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Grand Pair Oak Spiral Column Pedestals C1860
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Grand Pair Oak Spiral Column Pedestals C1860

19th century
Description

This impressive PAIR OF SOLID OAK SPIRAL COLUMNS, with carved capitals and trailing ivy detail to the spirals, date from circa 1860.

They stand 1 metre tall (39 inches).

Ideal for Lamps, Sculptures or Floral Arrangements to complete and give balance to an interior scheme.

The COLUMNS are in overall good condition. There are some losses to the carved capitals and the circular oak tops would seem to be later replacements.

The COLUMNS stand firm and are a very good weight.

Height: 39 inches (100 cm)

Diameter of Bases: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Column Pedestals to the 1860s.

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SA856563
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This impressive PAIR OF SOLID OAK SPIRAL COLUMNS, with carved capitals and trailing ivy detail to the spirals, date from circa 1860.

They stand 1 metre tall (39 inches).

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Ideal for Lamps, Sculptures or Floral Arrangements to complete and give balance to an interior scheme.
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fig 1. A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases.
fig 1. Grand Pair Oak Spiral Column Pedestals C1860

The COLUMNS are in overall good condition. There are some losses to the carved capitals and the circular oak tops would seem to be later replacements.

The COLUMNS stand firm and are a very good weight.

Height: 39 inches (100 cm)

Diameter of Bases: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Column Pedestals to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA856563
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases.

Grand Pair Oak Spiral Column Pedestals C1860

Archive II A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases. View II
Archive III A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases. View V
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Archive X A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases. View X
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A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases.
GRAND PAIR OAK SPIRAL COLUMN PEDESTALS c1860
Ref: SA856563
A pair of carved oak spiral column pedestals featuring acanthus leaf capitals, foliage relief carving, and square stepped plinth bases.
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  • ObjectPedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpiral shaft, Acanthus leaf capital, Carved ivy foliage, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

These Victorian pedestals date from circa 1860 and are made from solid oak with a warm brown finish. Each piece has a circular top, an acanthus leaf capital, a heavily carved spiral shaft decorated with trailing ivy foliage and berries, and a stepped square plinth base with leaf moulding along the edges. The timber shows visible grain patterns and natural variation in tone across the carved surfaces, and some small losses are present on the upper capitals. The circular oak tops function as later replacements. Measuring 100 cm high, 32 cm wide and 32 cm deep, these sturdy supports serve as display stands in an interior scheme. They are placed in an empty corner or along a perimeter wall to hold lamps, sculptures, urns or floral arrangements, bringing height and vertical balance to a room.

FAQs

Spiral columns, also known as Solomonic columns or barley twist turnings, originated in classical architecture and experienced major revivals during the seventeenth century and again in the Victorian era. During the nineteenth century, furniture makers used these dramatic twisted forms on plant stands and pedestals to display busts, bronze sculptures, and indoor botanical specimens.

Victorian pedestals were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, as well as carved marble or terracotta. Wooden examples were often carved from solid timber sections and given a wax or French polish finish to accentuate the natural grain.

Authentic nineteenth-century oak pedestals typically feature hand-carved decorative motifs with minor variations between pairs, substantial weight, and natural timber shrinkage or surface patination consistent with age. Look for traditional joinery techniques at the base and capital joins rather than modern fixings.

Wooden pedestals can be placed in empty alcoves, flanking an entryway, or beside a window to elevate floor-standing plants, stone urns, or modern ceramic art. Their vertical line adds architectural height and structure to a room layout.

Maintain carved oak by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually along the grain. Keep wooden pedestals away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood warping or cracking.
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