneered Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of black wood veneered columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in black wood veneer, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
White Pedestal Cube End Table
Located in New York, NY
A white gloss laminate veneered pedestal or cube end table, '70s Modern/Postmodern design period, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later. A great piec...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate
Hawk & Stone Claro Walnut Ribbed Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned claro walnut stand by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk & Stone. David's appreciation for nature and wood has deep roots back in New England. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 Graduated Modernist Beveled Glass Mirrored Pedestals
Located in Germantown, MD
This pedestal is mirrored on all four sides and also the top. Each pane is beveled. Use them as plant stands.
They are perfect for displaying sculptures or valuable vases.
Tallest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Tessellated Travertine Pedestal manner of Karl Springer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Karl Springer style marble pedestal that's been tessellated with small pieces of marble veneer over some sort of substrate. The piece is in very good condition wit...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of White Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of white marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in veined white marble, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Ornate Iron and Wicker Stands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ornate iron and wicker stands in excellent condition.
Larger table measures 14" in diameter and stands 28.5" tall. Shelf is is 4" high with 20" clearance. Smaller table is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Plant Stand measuring 11" square and standing 33" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fruitwood
Bertu Pedestals, Modern Wood Pedestal, White, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Pedestals, Modern Wood Pedestal, White, Maple
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase!
Why bu...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Maple
Marble Column, Stele in the Taste of Ancient Egypt, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble column, stele in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century.
Stele, marble column in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century.
H: 45cm, W: 24cm, D: 22cm
Production time: 2-3 w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of Columns in Light Wood Veneer, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of columns in light wood veneer, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in light wood veneer, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Columns in Light Wood Veneer, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of columns in light wood veneer, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in light wood veneer, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Mirrored Chrome Plated and Brass Mounted Corners Wood Pedestal / Column
Located in Germantown, MD
Mirrored Chrome Plated and Brass Mounted Corners Wood Pedestal / Column in good vintage condition. Measures 10" W x 10.5"D x 32"H
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Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Two Square Black Marble and Wood Plinth Pedestals with Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of two wood display pedestals with marble tops. Each pedestal is square with a black overlay. One very tall one, and the other shorter. Removable stone tops in white give them a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Black Wood Veneered Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of black wood veneered columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in black wood veneer, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Travertine Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of travertine marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine travertine marble columns, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Travertine
Pair of White Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of white marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in veined white marble, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
21st Century Italy Wooden Grey Lacquered Column
Located in Brescia, IT
This yellow column is totally hand made in Italy and it is a contemporary production.
Clean lines and neutral color makes it a perfect standing to give ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Pedestals
By Mastercraft
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century pair of pedestals with ebonized bases brass soccles and capitals with cream lacquered plinths. American circa 1970 by Mastercraft.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Art Moderne sycamore pedestals with 3 ram heads and round glass tops above a Greek key apron with a stretcher and round base. (T. H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS)
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Modernist Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist mirrored pedestal / plant stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mirror
1930s Architectural Salvage Distressed Wood Columns Set of Four
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Vintage Architectural Modern Wood Columns set of 4
Distressed condition includes original paint and patina.
Tall: 88.5 H x 7.5 diameter, Base 18 diameter,
Short: 53 x 5.75 dia...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Italy Pair of Fabric Covered Columns Contemporary Production
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a special pair of columns or pedestals. They are handmade in heavy and strong plywood and then covered with a patterned cotton fabric in light blue and white, with an hand w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Italian Design Pair of Green Lightened Clear Crystal Pedestal with Vases Inside
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian design pair of green lightened clear crystal pedestal with vases inside in a Comtemporary style
The columns have a vase on the top, usefu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Crystal
Handcrafted Maple Pedestal in the Manner of Michael Graves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek handcrafted maple pedestal with ebonized details; great for display.Top is 8.25 square.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Maple
Modern Pedestal Style Table by Curtis Norton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This is not only a table but a piece of sculpture as well. The table is an isosceles triangle in cross section and is like a ribbon of steel winding around so that it appears to be i...
Category
2010s American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
"Opdium" Plinth by Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fredrik Paulsen
Opdium
Mdf, paint
900x400x400
2016
Flexible MDF is mounted inside-out on a double curved surface. This reveals the material's milled groves ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Wooden Bases Covered with Black Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wooden bases covered with black leather.
Measures: H 40 cm, W 41 cm, D 44 cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
Pteron column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 105 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 12 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s
Pedestal or display stand with round base. The structure is entirely made of white lacquered wood with a matt fin...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
"Balde Colonna" Caved stone washbasin made in Almond Travertine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Balde Colonna washbasin is a stunning embodiment of modern design, blending sleek geometric lines with the timeless beauty of natural stone. Crafted from exquisite Almond Travert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Travertine
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Column with Metal Top Modern, 7517
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hexagonal column with metal top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Metal
Steel and Brass Pedestal in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maison Jansen style brass and steel pedestal with Lion rosettes rising on paw feet.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Steel
Modern pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs.
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