Classical Columns in Decorative Arts and Antique Furniture

28 products

28 products
Lorenzo Bartolini Neo-Classical marble tazza with entwined snake handles on a decorative column base.
Lorenzo Bartolini Neo-Classical marble tazza with entwined snake handles on a decorative column illustration.
Lorenzo Bartolini Tazza & Column
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Large Breccia D’Egypt Green Marble Coffee Table with ornate fluted column bases and rich marble top.
Large Breccia D’Egypt Green Marble Coffee Table with green marble top and gilt column bases in living room setting.
Large Breccia D’Egypt Green Marble Coffee Table
Collection CK30
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Pair of carved alabaster vases on pedestals floor lamps by Collection CK20 with neoclassical design elements
Carved 19th-century Italian alabaster vase with floral and classical mask motifs by Collection CK20
Pair Alabaster Vases on Pedestals / Floor Lamps
Collection CK20
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A pair of early 19th century mahogany bergère armchairs with grey upholstery from Collection TH20.
A pair of early 19th century mahogany bergère armchairs with grey upholstery from Collection TH20.
A Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Bergere Armchairs
Collection TH20
Empire Gilt Bronze Torchere Candle Stand with fluted column, foliate details, and paw feet, circa 1850 French design.
Empire Gilt Bronze Torchere Candle Stand with fluted column and hairy paw feet, classic French design circa 1850 next to wooden chest.
Empire Gilt Bronze Torchere Candle Stand
Collection CK40
Bronze Empire Column Lamps pair with finely chased gilt bronze details, 19th century French design, 63 cm height.
Bronze Empire Column Lamps featuring finely chased gilt bronze details, 19th century, wired for electricity, 63 cm height.
Bronze Empire Column Lamps
Collection CK40
Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column in reddish marble with gold bronze detailing for display use.
Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column with intricate stone top for displaying antiques and decorative objects.
Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column
Collection CK40
A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal with purple, black, and white marble on Carrara base.
A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal with purple, black, white marble on Carrara and fossil base.
A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal
Collection CK40
Pair of classical Faux Marble Painted Pedestals with fluted column design, circa 1900, 84 cm height, England style.
Pair of classical Faux Marble Painted Pedestals with fluted design, circa 1900, 84 cm tall, 31 cm diameter.
Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Collection CK40
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps with Corinthian columns and lion paw feet, circa 1840.
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps showing detailed bronze base with lion mask paw feet and internal oil pump mechanism.
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps
Collection CK40
Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals with fluted columns and stepped square bases, circa 1800.
Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals with fluted columns on stepped square bases, 33cm tops
Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals
Collection CK40
Pair Of Large Silvered Column Lamps, Neo Renaissance silver plate design, circa 1880, England, 53cm tall with lampshade.
Pair Of Large Silvered Column Lamps Neo Renaissance silver plate design with intricate grotesque details and cream lampshade.
Pair Of Large Silvered Column Lamps
Collection CK40
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps with black shade and detailed gold column bases.
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps with black shade, Art Deco style circa 1930 France.
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps
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Pair of Foliate Column Lamps with cream hand-carved columns, dark green bases, and polished brass ball feet.
Pair of Foliate Column Lamps with cream lacquered columns, dark green bases, and brass ball feet on wooden table.
Pair of Foliate Column Lamps
Collection EE10
Rosso Marble Pedestal is a polished red marble column with turned base and rotating capital, Italy circa 1900.
Rosso Marble Pedestal with polished red marble column, turned base on plinth, and rotating turned capital, Italy circa 1900.
Rosso Marble Pedestal
Collection CK40
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals with fluted design for antique sculpture display.
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals in cream with fluted design for antique sculpture display.
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals
Collection TH30
A William IV bronze gothic column lamp with crown capital and medieval-style figures on a decorated triangular plinth.
A William IV bronze gothic column lamp with intricate medieval-style figures and decorative gothic niches.
A William IV bronze gothic column lamp
Collection TH30
A Pair of Vitruvian Scroll Column Lamps with fluted wooden columns and blue scroll ornament cubes.
A Pair of Vitruvian Scroll Column Lamps with turned wood, fluted columns, and scroll ornament cubes in white finish.
A Pair of Vitruvian Scroll Column Lamps
Collection EE20
DARK BRONZE TRIPOD COLUMN TABLE LAMP BY THE NEO CLASSICAL LAMP CO. AJ3 Black with pleated cream lampshade and ornate base.
DARK BRONZE TRIPOD COLUMN TABLE LAMP BY THE NEO CLASSICAL LAMP CO. AJ3 Black with ornate detailed base and column design
DARK BRONZE TRIPOD COLUMN TABLE LAMP BY THE NEO CLASSICAL LAMP CO. AJ3 Black
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
Carved Teak Rajasthani Floor Lamp
Collection EE10
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Levanto dark red marble column lamps with Corinthian capitals and stepped brass bases
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Levanto (dark red) marble column lamps
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Francia red marble column lamps with brass Corinthian capitals and stepped bases.
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Francia red marble column lamps
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
19th Century Marble Pedestal Column with turned Tuscan design, square rotating top, stepped base, circa 1880, France Italy.
19th Century Marble Pedestal Column with a turned marble Tuscan base and square rotating top circa 1880 France Italy
19th Century Marble Pedestal Column
Collection CK40
Dark Bronze Tall Marble Tripod Column Lamps by The Neo-Classical Lamp Co. with ornate base and 24-inch height.
Dark Bronze Tall Marble Tripod Column Lamps by The Neo-Classical Lamp Co. with ornate dark bronze base and yellow marble column.
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Dark Bronze Tall Marble Tripod Column Lamps by The Neo-Classical Lamp Co.
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
19th century Napoleon III porcelain clock garniture with ormolu and marble by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of Napoleon III porcelain clock face with gold hands and floral enamel details by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Fluted Brass Column Lamp with fluted column and stepped base, featuring foliate detail, circa 1900, France.
Fluted Brass Column Lamp with a fluted brass column and stepped base featuring foliate details and a pleated cream lampshade.
Fluted Brass Column Lamp
Collection EE20
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A Polished Brass Column Tripod Table Lamp AJ3 with pleated shade and ornate brass column base circa 1980 England.
A Polished Brass Column Tripod Table Lamp AJ3 with ornate details and black tripod base, England circa 1980.
A Polished Brass Column Tripod Table Lamp AJ3
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
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A pair of 1980s brass and green marble column lamps with Corinthian capitals and stepped brass square bases.
A pair of 1980s brass and green marble column lamps
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
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Classical columns, inspired by the architectural heritage of ancient Greece and Rome, are a hallmark of elegance in decorative arts and antique furniture. These timeless elements enhance both form and function, infusing spaces with grandeur and sophistication.

Structural and Decorative Roles

In furniture, columns serve as both structural supports and decorative features. They add height and majesty to pieces like armoires, sideboards, and bookcases, creating a sense of verticality and refinement. In the decorative arts, columns elevate the aesthetic of items such as vases, sculptures, and wall hangings, evoking the splendour of classical architecture. They also bring balance and symmetry to objects like mirrors, table lamps, and clocks, enhancing their visual harmony.

Design Features

Classical columns are often adorned with distinctive elements:

  • Fluting: Vertical grooves running along the column’s length, adding texture and visual interest.

  • Capitals: Ornate tops, inspired by Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian orders, which lend a bespoke elegance to match the style of the piece.

These features allow columns to seamlessly complement the aesthetic of furniture and decorative objects, reinforcing their classical inspiration.

Aesthetic Impact

Whether in furniture or decorative arts, columns are more than functional; they are statements of beauty and sophistication. They evoke the grandeur of ancient civilisations, transforming spaces with a timeless, balanced elegance. From intricate fluting to elaborate capitals, columns bridge the gap between utility and artistry.

Discover Classical Columns

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, our collection of classical antique furniture and decorative arts showcases the enduring appeal of columns. Explore pieces that embody the legacy of neo-classical design, crafted to elevate your interior with elegance and historical resonance.
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