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Specification MARCOL1957 · SIMPLE

Empire Marble Pedestal Column with Gilt Bronze Mounts

SKU · MARCOL1957
French Empire Neoclassical
A stately Empire pedestal in verde marble, crowned with a Corinthian capital and adorned with richly chased gilt-bronze drapery mounts — a masterpiece of Neoclassical grandeur.Dimensions: Width : 28 cm \ Depth : 28 cm \ Height : 115 cm
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Specifications

DimensionsN/A
Weight4 kg
MaterialsSolid Wood, Brass
Country of OriginEgypt
Design StyleFrench Empire Neoclassical
Ideal PlacementLiving Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library
Delivery Time30-45 Days
HandcraftedYes — by Egyptian artisans
CustomizableYes — contact us for custom orders

Description

Design Inspiration

Rooted in the grandeur of the French Empire period, this pedestal column embodies the Neoclassical ideal of restrained magnificence. The bold verde antico marble shaft rises from a stepped square plinth, evoking the monumental columns of ancient Rome, while the richly detailed gilt-bronze mounts speak to the opulent decorative vocabulary championed by Napoleon's court designers.

Materials & Finish

Crafted from genuine verde antico marble — prized for its deep forest green ground laced with white veining — the column shaft and plinth present a dramatic contrast against the warm polish of solid cast-brass mounts finished in antique gold. The central band features hand-chased swag drapery, flanked above by an acanthus Corinthian capital and below by a classicist urn motif on the plinth face.

Craftsmanship

Every element of this pedestal is handcrafted in the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt, where artisans trained in classical European techniques cut and polish each marble component individually, then cast and chase each brass mount by hand. The result is a piece that carries the weight and presence of an authentic period antique, made to endure for generations.

Dimensions & Details

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