Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Alabaster
Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting.
If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wood, Paint
Column Pedestal in the Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A rich brown fluted wood column pedestal in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century. Pedestal, closest in design to the Ionic column, is a rich brown wood, with a square top...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wood
An Antique Pair Of White Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in London, GB
A Continental pair of antique white Carrara marble pedestals. Square base and socle with slightly bulbous tapered columns, terminating in square capitals. Good condition for age, goo...
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1890s European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th C. Italian Corinthian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two monumental 19th Century Italian Corinthian columns hand painted in white. The Corinthian style capitals are made of wood and chalk.
They will make a surely make a statem...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wood
Pair of Rare Italian 18' Century Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of " Bianco e nero d'Aquitania " precious marble columns with finely carved white Carrara marble Corinthian capitals raised on a white marble square base ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Marble
Capodimonte Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Pillar Column Pedestal 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950s Italian Capodimonte porcelain pedestal / column / pillar / planter stand. Twisted column with round base and top trimmed in blue and gold and decorated with bands of flor...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Porcelain
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a paneled tapering column, with applied scrolled decoration on a square stepped plinth. 48.25" ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Ormolu
Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns or Pedestals— 3 Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Italian Green Marble Columns or Pedestals. Of note are the beautifully carved detail on the bodies, tops and bases of the columns, which are set on circular socles on square...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Marble
Antique White Cararra Marble Column Sculpture Bust Pedestal Stand 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
#42667
Antique white Carrara marble column or pedestal featuring a three piece design with square base and capital, and round cylindrical body.
DIMENSIONS
8 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 39.5" h
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Carrara Marble
Pedestal - column, early 20th century, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique column from around 1910, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 100 cm / width 38 cm / depth 38 cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Walnut
2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Composition
2 Metropolitan Galleries Neoclassical Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals or Plant Stands by Metropolitan Galleries. Cast by the traditional, Lost Wax Bronze Casting method. ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Bronze
Pedestal Cabinet with Classical Painted Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedestal pot stand, having a faux painted octagonal top, over conforming base with cabinet door, on square plinth base with bracket feet, the entire piece...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands, 1920s
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes wit...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Malachite, Ormolu
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding.
Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles.
Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wood
19th Century Carved Neo-Classical Style Capitals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale neo- classical style 19th century painted capitals. This continental pair do have some chippiness to the paint.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French columns. Paint and gilded oak hardwoods with Ionic capitals, fluting and classical detailing.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Paint, Wood
Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Wood Pedestal / Plant Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Faux Marble Lacquer Architectural Pedestals or Columns
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique pair of gorgeous late 19th century Italian carved wood architectural pedestals or columns features rectangular form and a wonderful...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wood, Lacquer
Large Plaster Composite Order Capital on Wooden Pedestal, France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Composition Tall Doric Form Column, 94"h, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Neoclassical style column offers composition construction in flared and fluted Doric form, 20thC
Measures- 94.25''H x 13''W x 13''D
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Composition
Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Marble
Column - flower stand, Western Europe, around 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique column from the beginning of the 20th century, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 100 cm / width 32 cm / depth 33 cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Limestone Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive pair of English neoclassical style Portland limestone column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Stone, Limestone
French Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal - Column Bust Stand - 60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Alabaster Column carved- Neoclassical Style
The fine hand-carved Ornaments of this Column rise above elegant, ring-shaped twisted gun barrel Columns resting on a Square base...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
French Vintage Onyx Pedestal with Brass Details
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating vintage 20th century French hand-carved natural onyx pedestal, sculpted to reveal marbelized swirls of mocha, gray, and white–imparting texture to the smooth column. Th...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Onyx, Brass
Set of Three Antique Wood Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Three pine wood columns.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Neoclassical Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals with Gilt Bronze mounts and sculpted figures.
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Bronze
Column Pedestal Pillar Stand Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
An Ionic column pedestal with fluted pillar and square base in the Neoclassical Greco-Roman style, circa late-20th century, 1982. Column has a nice weight to it; it's designed from a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Composition
Neoclassical Plaster Column Sculpture Pedestal Plant Fern Display Stand 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical inspired pedestal or sculpture / display stand. Made of chalkware (plaster) featuring round column form with distressed finish
Dimensions:
14" x 14" x 49.5"h
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plaster
Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column.
Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestals Plant Stand.
Measure 13" in diameter and stand 40" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Column
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Pedestal Stand
Gorgeous alabaster pedestal-mounted uplighter neoclassical urn lamp. Italy, 1940s.
Amazing aged patina, it provides a charming ligh...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of 19th Century Italian Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 19th century Italian painted plinths with faux bas relief motifs and giltwood accents. They are actually cabinets with one interior shelf. Original hardware and keys.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Giltwood, Wood
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Vert de Patricia Marble and Ormolu pedestal. This stunning pedestal is raised by square Marble base over Ormolu corn...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of Marble Columns in Black Belgian Fossil Marble
Located in London, GB
A quality pair of columns in fossil marble. The circular socle bases with fluted columns and conforming circular capitals. Each piece breaking down to socle, column and capital. Well...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French malachite and ormolu pedestals
French, 20th Century
Height 102cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm
Elegantly mounted with ormolu features and fully covered in malachite, this...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Malachite, Ormolu
Shell Fossil Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Shell Fossil Marble Column Pedestal, round top and base. 39.25" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From a Jersey City Collection.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950.
Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor.
This ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Carrara Marble
Marble Column, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall column out of white marble and a naturally aged patina. The base is round, the shaft fluted and the capital with carved volutes and flower details.
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Marble
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks.
Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases.
Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Porphyry
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar / Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar / column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of fiv...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
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1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style.
Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal, a striking piece that exudes classical elegance and historical charm. Expertly crafted from durable cast cemen...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GREEN MARBLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED PEDESTAL
Circa late 19th century, with inset rotation point for sculpture with a pintle
39 5/8" H x 8" D x 15 1/4" W (at the top...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand with Scalloped Gallery oval top.
Measure 14" in width, 14" in depth at the base, 11.5" and 8.5" at the top and stand 36.5" in height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Fluted Neoclassical Style White Painted Pedestals
Located in Spencertown, NY
Pair white painted neoclassical style fluted pedestals. Late 20th century. Top is 12” diameter. Base is 15” square.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pedestals and columns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical pedestals and columns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals and columns, popular names associated with this style include Austin Productions, Baker Furniture Company, Domenico Ricceri, and Jonathan Sainsbury. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pedestals and columns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $152,896 while the average work can sell for $4,800.