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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 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...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Iron

Italian 19th century pair of very tall decorative marble obelisks
Located in PARIS, FR
Monumental pair of obelisks veneered with following marbles:  pink marble of the Pyrenees, blue Turquin and yellow of Siena. A very decorative pair of tall obelisks that would look g...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Siena Marble

Pair Of Wood Black Lacquer Columns Pedestals, Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant 20th-century Neoclassical Black Lacquer columns Ideal for adding a classic touch to any room. The columns feature a fluted design and square shape, with dimensions that make ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base below the circular support with most decorative mottled wrap...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Onyx and Ormolu pedestal/column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Onyx and Ormolu pedestal/column. The handsome green Onyx column is raised by a square block below a mottled ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Onyx, Ormolu

French Gilt Metal Mounted Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Alabaster Pedestal, late 19th century, with a later square top on a tapering column and stepped square plinth. 41.5" H x 11" W x 11" D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
$850 Sale Price
41% Off
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Pair of Bronze Finish Ceramic Fluted Columns – Decorative Pedestals, English
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of classical elegance to your décor with this striking mid-century pair of ceramic columns. Finished in a rich bronze tone, these decorative accents feature a fluted desi...
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Ceramic

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

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

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Granite

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

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Scagliola

20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal Plant stand
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal or Plant stand Measures 11" in diameter and stands 36.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Cherry

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

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Ormolu

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

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Stone

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal. This wonderfully detailed dark faux painted marble column is raised on an octagonal base displaying a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Ormolu

Pair of Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals. 20th Century Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" x Width 26 1/2" x Depth 19". CW5306
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Cast Stone

Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a paneled tapering column, with applied scrolled decoration on a square stepped plinth. 48.25" ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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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

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Plaster

pair of Italian 19th century Mahogany, Giltwood and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and white Carrara marble pedestals. Each most unique pedestal is raised by e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Pair, Neoclassical Angels Pedestal Table Bases, Sculpture Stands, Columns Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Charming early 20th Century Pair of Hand-carved Stone Table Bases, Pedestal's, Columns, Stands from Italy made in circa 1940. Depicting 3 Angel Figurines...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

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.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style Green and White Marble and Ormolu-Mounted Pedestals
Located in London, GB
This pair of marble and gilt bronze pedestals represent a fine example of 19th century neoclassical design. Featuring beautiful green and white Vert d'Estours marble, each pedestal has a central marble column with Corinthian capital...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Ormolu

Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
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1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Pine

19th Century Italian Faux Marble Lacquer Architectural Pedestals or Columns
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique pair of gorgeous late 19th century Italian carved wood architectural pedestals or columns features rectangular form and a wonderful...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Plaster Composite Order Capital on Wooden Pedestal, France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Pair Vintage Greco-Roman Neoclassical Gesso Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage gesso pedestals dating from the second quarter of the 20th century, with various Greco-Roman neoclassical motifs in relief, including cherub with instrument, mask, bi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Gesso

Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Floral Torchieres, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt torchieres with circular egg & dart medallion tops, floral decorative rings, intertwining floral tassels and terminating on acanthus tripod hoof feet...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Collection of Four Neoclassical Columns in Istrian Stone
Located in London, GB
A collection of four neo-classical columns in Istrian stone. The moulded base surmounted by fluted shafts with finely carved Corinthian capitals to top. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Cork Column Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) cork carved model of a classical column with a corinthian capital and resting on a stepped square base damages to areas of base and capital
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Cork

Italian Marble Top Circular and Bulbous Garden Pedestal Table, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble top circular garden table with a bulbous ringed pedestal and resting on a squared plinth. All original, Mid-19th Century. Piece is 14" Square base.
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1860s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Vintage Painted and Parcel-Gilt Classical Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very decorative green and parcel-gilt classical wood pedestal. (Possibly 18th century).
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Torchière Pedestal Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and extremely decorative pair of Italian late 18th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted Porphyry and giltwood Torchière pedestal stands from Piedmont. Each unique st...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Giltwood

French Black Marble Column
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French black marble column. For a chic interior, classical lines in the spirit of Hollywood Regency.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Italian Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian late 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised on a Vert de Patricia square support with moulded stepped alabaster ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very tall and heavy spiral carved dark solid wood column. It depicts a square top adorned with fluted side borders. This is followed by a ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Bronze

Pr. 19 C. Italian Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Cylindrical Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases. Each pedestal is hand-carved from a large, single, soli...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column. This wonderful column is raised by a patinated black square plinth...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Scagliola, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets French, 19th Century Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Stone, Brass, Other

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Spiral Column Narrow Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Spiral Column Narrow Pedestal Plant Sta...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Alabaster

Antique classic French wooden pedestal stand display column
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" Size Note: The top circle measures 25 cm x 25 cm, the bottom circle me...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Granite, Bronze

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

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Giltwood

Pair Of French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Mahogany, Ormolu Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Vert Campan marble pedestal tables. These two tiered stunning single drawer tables a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Wood, Mahogany

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

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Marble, Ormolu

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Pine, Giltwood

Pr. 19 C. Italian Siena (Orange/Yellow) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Cylindrical Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Siena (Orange/Yellow) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases. Each pedestal is hand-carved from a large, single, soli...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Antique Victorian brass and Marble Fern Stand after Bradley&Hubbard, late 19th c
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Victorian brass and onyx fern stand after Bradley & Hubbard, late 19th Century. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and 29" in height. Onyx top is 9" x 9".
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Onyx, Brass

Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column. Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Pine

Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns With Capitals, Set of Three
Located in Stamford, CT
18th/19th century Italian Neoclassical carved marble column fragments, a set of three. Two with Ionic capitals, one with a simple Corinthian capital. All with great surface from age ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

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

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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

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Marble

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

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Marble

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

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Onyx, Marble

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Green Marble Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. green marble columns. Each elegant column is raised on a square white Carrara marble base with a mottled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Verde Ranocchia Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Verde Ranocchia marble pedestal. This gorgeous pedestal is raised by an octagonal stepped base with rounded edges. The...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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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 fiv...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Alabaster

French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
$3,332 Sale Price
30% Off

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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