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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 Italian Rouge Royal Marble Gilt Bronze Corinthian Columns Pedestals
Located in Germantown, MD
Monumental Pair of Italian Rouge Royal Marble and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Columns Pedestals. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and 50 " in height. Top Diameter is 10".
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Brass

Pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent Marble Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent marble pedestals, with a clean and timeless design ideal for displaying sculptures, urns, or decorative objects. The square form and substan...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Plaster

Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest lico...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Pair of Pedestals in Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of pedestals in the neoclassical style, dating from the 20th century. The classically inspired design and decoration are reminiscent of antique models and make them idea...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Softwood

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

Large Carved Stone Garden Capital
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Good semi antique carved stone Corinthian Style capital with fine form. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age and wear include edge wear and losses and some a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

Neoclassical Grecian Faux Stone Column Acanthus Leaf Candle Holder Plant Stand 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux stone plant stand / candle holder in the shape of the base of a neoclassical column featuring scrolled corners and drooping acanth...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Resin

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal Column, 19th Century, Gilded Bronze Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 19th-century French pedestal is crafted from luxurious Alpine green marble and features refined gilded bronze accents. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the column showc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns, Greek style from the early 20th century. Top surface is 12.75 x 12.75
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Pine

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

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Alabaster

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Figural Foliage Giltwood Pedestals on Paw Feet 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical figural foliage painted and giltwood pedestals with molded edge gilt squared tops, flanking figural gilt cherubs, central acanthus foliage scroll work, f...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

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

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

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

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Marble

Column, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall column on a square plinth with a round base, a fluted shaft and a round capital. Naturally aged patina.
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

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

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Alabaster

Vintage Regency Bunny Williams Home Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this distinguished pair of Vintage Regency Style Pedestals from Bunny Williams Home. These exceptional pieces capture the timeless elegance and sophisticat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Gesso, Wood

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

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Marble, Carrara Marble

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

Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century Item # 403DWS18A A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Pine, Paint

Antique French Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Antique French neoclassical alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 112cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm This elegant and fine pu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Alabaster

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

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical Pedestals
Pair of French Neoclassical Pedestals
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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Hardwood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s. Tall and elegant early 1900s wood pedestal in stained black/dark brown finish. Turned column with square...
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1910s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Hardwood

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

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Stone, Limestone

Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red/rouge marble pedestal.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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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

Pair of French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
Pair of French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
$26,662 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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

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

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Wood

Column Pedestal 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. Made in England. Column has a nice weight to it; it'...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Composition

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

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Composition

Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

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

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

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

Vintage Regency Corinthian Fiberglass Columns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with the timeless grandeur of classical architecture with this monumental pair of vintage Corinthian columns. Recalling the opulence of ancient temples and the d...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Fiberglass, Paint

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

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Iron, Wrought Iron

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

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Plaster

Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands 20th Century
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 with ...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Malachite, Ormolu

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

19th Century French Marble Illuminated Torchere Column
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Marble Illuminated Torchere Column This large French white marble pedestal is hollow allowing it to be lit from the inside, the column has a stepped octagonal ba...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

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

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Iron

Neoclassical Breccia Marble and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Neoclassical style sets apart this stately pair of Breccia marble pedestals. Taking the form of Ionic columns with brilliant ormolu capitals and bases, the impressive piece...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Onyx and Brass Plant Stand Column
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French onyx and brass plant stand column, dating from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality and has a gorgeous design. The green onyx marble ha...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.) Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.) Important pair of rare Greek...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Hardwood, Paint

Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Three Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze and Rose Granite Corinthian Columns After The Model by Pierre Gouthière. Each acanthus leaf to the capitals individually cast. The qu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Granite, Bronze

Cylindrical White Stone Carved Garden Pedestal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A cylindrical white stone garden pedestal with carved foliate motif. Dimensions: 12" W x 20" H Condition: Please see detail photos. The stone is appropriately weathered with slight...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

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

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Wood

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood pedestal/column. This wonderful fluted pedestal is raised by a square stepped b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Giltwood

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

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and impressive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brocatelle d'Espagne marble pedestal columns. The columns are raised by thick square bases and mottled circul...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

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

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Pine, 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

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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

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

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.

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