Search 0
3,394  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA860759
FOR SALE
£775
Email Phone
Save
Circular Faux Marble Pedestal
For sale by Georgian Antiques
for sale €907     $984
£775

Georgian Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2010
Browse dealers 779 items
  • About Us
    The largest selection of antiques in scotland
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA860759
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Circular Faux Marble Pedestal

19th century
Description

Circa 1890. An interesting circular shaped pedestal. The top with leather insert and moulded edge painted white, the faux marble column in green variegated marble. The stepped moulded base also painted white.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Faux Marble Column Pedestal to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA860759
Dealers Internal Reference
11996
Description
Circa 1890. An interesting circular shaped pedestal.
“
The top with leather insert and moulded edge painted white, the faux marble column in green variegated marble.
Georgian Antiques

The stepped moulded base also painted white.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Faux Marble Column Pedestal to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA860759
Dealers Internal Ref
11996
Georgian Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010

The largest selection of antiques in scotland

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Georgian Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base.
1 / 5
Archive I A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base.

Circular Faux Marble Pedestal

Archive II A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base. View II
Archive III A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base. View III
Archive IV A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base. View IV
Archive V A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base. View V
Enlarged Archival View

Georgian Antiques
Telephone 0131 553 7286
Location
10 Pattison Street
Leith Links
Edinburgh
EH6 7HF
Scotland
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/georgian
Verified Since Apr 2010
Items For Sale 779
Items Sold 3,972
Georgian Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: 10 Pattison Street, Leith Links, Edinburgh, EH6 7HF, Scotland
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/georgian
Verified
Apr 2010
For Sale
779
Sold
3,972
A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base.
Circular Faux Marble Pedestal
Ref: SA860759
A circular column pedestal featuring an ochre and brown faux marble painted finish with cream moulded borders at the top and base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPainted Timber, Plaster
  • ColourOchre and Brown
  • MotifsFaux marbling, Circular moulded base, Columnar form
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Victorian pedestal has a neoclassical columnar form standing 120 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. The circular piece displays a painted timber and plaster construction with an ochre and brown faux marbling effect across the main shaft, complemented by cream moulded borders at the top and base. The design includes a stepped circular moulded base and a top surface featuring a leather insert. In a contemporary interior, this pedestal functions as a structural display stand in an empty corner or against a plain wall to hold a vase, sculpture, or lamp. The grand regency aesthetic suits a hallway, drawing room, or study, providing a decorative vertical element that lifts ornamental objects off the floor.

FAQs

A decorative architectural column or stand finished using trompe loeil painting techniques or scagliola to imitate natural marble. Popular during the Neoclassical and Victorian eras, these pedestals served as lightweight, accessible alternatives to solid stone for displaying busts, vases, and sculptures.

These pedestals are typically constructed from timber, terracotta, or plaster and rendered with painted glaze layers to emulate marble veining. Moulded caps and bases are often carved from wood or cast in plaster before receiving painted or gilded finishes.

Genuine period examples feature hand-applied paintwork showing subtle brushwork, natural craquelure, and realistic depth in the faux veining rather than modern printed transfers. Look for traditional joinery underneath, historic timber shrinkage, and age-consistent wear around the base and top edges.

Position a column pedestal in an entry hall, alcove, or corner to elevate an antique bust, contemporary ceramic, or indoor plant. Combining classical architectural lines with modern art creates visual contrast and adds architectural height to contemporary rooms.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners, water, or wax polishes containing solvents, as these can strip or discolour delicate historic paint glazes and varnish coats.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories