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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian modern wood and laminate pedestal or stand display or coffe table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden square pedestal or stand display or coffe table, 1970s Pedestal, display stand or coffee table, in the shape of a parallelepiped, with a wooden structure and en...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Pedestals

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Wood, Laminate

Dawn Pedestal in Navona Travertine by Paloma Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn Pedestal in Navona Travertine by Paloma Editions Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 100 cm. Materials: Navona Travertine. The Dawn Pedestal is hand-carved from a single block of stone...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture White Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

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Onyx, Gold Leaf

Iron and Coconut Shell Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout modernist pedestal crafted with a coconut shell mosaic on the top and base having sculptural iron supports designed in a postmodern composition.
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20th Century American Modern Pedestals

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Wrought Iron

Pedestal White Marble Dining Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Dining table in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busine...
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2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

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Marble

Modern Square Architectural Pedestal Side Table in Rainbow Teakwood Stone
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the column capitals of the Roman architectural style, this pedestal is a statement piece. A sculpture pedestal, a side table, or a garden element, this versatile piece can fit wherever you like. Square Architectural Pedestal...
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2010s Indian Modern Pedestals

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Marble

Modern Round Pedestal Table Ebony Macassar Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Brass
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick brass, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

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Metal, Brass

"Kintsugi Rest" by Brain Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, each hand-studded piece by artist the bms. Was transformed from a Provincial 19th century artifact into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Embellishing with silver and gold thumbtacks, the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our storied objects, animating each surface with bold and provocative designs. This kintsugi rest was originally a Qing-dynasty low stool, used by a Shoemaker while he assembled pairs of shoes. Marked by the artist's golden touch, the simple stool has been gilded with a pattern inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, wherein damaged ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

No44 Scarpa Table by NONO – Cylindrical Base and Round Wooden Dining Top
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No44 Scarpa Table by NONO – Cylindrical Base and Round Wooden Dining Top ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian...
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2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Round Pedestal Table Walnut Wood White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick stainless steel, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at preci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Cut Steel, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Pair of Lucite Pedestals with Gilt Metal Detail
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of contemporary Lucite pedestals with four Lucite supports, gilt metal details, and square bases and tops.
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2010s Unknown Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Carat Extra Large, Pedestal in Hand Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Beirut, LB
The largest of the Carat line, inspired by the "1 World Trade Center" skyscraper with sharp, flawless finishing. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2014.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Solid Wood and Glass Pedestal Table by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern solid wood and glass pedestal by Pierre Sarkis from Celine Collection. Inspired by the roots and branches of a tree that represents life and beauty. Elegant pedestal with temp...
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2010s Guatemalan Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Studded Ombre Riser by Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with PAGODA RED, each hand-studded piece by artist the bms. was transformed from a provincial 19th century artifact into a one...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Crystal Base Riser Clear 10x10" 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...
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2010s American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Crystal

Stele Ur by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Stele Ur by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 6 x W 13 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. Ur is an ancient Sumerian city, representing the dawn of civilization. Zela...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

Aruna Monolith by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Aruna Monolith by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 12 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. Aruna is the Sanskrit personification of dawn. Astrologically, dawn r...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

New Handmade Bistro High Table in Wrought Iron, Customizable
Located in Miami, FL
New Bistro high table in wrought iron Ideal for your parties. Indoor & Outdoor  
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2010s Spanish Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Carat M, Pedestal in Hand Patinated Silver Leaf
Located in Beirut, LB
A middle-sized pedestal from the Carat line. This perfect finish is obtained by using both the contemporary technique of laser cutting and the ancestral manual finishing. By Georges ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Pedestals

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Steel, Silver Leaf

Decorative Plaster Pedestals Style of John Dickinson Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative plaster pedestals or end tables with glass tops, style of John Dickinson.
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1970s Vintage Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Pedestal "Etoile" by F.Robichez for Dritsh, Paris 1990s.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pedestal Model "étoile" in Metal patined Designed by Franck Robichez and signed for Dritsh. For all inquiries, tailor-made solutions possible. Designer - Franck Robichez. Produ...
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1990s French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Cantina Gala
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Cantina Gala takes its inspiration from the relationship between wine and man throughout social history. It is a piece that celebrates and enhances coexistence and the enjoyment ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Cantina Gala
Cantina Gala
$6,750 / item
Set of 2 Pitcher Plinths by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Pitcher Plinths by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 78 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings a...
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2010s Australian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Indra Monolith by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Indra Monolith by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 12 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. Indra is the Vedic God of rain and thunderstorms, symbolizing the inc...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Mec Bookboard Book Tray with Concealed Wheels
Located in Milano, IT
At Spinzi we love books and magazines, our source of inspiration. We also like to play around with the furniture of our loft, creating different atmospheres and corners according to ...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sousaphone Contemporary Oak Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Screen
Located in Mexico City, MX
Sousaphone draws inspiration from the gleaming gramophones of the early 20th century and reinterprets them to illuminate spaces. Its brass or copper screen creates unique and soft re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Solstice Symbol Sculpture by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Solstice Symbol Sculpture by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 12 x W 14 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. “Solstice” refers to the time of year when the sun reaches...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

Italian Modern Rotating Display Stand in Metal and Red Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Rotating display stand in metal and red fabric, 1970s. Rotating table display stand in metal and red fabric. The round shelf has...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Stele Kish by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Stele Kish by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 6 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. Kish was an ancient city-state in Mesopotamia, which represented the histo...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

Object H by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Object H by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 7 x W 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Marble, copper. The letter “H” symbolizes duality, life, death, and divinity, inspired by th...
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2010s Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Copper

Pitcher Plinth II by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Pitcher Plinth II by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 78 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to ...
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2010s Australian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Coastal Twisted Rattan Dining Table Pedestals - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a striking architectural element to your dining space with this set of vintage coastal twisted rattan dining table pedestals. Featuring an exquisite sculptural silhouette, these ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rattan

Pitcher Plinth I by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Pitcher Plinth I by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 78 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to C...
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2010s Australian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Four elements pedestal by Kajsa Melchior Fictive Erosion collection Dimensions: H approximate 45 cm Ø approximaye 35 cm Materials: Sculpted in sand b...
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2010s Swedish Modern Pedestals

Materials

Sandstone

White Pedestal
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted in aluminum coated in electrostatic paint.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

White Pedestal
White Pedestal
$1,250 / item
Modern Round Entryway Pedestal Table Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick copper, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Copper

Unique Roots 01 Sculpture by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique roots 01 sculpture by Jeremy Descamps Unique piece Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 150 cm Materials: Belgian burned oak, belgian red marble and brass Jeremy Descamps Born in ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Yin and Yang Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of yin and yang pedestals in brass and grey shagreen, creation by Gallery Glustin, limited edition to 8 pieces
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2010s French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Alabaster and Brass Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals, foot in brass with alabaster top. Two different height.  
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2010s French Modern Pedestals

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Sousaphone Contemporary Oak Tripod Floor Lamp with Copper Screen
Located in Mexico City, MX
Sousaphone draws inspiration from the gleaming gramophones of the early twentieth century and reinterprets them to illuminate spaces. Its brass or copper screen creates unique and so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pedestals

Materials

Copper

Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Crinkle Plinths by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 crinkle plinths by Michael Gittings Studio Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 70 cm Materials: Mirror polished stainless steel Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Micha...
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2010s Australian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Pedestal Polish Stainless Steel Custom Lettering Laser Engrave Top Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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