What is a pediment in architecture?

The pediment is a triangular gable that forms the end of the roof slant over any type of porch or portico. Greek temples were known for their intricate designs, which often included this decorative element over one doorway with its crowning features to make them stand out.

Broken Pediment

Swan Mirror

Furniture Pediment

Broken Mirror

George Ii Giltwood Console

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Low-Waisted Breakfront Bookcase

$27,109

Maitland Smith Tall Federal Style High Boy/Chest on Chest In Leather **Sale**

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

, mid 20th century. Has 13 drawers, each drawer slides into it's own compartment, broken-arch pediment

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Tall Federal Style High Boy/Chest on Chest In Leather Sale

$3,400

English George III Hanging Corner Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

The top of this mahogany corner cupboard has the original broken arch pediment with carved floral

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

English George III Hanging Corner Cupboard

$2,750

English Oak Bookcase/Display Cabinet

Located in Wilson, NC

The top of this bookcase/display cabinet has a broken arch pediment with a stylized egg and dart

Category

Antique 1880s English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Oak Bookcase/Display Cabinet

$3,250

Unusual Wooden Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A rare and unusual wooden cabinet with central broken arch pediment, and mirror, framed by a pair

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wooden Cabinet

$7,500

English Mahogany Display / Book Case

Located in Wilson, NC

The top half of this display cabinet/bookcase has a broken arch pediment with open fretwork carving

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Display / Book Case

$2,650

Grandfather clock, English ca.1790

By James Cawson 1

Located in New Haven, CT

condition. Four fluted columns support the broken arch pediment which has beautiful gilt decoration on

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany

Grandfather clock, English ca.1790

$10,500

Beautiful Fiddleback Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

. The upper section with a broken swan neck pediment having ribbon and swag inlaid detail, above the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines

Beautiful Fiddleback Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

$6,760

English 1790s Hanging Wall Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

broken pediment crown piece, this cabinet is completely unique.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

English 1790s Hanging Wall Cabinet

$32,000

American Breakfront Labeled Meeks

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine labeled American flame mahogany breakfront with satinwood interior. The broken arch pediment

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Poplar

American Breakfront Labeled Meeks

$62,500

George III Mahogany Secretary, 18th Century, in the Manner of Henry Kettle

By Henry Kettle

Located in Charleston, SC

Kettle. Pierced cornice with broken arch pediment finishing in scrolled rosettes with centralized stop

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Secretary, 18th Century, in the Manner of Henry Kettle

$68,500

Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary

Located in Charleston, SC

broken pediment with pierced fretwork surrounded by dental molding ending in a carved rosette. The

Category

Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary

$5,800

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What is a pediment in architecture?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The pediment is a triangular gable that forms the end of the roof slant over any type of porch or portico. Greek temples were known for their intricate designs, which often included this decorative element over one doorway with its crowning features to make them stand out.