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
Pair Of Italian Turn Of The Century Neoclassical St. Giltwood Corinthian Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian Turn of the Century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood Corinthian columns, circa 1900. The pair of carved Corinthian columns are raised on square plinths below a w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Marbleized Fluted Column/Pedestal
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
C19th simulated marble pedestal of massive proportions, the circular moulded top above an exagerated fluted trumpet shaped body, raised on a stepped plinth. English. 1830.
37.5" dia...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Pair of Italian Green Marble Pedestals, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
These imposing, grand pedestals have been crafted from green marble. Of note are the beautifully carved spiral fluting and trailing vine motifs on the bodies of the columns, which ar...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
True Pair of Continental 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Solid Mahogany Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative true pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Mahogany and faux painted marble pedestal columns of telemons holding cushions. Each...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by a fine square black base with a fine circular...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Scagliola
Large Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Base w/ Wreath A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original vintage condition being structurally sound with age appropriate signs of weathering and use as pictured. Minor spacing to joints/seams with examples pictured which does not ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic 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
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble and Onyx Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and onyx pedestal column. The column is raised by a square onyx base with striking cut corners. The circular central support displays a mottled and fluted design and beautiful veins throughout. Above is the mottled circular onyx shelf.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Onyx, Marble
White Alabaster Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
White Alabaster Column Pedestal. 41" H x 11" Diameter.
Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Keywords: Furniture, Plant stand, Jard...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of 19th Century Italian pink marble pedestals
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of pedestals are crafted in a dark, vermillion veined marble and a lighter, coral pink veined marble. Each pedestal features a thin, surmounting sheet of white ma...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Wood Pedestals - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite pair of vintage Corinthian wood pedestals. Featuring finely carved capitals with intricate detailing, these classic...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rouge Marble Pedestals
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spectacular pair of marble and doré bronze pedestals is hewn from the finest French "Partridge eye" rouge griotte marble from the Languedoc region. Formed as Corinthian columns, these neoclassical pedestals are complete with intricate bronze doré capitals and acanthus and olive leaf bands around the base. Named for the griotte cherry for its deep, rich color, Red Griotte was the favorite marble for Royal apartments in the 18th century and was used to create the fireplace mantel in the office of Louis XIV in Versailles. This particular type is called "Partridge eye" due to its inclusion of goniatites (small fossilized shells...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Composite Stone Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted composite stone pedestal column. The column is raised by a circular base with a fine double mottled border and elegantl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
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 five ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical White Marble & Bronze Pedestal Sculpture Stand 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique French Neoclassical Pedestal or Stand, Circa 1900s. Made from white marble with a sandwiched top over a round tapered column with ornate bronze detail. The stand is suppor...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Scagliola Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square Sienna like Scagliola base below a beautiful stepped white Carr...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Scagliola
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of stunning Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood pedestals. Each is raised on four finely carved paw feet below a circular base. The forest green patinated socle is...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze and Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
This refined pedestal is crafted from sumptuous materials and has an elegant and unusual shape. It could be used a standalone piece but would also make the perfect stand upon which to display a vase, urn...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical Style Roman Column Stand/Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 20th Century Neoclassical Roman Style Column Stand/Pedestal
This ornate Italian pedestal has a beautiful acanthus leaf capital and a mythical scene carved on the column face. The pillar's figural scene contains many cherub putti and gods on chariots. The pedestal would be a perfect stand for...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble, Vert Antique, Sienna and Rosso Levanto marble, wall mounted columns. Eac...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of English Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals by Trollope
By Trollope & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ormolu-mounted pedestals
by Trollope & Sons
Constructed using rich mahogany, the pair of pedestals of square cross section on plinth supports, of slight taper form with...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Turn of the Century Neoclassical Style Faux Painted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative French turn of the century Neo-Classical st. faux painted columns. Each column is raised on an sand colored faux marble square base...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Mod-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Painted Columns / Pedestals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian Neo-classsical style columns or pedestals. The hand painted finish is soothing, neutral tones of ivory and taupe with black tops...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Green Breccia and Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Green Breccia and carrara Marble Pedestals
Each has a square top with stepped pediment of fine white carrara marble. The column of unusual green breccia marble stands at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Giltwood and Gesso Pedestals
By Robert Adam
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of giltwood and Gesso pedestals, in the manner of Robert Adam.
Each pedestal having a circular top with a waisted fluted socle, on ram's-mask headed acanthus-carved fluted monopodia, raised on a tiform-plinth with lion's paw feet.
This neoclassical design is modelled after the antique Greek tripod...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Metal Planter Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Neoclassical Style Patinated forged Metal Planter Stands. Stand 33.25" tall.
16.5"W x 16.5"D x 33.5"H. Top inside diameter 10.75" x 2.75" H
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
One Pair Very Stately 19th Century English Urns on Stands, Brushed Steel Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair very stately 19th century English urns on stands, brushed steel finish. Great dramatic statement for entry, indoor or out door use.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
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.
Keywords: Architectural element, Mineral specimen, Grand...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Stained Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Neoclassical Stained Mahogany Pedestal. Measures 13" in diameter and stands 35" tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique style marble pedestals with applied bronze approx.
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Wreath Green Garden Urn Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Wreath Green Garden Urn Pedestal Base. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, large impressive size...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Pine & Giltwood Columns W/ Capitols -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian neo-classical style carved and painted columns with cascading grapes and vines. They are most likely mid-century pieces and do have age appropriate wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
Antique Onyx and Gilt Metal Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique onyx and gilt metal Corinthian column. This was most likely made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality, the design of a neo classical...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Antique Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Sculpture Pedestal, Rope Twist Form, 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers carved alabaster construction with clipped corner display over rope twist column, raised on stepped base having octagonal foot, c189...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Of French Wood Columns Pedestals, Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant 20th-century Neoclassical columns with a marbleized wood finish. Ideal for adding a classic touch to any room. The columns feature a fluted design and square shape, with dime...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Sienna marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a fine squ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS
Probably Italian, circa late 19th century
Item # 403HRY18X
This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Scagliola
Vintage Brass Bronze Fluted Corinthian Column Classical Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brass bronze fluted corinthian column 29" classical pedestal plant stand. Item features heavy cast brass/bronze construction, attractive "antiqued...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Onyx and Brass Column
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and useful antique onyx and brass column. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period.
It is of excellent quality, the ony...
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1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair of Dalmation Granite Architectural Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Dalmation Black and White Speckle Granite Architectural Columns/ Plant Stands.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Granite
Neoclassical Style Alabaster Column Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Alabaster Roman Tuscan shaped column with round alabaster top. The column is adorned with some rings around it at different levels from the top to the base.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Federal Period Transom and Pilasters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant Federal period reglazed fan light transom topping a pair of pilasters composed of capitals and paneled shafts. Bring it up to date by incorporat...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Pine
Vintage Brass Bronze Fluted Corinthian Column Classical Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Bronze Fluted Corinthian Column 29" Classical Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features a heavy cast brass/bronze construction, attractive "antiqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Bases. Item features heavy cast iron construction, urn and wreath design on all sides, stepped bases, s...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Early 20th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and fine pair of large mahogany and inlayed brass pedestals. Late 19th-early 20th century. French polished beautiful quality.
Category
1890s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Pair of Marble Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of tall marble pedestals atop Carrara marble bases.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Column With Marble Top
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cobalt blue Roman Tuscan shaped column with round black marble top. The column is adorned with several gilt rings around it at different levels from the top to the base.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
French Wood Column Pedestals, Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant 20th-century Neoclassical column with a marbleized wood finish. Ideal for adding a classic touch to any room. The column feature a fluted design and square shape, with dimens...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19 Century Burgundy and White Marble Tapering Square Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A striking pair of veined red/burgundy and white marble tapered columns; the fronts being fluted and both columns inlaid with a contrasting dark yellow breche d'alep marble.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Decorative Painted Wooden Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of elegant architectural painted wooden columns, classical pedestals and both are in good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Faux Bois and Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) dark faux bois (wood) and faux marble painted low pedestals with a triangular shape base and top (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Ash, Burl
Pair of Late 19th c. Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in the very late 19th or early 20th century, this pair of carved of pine pedestals are tall and thin and painted a deep rich Verde antique bronze color...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
Pair of Models of Italian Neo-Classic Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) "Grand Tour" breche marble columns on a green porphyry square base and having an Ionic carved alabaster capital (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster, Breccia Marble
French Neoclassical Style Velvet Upholstered Pedestal, last quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
All surfaces covered completely in colored velvet the square column with a slightly larger top and bottom respectively, the top decorated with hanging tassels, the bottom a graduate...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Velvet
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal from the early 20th century, with an associated square granite top, above an ionic column, on a square plinth.
The pedestal is a b...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone
Italian Impruneta Terracotta Pedestal
By Domenico Ricceri
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Ricceri family has been working with terracotta since the 18th century. The Antica Manifattura Ricceri d'Impruneta made hand-made bricks, terracotta tiles, and roof tiles, as wel...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite columns. Each circular column is raised by a square base below a mottled socle pedestal. The columns d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Granite
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.