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Modern Pedestals

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Shaped Black Ceramic Top/Walnut Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
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2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Top In Cherry Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
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2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 8" x 19.7H" Custom stone block pedestal, Block Plinth Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola ’ This listing is for Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 8” x 19.7” H (20 cm x 50 cm H) There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Travertine

PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 11.8"x23.6"H - Custom Size Side, Plinth Table by HaandCraft
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola’ Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 11.8"D x 23.6"H. There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum item in itself and in premium qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Dining Table With Beveled Top in 12mm Tempered Art Glass/Oak Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
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2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Walnut Marqueterie/Bronze Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Lucite Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th Century lucite pedestal featuring a raised beveled top.
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Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Pedestal Drum Table Attributed to Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in New York, NY
A round pedestal drum drinks, side, or end table in the Modern style, attributed to designer Paul Mayen for Habitat International furniture, circa late-20th century. Table is a neutr...
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Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Enamel

Modernist Rectilinear Matt Black Swivel Top Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This minimal an highly functional Modernist Rectilinear Matt Black Swivel Top Pedestal Originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20t...
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20th Century American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Formica

Modern Sculptural Wood Dining Table with Organic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This magnificent round dining table is a captivating centerpiece, masterfully blending natural elegance with a unique artistic flair. The expansive tabletop is crafted from natural o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Modern Monique Pedestal Sculpture Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Monique Pedestal Stand, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Monique is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. Monique is a unique design in Calacatta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble

Natural Solid Marble Side Table with Chiselled Finish and Smooth Top
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic solid marble side table with a polished top and hand chiseled sides. The mix of textures and shades adds to its charm. *...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Large Carved Belgian Bluestone Round Dining/Center Table w/ Baluster-Form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made from Belgian bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an octagonal plin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Aglaé Tiered Side Table or Pedestal in Glossy Lacquer by Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named for the Greek Goddess of beauty, the Aglaé pedestal by up-and-coming French designer Joris Poggioli is constructed from tiers of lacquered MDF woo...
Category

2010s French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

No53 Scarpa Dining Table – Made-to-Order Solid Wood Round Design Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No53 Scarpa Dining Table – Made-to-Order Solid Wood Round Design by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer, C...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 3 by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle 3 Side Table, Auxiliary Table, Night Stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a sup...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Plywood

New Bistro High Table in Gilded Wrought Iron with Black Marble Top. Indoor & Out
Located in Miami, FL
New bistro high table in gilded wrought iron with black marble top. Indoor & Outdoor
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Iron

Natural Solid Marble Side Table with Chiselled Finish and Smooth Top
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic solid marble side table with a polished top and hand chiseled sides. The mix of textures and shades adds to its charm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Shaped Top In Custom RAL Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Solid brass pedestal handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pedestal model "ROGER", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Proudly Made in Italy, without neve...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. This is the perfect...
Category

2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Bench
Suelo Modern Bench
$2,100 / item
Geometric Marble Side Table, Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A marble side table or pedestal with wonderful textures and shades. It features a geometric patterning, with smaller marble cut outs that have been molded together. Hand-crafted by l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel
Located in New York, NY
Pergamino Hex Chico Caramel Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini Design In Stock 15" x 15" x 16" H as shown. Custom sizes and shapes available. Our line of hex tables are u...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Pedestals

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Fornasetti Tray Holder Black
Located in MILANO, IT
Fornasetti trays become elegant coffee tables by adding this black wood base. Is suits a 25 x 60 cm wood tray. The image shows the tray on its holder (the tray is not included in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Crystal Base Riser Clear 8x8" by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Base Clear by KA Glass is a stunning example of functional art, crafted from flawless crystal glass with meticulous attention to detail. Its remarkable transparency and s...
Category

2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Coito (translate into English as "Coitus") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Walnut Marqueterie/Bronze Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Hercules Plinth Travertine by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Everyone needs a little support, and Hercules is the strong figure you want in your corner. A bold piece on its own, the plinth’s impact is enhanced with the addition of a vase, bowl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Vintage Lane Perception Plant Stand Pedestal With Low Shelf
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage tall plant stand with low shelf from the Perception series by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia USA. Signed on underside
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

No33 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Customizable Wooden Base Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No33 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Customizable Wooden Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Twist Pedestal
Located in West Montrose, CA
Twisted pedestal is an elegant and stylish piece customizable for any setting. This example piece is made in fiddleback makore with a diamond bookmatch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

No30 Scarpa Dining Table – Solid Wood Round Top with Sculptural Base
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No30 Scarpa Dining Table – Solid Wood Round Top with Sculptural Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and design...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

No21 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Sculptural Cylindrical Base
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No21 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Sculptural Cylindrical Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and design...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Pedestal Table by Peter Harrison in Black Wood Metal and Concrete
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Torus pedestal tabletop joins to its base with a unique aluminum joint. Precision milled out of a solid chunk of metal, this joinery structurally supports the top while providing...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Modern Onyx Cube Pink Side Table Pedestal Sculpture Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Onyx Cube, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Onyx Cube in Pink Onyx, a decorative piece that draws the eye with it's beautiful color and texture. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx

No45 Scarpa Dining Table – Solid Wood Round Dining Table by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No45 Scarpa Dining Table – Solid Wood Round Dining Table by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer, Carlo Sca...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 11.8"x19.7H" Custom stone block pedestal, Plinth Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola’ Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 11.8"W x 11.8"D x 19.7"H There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum item in itself and in premiu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Travertine

No23 Scarpa Round Dining Table – Solid Wood with Unique Cylindrical Base
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No23 Scarpa Round Dining Table – Solid Wood with Unique Cylindrical Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legenda...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Ceramic Sidetable / Pedestal Glazed Earthenware Caramel
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware side table pedestal manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw....
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Bertu Bench, Suelo Bench, Wood and Thick Weave Fabric, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu bench, suelo® bench, wood and thick weave fabric, Modern This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, a...
Category

2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Burl Pedestal Side Table or Column for Sculpture Modern Milo Baughman Style
Located in New York, NY
A solid and rich burl pedestal table or column, after designer Milo Baughman, in the modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s. Piece is substantial, covered in a bu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

No59 Scarpa Round Dining Table – Custom Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No59 Scarpa Round Dining Table – Custom Solid Wood by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

No41 Scarpa Dining Table – Custom Round Top and Solid Wooden Base Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No41 Scarpa Dining Table – Custom Round Top and Solid Wooden Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer,...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Rectangular Top Tall Antique Slate Table upon Beautifully Shaped Two-Part Base
Located in Houston, TX
Rectangular top tall antique slate table upon beautifully shaped two-part base. Originally from a winery, this unusual table was made to standing h...
Category

1920s French Vintage Modern Pedestals

Materials

Slate

Bolo Side Table by DeMuro Das in Ziricote with Solid Satin Bronze Collar
Located in New York, NY
Sheathed in exquisite veneers, the Bolo Side Table reveals a radial pattern of alternating wood grains on its top surface. Perfectly scaled for any sea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Modern Style Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Modern Style Mahogany Pedestals France, Later 20th Century Sleek and refined, this pair of French Modern style mahogany pedestals is perfect for showcasing sculptur...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Oak and Beech Round Pedestal Dining or Entry Table by MSJ Furniture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This beech table with oak base is perfect for a small eating area or entryway. The tabletop is beech that has been bleached and white washed to leave a dazzling finish. The oak bas...
Category

2010s Modern Pedestals

Materials

Beech, Oak

Matilda, Resin and Etched Brass Frog Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Matilda frog side table embodies the playful spirit often evident in the works of Egg Designs. Inspired by the plight of the endangered cape flats frog they decided to create a piece of furniture that would keep the frog ever present in their minds. Matilda was born. This piece has a cast resin base with a lily pad etched solid brass top...
Category

2010s South African Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Walnut and Terrazzo Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Pedestal with a Walnut veneered base and Terrazzo top. The top is 17.75" wide and 8" deep.
Category

2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Hawkstone Hand Chiseled Wood, Timber, Marble and Bronzed Steel Bedside Pedestal
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Hawkstone modern bedside pedestal sits on a hand chiseled, alien timber, base which is burnished black. On top of the base is a fumed oak drawer u...
Category

2010s South African Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

NM03 Podium by NM3
Located in Geneve, CH
NM03 Podium by NM3 Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 90 cm Materials: BA stainless steel 3mm stainless steel, dry joint, podium. NM3 is an office for architecture and design based ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

NM03 Podium by NM3
NM03 Podium by NM3
$2,060 / item
Modern Inlaid Tessellated Travertine Sculptural Pedestal, Attrib Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Inlaid Tessellated Travertine Sculptural Pedestal Attributed to Maitland Smith  This sleek and contemporary design stands 29 inches high and features a 14.25-inch square top ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Roslin Modern Pedestal Dining Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Roslin Pedestal Table by Crump and Kwash Features a solid wood table top with acrylic sealer / solid wood and leather wrapped ribs / adjustable leveling feet Size: 48"Diameter x...
Category

2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Sculptural Red Dining Table with Oval Shaped Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

No35 Scarpa Table – Customizable Round Dining Table by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No35 Scarpa Table – Customizable Round Dining Table by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Hardwood Pedestal Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Hardwood Pedestal Stand, with a cherry lacquer finish. 40.5" H x 12" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a 5th Avenue Private Collection.
Category

20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Solid Walnut Dining Table with Tapered Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

No52 Scarpa Table by NONO – Cylindrical Sculptural Base with Round Wooden Top
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No52 Scarpa Table by NONO – Cylindrical Sculptural Base with Round Wooden Top ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer, Carlo...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Minaret Pedestal Table, Hand Cast Bronze Base and Caesarstone Top
Located in Tucson, AZ
While delicate, the deceivingly strong hand cast bronze base of the Minaret pedestal table adeptly supports an 18” diameter Caesarstone top. The resul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern pedestals 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 created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern pedestals made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals, popular names associated with this style include O&A London, Costantini, Greenapple, and Davidson. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $176 and tops out at $93,495 while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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