Neoclassical Pedestals
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 Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze and porcelain pedestals
French, early 20th Century
Measures: height 82 cm, width 26 cm, depth 26 cm
This fine pedestal stands are charming...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st Giltwood & Glass pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and Glass pedestals. Each very attractive pedestal is raised by three pierced cabriole l...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Incredible Neo Classical Marble and Bronze Pedestal
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a beautiful exemple of Neo Classism at its best. The craftsmanship of the bronze the quality of the marble the refinement of the proportion everything is incapsulated into th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Neoclassical Column Form Faux Green Marble Painted Wood Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made large scale wood pedestal with 'Verdi Antico' faux marble finish. Likely made for a specific marble bust in the collection of Roger Prigent, legendary New York antique...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Tuscan Marbleized, Carved & Gilt 76" Columns/ Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Italian Tuscan Marbleized, Carved & Gilt 76" Columns/ Pedestals
A stunning pair of 19th-century Italian Tuscan marbleized, carved, and gilt columns/pedestals. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Pedestal Dining Table with Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous custom pedestal table with two 12 inch leaves. Table measures 60 inches diameter without leaves and 84 inches long with leaves. Can be m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Faux Painted Green and Gilt Neoclassical Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of faux painted green and gilt neoclassical pedestals, each one with a 12-inch square marbleized top, on a tapering pedestal base with all-over incised and gilt decoration.
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20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Contemporary Nickel-Plated Iron Pedestal Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pedestal table base is made of nickel silvery brushed iron. The style of the pedestal base is the Classic square baluster. The top could be round or square -- glass, wood, stone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical Faux Siena Marble Fluted Column Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical style fluted column pedestal with a faux Sienna marble finish on a faux black marble base. The finish is quite well done and very convincing, you would not know ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical pedestals.
Birds eye maple with inlaid patinated brass details
and patinated brass trim around the base.
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Alabaster
Dark Green Marble Column with Bronze Moulding
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A tall dark green/grey marble column; the rectangular column supports a larger tiered square marble top; the bottom of the column sits on a patinate...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920s Oval Tripod Neoclassical Coffee Table in Blond Walnut with Veneered Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant small tripod table, oval in shape, skilfully worked by the famous cabinetmaker of Bassano del Grappa for the demanding Italian bourgeoisie ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
Italian Walnut Hand Painted Faux Marble Center Table with Dolphin Feet, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian walnut one drawer hand painted floral and faux marble center table with a turned bulbous ringed urn pedestal, carved squared inset plinth, and terminating on four original ha...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Gesso, Walnut, Pine, Paint
Italian Neo-Classic Wrought Iron Brazier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) wrought iron brazier with cross legs and 3 gold lion heads.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold
Pair Large White Louis XVI Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair large white Louis XVI pedestals. Pair of large white painted carved baluster shaped pedestals/torchieres in original white gessoed condition, Italy, c...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Italian Neo-Classic Marble Column
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Cent) green and Siena trimmed swirl marble column pedestal with a square base and top.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Pair of Continental Neoclassic Black Painted and Parcel-gilt Torcheres, Italian
Located in St. Louis, MO
A fine matching pair of Continental Italian neoclassic black painted and parcel-gilt torcheres having urns with female bust on top of fluted legs on paw ...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Venetian Carved Fruitwood Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) carved fruitwood pedestal with shell top and cupids climbing tree.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Fruitwood
Heavily Pierce Carved Walnut Hexagon Marble Top Swann Bird Motive Stand Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily carved walnut hexagon shape marble-top lamp side table stand pedestal.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Marble
Regency White and Green Torchere or Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Edged in green throughout; the round top supported by three outward curving supports joined by a platform stretcher and ending in outscrolled feet.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Stripped Pine and Gilt Pedestals
By Palladio
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian 1940s stripped pine and gilt trimmed large square pedestals with Neo-classical style Roman figures in relief. (att: PALADIO)
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Giltwood, Pine
American Mahogany Two Tiered Supper Table. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany two tiered supper table with brass decorative column supports, reeded and turned tripod pedestal, and terminating on original brass casters. Early 19th Century
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Cent) pedestals with a steel and brass cross arrow design that supports a round white marble top. (PRICED PER Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Ornate Cherub Putti Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Ornate Cherub Putti Pedestal Plant Stand
This Vintage Italian Neoclassical style gold ornate cherub putti pede...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Pair of Simulated Marble Torcheres
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart pair of Regency tall torcheres, in the Brighton Pavilion manner. Colourfully executed in simulated marble decoration. The square square top with moulded edge simulated in P...
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1820s English Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Large French Neoclassical Ormolu, Glass and Marble Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French Neoclassical ormolu, glass and marble pedestals
French, 20th century
Height 112.5cm, width 36cm, depth 36cm
These exceptional pieces are a pair of large Fre...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French, Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French Neoclassical gilt-bronze and rouge griotte marble pedestal.
French, 19th century.
Measures: height 123 cm, width 41 cm, depth 41 cm.
In an hi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Pair Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Pantinted and Parcel-Gilt Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian Early 19th century Neoclassical pantinted and Parcel-gilt pedestals
Each fitted with a circular marble top.
56 1/2 x 16 in. diam.
Provenance: Lou Marotta Antique...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant pair of Italian 19th century neoclassical St. mahogany, ebony, Mecca and white Carrara marble pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by a triangular base with concav...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mounted Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality pair of French mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. mahogany and ormolu pedestal columns. Each circular pedestal is raised by three elegantly curved le...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with walnut, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical pedestals made in a specific country, there are 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 Dos Gallos Studio, Bassano's Ebanisteria, Decorative Crafts, and John Needles. 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 $4,750 and tops out at $18,590 while the average work can sell for $18,300.