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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
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

Column Pedestal in the Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A rich brown fluted wood column pedestal in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century. Pedestal, closest in design to the Ionic column, is a rich brown wood, with a square top...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

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

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

Pair of 19th C. Italian Corinthian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two monumental 19th Century Italian Corinthian columns hand painted in white. The Corinthian style capitals are made of wood and chalk. They will make a surely make a statem...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

French 19th Century Mahogany Ionic Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Breathtaking 19th century French pedestal or architectural column in the Ionic order, carved from solid mahogany. This Neoclassical wonder has a magnificent capital, carved in layers...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Mahogany

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

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

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

Pair of Rare Italian 18' Century Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of " Bianco e nero d'Aquitania " precious marble columns with finely carved white Carrara marble Corinthian capitals raised on a white marble square base ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

Neoclassical Composition Tall Doric Form Column, 94"h, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Neoclassical style column offers composition construction in flared and fluted Doric form, 20thC Measures- 94.25''H x 13''W x 13''D
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20th Century 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

Antique White Cararra Marble Column Sculpture Bust Pedestal Stand 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
#42667 Antique white Carrara marble column or pedestal featuring a three piece design with square base and capital, and round cylindrical body. DIMENSIONS 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 39.5" h
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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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

Capodimonte Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Pillar Column Pedestal 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950s Italian Capodimonte porcelain pedestal / column / pillar / planter stand. Twisted column with round base and top trimmed in blue and gold and decorated with bands of flor...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Porcelain

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

Column Pedestal Pillar 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. Column has a nice weight to it; it's designed from a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Composition

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

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

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

Marble Column, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall column out of white marble and a naturally aged patina. The base is round, the shaft fluted and the capital with carved volutes and flower details.
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

French Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal - Column Bust Stand - 60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Alabaster Column carved- Neoclassical Style The fine hand-carved Ornaments of this Column rise above elegant, ring-shaped twisted gun barrel Columns resting on a Square base...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Alabaster

Pair of Marble Columns in Black Belgian Fossil Marble
Located in London, GB
A quality pair of columns in fossil marble. The circular socle bases with fluted columns and conforming circular capitals. Each piece breaking down to socle, column and capital. Well...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble

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

Pair Neoclassical Fluted And Painted Decorative Columns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of late 18th or early 19th century fluted columns with old painted surface. These small columns were likely architectural decorations of a Federal period house. They will make u...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Neoclassical Limestone Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive pair of English neoclassical style Portland limestone 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

Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Wrought Iron

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

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

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

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

Column - flower stand, Western Europe, around 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique column from the beginning of the 20th century, Western Europe. Dimensions: height 100 cm / width 32 cm / depth 33 cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Walnut

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

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

Black Iron and Marble Plant Stand / Pedistal with Gilt Details / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black Iron and Marble Plant Stand / Pedestal with Gilt Details . made in Italy.. Classic design,, Retains original patina,,
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Metal, Iron

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

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

Antique Neoclassical Rouge Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal, Bronze Mounts, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers rouge onyx construction with square display over turned and foliate cast bronze banded Doric column, raised on square block base, c1...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Onyx, Bronze

Hepplewhite Pedestals
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of Hepplewhite designed tapered pedestals with carved classical decoration. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. We are currently working to a 30...
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18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Brass

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

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

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

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

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

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical alpine green marble column, gilded bronze. A late 19th century pedestal for the classic decor.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

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

19th century Doré Bronze and Marble French Pedestal
Located in Savannah, GA
Neoclassic pedestal featuring gorgeous black marble with slight pink and white vein. Bronze doré Corinthian column support with same band at base. See measurements below.
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style. Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

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

Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Base Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Bases -a Pair. Item features Heavy cast iron construction (approx 100 lbs each), distressed/weathered fin...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Iron

Set of Three Antique Wood Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Three pine wood columns.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

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Pine

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

Column Pedestal Pillar Plaster Stand in the 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 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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