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Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C
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for sale €1,960     $2,127
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Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C

18th century
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An impressive large-scale late 18th century English painted pine column pedestal, beautifully aged and retaining a wonderfully decorative, timeworn surface.

The original painted finish has naturally worn and peeled back over time, revealing layers of warm cream, black, gilt and green, creating a richly textured patina unique to the piece.

Designed in the Neoclassical manner, the pedestal features a simple cylindrical shaft raised and terminating upon a stepped and moulded plinth base. Its generous proportions make it particularly well suited for displaying a large bust, sculpture, urn or decorative object at a commanding height.

Equally striking when used as a side or centre table, the pedestal works as both a functional piece of furniture and a sculptural architectural element in its own right.

A highly decorative statement piece with excellent scale, character and an exceptionally attractive aged surface.

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Neoclassical Painted Column Pedestal to the 18th Century.

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SA1242786
Dealers Internal Reference
10490
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
An impressive large-scale late 18th century English painted pine column pedestal, beautifully aged and retaining a wonderfully decorative, timeworn surface.
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The original painted finish has naturally worn and peeled back over time, revealing layers of warm cream, black, gilt and green, creating a richly textured patina unique to the piece.
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fig 1. A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish.
fig 1. Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C

Designed in the Neoclassical manner, the pedestal features a simple cylindrical shaft raised and terminating upon a stepped and moulded plinth base. Its generous proportions make it particularly well suited for displaying a large bust, sculpture, urn or decorative object at a commanding height.

fig 2. A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish.
fig 2. Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C

Equally striking when used as a side or centre table, the pedestal works as both a functional piece of furniture and a sculptural architectural element in its own right.

A highly decorative statement piece with excellent scale, character and an exceptionally attractive aged surface.

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Neoclassical Painted Column Pedestal to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242786
Dealers Internal Ref
10490
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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Archive I A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish.

Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C

Archive II A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View II
Archive III A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish. View XI
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
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A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish.
Large Neoclassical Painted Pine Column Pedestal / Plinth Side Table 18th C
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A cylindrical 18th-century Neoclassical painted pine column pedestal with a stepped moulded base and a weathered cream paint finish.
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  • ObjectPedestals & Plinths
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPainted Pine
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCylindrical column, Moulded stepped base, Distressed painted finish

This large late 18th-century English column pedestal follows a Neoclassical design, constructed from painted pine with a generous cylindrical shaft. The structure rises from a stepped and moulded plinth base, showing a timeworn and heavily distressed painted finish that reveals weathered layers of cream, black, gilt and green across the surface. Visible signs of age include natural wear and peeling paint that create a richly textured patina unique to the column body. Standing at a commanding height, the pedestal functions well for displaying a large sculpture, urn, bust or decorative object in an empty corner. It also serves effectively as a side or centre table in a living space or hallway as a sculptural architectural element.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century during the revival of Classical antiquity, Neoclassical column pedestals were designed to mimic Greco-Roman architectural elements. They were primarily used in formal interiors to display portrait busts, sculptures, urns, or decorative flora.

18th-century painted pedestals were frequently constructed from native softwoods such as pine or deal, which were then primed and hand-painted or gessoed. This technique allowed cabinetmakers to imitate marble or stone at a fraction of the cost and weight.

Authentic 18th-century pieces often exhibit hand-planed joinery, natural shrinkage across the grain, and multi-layered paint finishes showing authentic age-related craquelure or wear. The underside and internal framing typically show hand-sawn timber marks without modern machine cuts.

A painted column plinth can serve as an architectural accent in an entry hall or empty corner, supporting a bronze sculpture, ceramic vase, or trailing houseplant. It can also function as a distinctive end table alongside modern seating.

To preserve historic paint finishes, dust gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding wet wiping or chemical solvents. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and dampness to prevent wood movement and flaking paint.
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