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Pair of Carved Mahogany Reeded Corinthian Half Columns
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Pair of Carved Mahogany Reeded Corinthian Half Columns

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome pair of decorative carved mahogany reeded Corinthian half columns, each topped with elaborate acanthus carved capitals, and additional carving to the base. Ready to be hung on a wall as striking architectural features, or used as floor-standing pieces to add character to a room.

Condition Report

Both in excellent antique condition with minimal wear commensurate with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Corinthian Columns to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231317
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SA1325
Description
A handsome pair of decorative carved mahogany reeded Corinthian half columns, each topped with elaborate acanthus carved capitals, and additional carving to the base.
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Ready to be hung on a wall as striking architectural features, or used as floor-standing pieces to add character to a room.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A pair of dark carved mahogany half columns featuring Corinthian capitals, reeded shafts, and carved bulbous bases.
fig 1. Pair of Carved Mahogany Reeded Corinthian Half Columns

Condition Report

Both in excellent antique condition with minimal wear commensurate with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Corinthian Columns to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231317
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1325
Steven Swann Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Antique furniture & decorative objects | carefully selected stock

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Archive I A pair of dark carved mahogany half columns featuring Corinthian capitals, reeded shafts, and carved bulbous bases.

Pair of Carved Mahogany Reeded Corinthian Half Columns

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Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A pair of dark carved mahogany half columns featuring Corinthian capitals, reeded shafts, and carved bulbous bases.
Pair Of Carved Mahogany Reeded Corinthian Half Columns
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A pair of dark carved mahogany half columns featuring Corinthian capitals, reeded shafts, and carved bulbous bases.
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FAQs

Corinthian half columns, or pilasters, are decorative architectural elements designed to project slightly from a wall or piece of cabinetry. Historically inspired by classical Greek and Roman orders, they feature elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and are frequently used to frame doorways, fireplaces, or grand interior features.

Antique wooden columns were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. Half columns were often split or milled specifically to sit flat against a vertical surface, with detailed fluting or reeding turned on a lathe before intricate hand-carving was applied to the capitals and bases.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often exhibit evidence of hand-carving on the acanthus leaves, with subtle variations between the pair. Look for a deep, rich patina in the timber, flat unpolished back surfaces intended for wall mounting, and historical joinery or tool marks on the reverse.

Carved columns can be mounted to frame a doorway, incorporated into bespoke modern library shelving, or set into a fireplace surround. They also function well as standalone decorative architectural features when positioned in an alcove or flanking a console table.

Dust the intricate carvings regularly with a soft dry brush or a vacuum attachment with a soft brush nozzle. Periodically apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, buffing with a soft cloth to protect the timber while avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that can damage the finish.
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