Column - 1930-1940 - plant catalog





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Description from the seller
Elegant antique wooden column / plant column with hidden storage – circa early 20th century
A particularly decorative and functional piece of furniture: this elegant wooden column or pedestal combines a classic appearance with practical storage space. Such columns were commonly used at the beginning of the 20th century in salons and representative rooms to display statues, plants or works of art, while the interior discreetly offered space for storage.
The column is made of solid wood with a warm, deep color and a beautiful patina that gives the piece its character. The design shows clear influences from the late 19th‑century and early 20th‑century neo-styles, with geometric decorations and subtle woodcarving details. The diamond-shaped panels on the shaft and the decorative edge ornaments give the piece a refined, architectural look.
A particularly striking feature is the integrated door with a hidden cabinet interior, in which multiple bottles or other items can be stored. This makes the column not only decorative but also practically usable, for example as discreet wine storage, a storage cabinet, or a pedestal for a statue or plant.
Thanks to its slender vertical form and decorative character, this column fits perfectly in both classic and Eclectic interiors. Think of use as a plant column, statue pedestal, ecclesiastical furniture, hall furniture, or decorative presentation column.
The furniture sits firmly on a solid base with rounded feet and has a nicely profiled top surface, ideal for prominently presenting an object.
Condition
In good condition with light signs of use appropriate for age and usage. The wood has a beautiful natural patina. The door functions well and the interior is clean and intact.
Features
• Material: solid wood
• Period: circa early 20th century
• Type: column / plant column / pedestal with storage space
• Decoration: geometric panels and carved details
• Function: presentation column with cabinet interior
• Suitable for: plant, statue, artwork or decorative use
A charming and versatile piece of furniture that combines practicality and decorative elegance.
Dimensions
Height 98 cm
Top 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm
Bottom 32.5 cm x 32.5 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and form part of the description. The plant and statue are not part of the lot.
Note due to the size it will be shipped only to EU countries and not worldwide, therefore not to Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Also not to the islands of Spain, Portugal, etc.
The item is well packaged for shipping with track and trace. The shipping costs include packaging materials and transport. Collection is possible only when the auction estimate is €50 or more and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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Elegant antique wooden column / plant column with hidden storage – circa early 20th century
A particularly decorative and functional piece of furniture: this elegant wooden column or pedestal combines a classic appearance with practical storage space. Such columns were commonly used at the beginning of the 20th century in salons and representative rooms to display statues, plants or works of art, while the interior discreetly offered space for storage.
The column is made of solid wood with a warm, deep color and a beautiful patina that gives the piece its character. The design shows clear influences from the late 19th‑century and early 20th‑century neo-styles, with geometric decorations and subtle woodcarving details. The diamond-shaped panels on the shaft and the decorative edge ornaments give the piece a refined, architectural look.
A particularly striking feature is the integrated door with a hidden cabinet interior, in which multiple bottles or other items can be stored. This makes the column not only decorative but also practically usable, for example as discreet wine storage, a storage cabinet, or a pedestal for a statue or plant.
Thanks to its slender vertical form and decorative character, this column fits perfectly in both classic and Eclectic interiors. Think of use as a plant column, statue pedestal, ecclesiastical furniture, hall furniture, or decorative presentation column.
The furniture sits firmly on a solid base with rounded feet and has a nicely profiled top surface, ideal for prominently presenting an object.
Condition
In good condition with light signs of use appropriate for age and usage. The wood has a beautiful natural patina. The door functions well and the interior is clean and intact.
Features
• Material: solid wood
• Period: circa early 20th century
• Type: column / plant column / pedestal with storage space
• Decoration: geometric panels and carved details
• Function: presentation column with cabinet interior
• Suitable for: plant, statue, artwork or decorative use
A charming and versatile piece of furniture that combines practicality and decorative elegance.
Dimensions
Height 98 cm
Top 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm
Bottom 32.5 cm x 32.5 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and form part of the description. The plant and statue are not part of the lot.
Note due to the size it will be shipped only to EU countries and not worldwide, therefore not to Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Also not to the islands of Spain, Portugal, etc.
The item is well packaged for shipping with track and trace. The shipping costs include packaging materials and transport. Collection is possible only when the auction estimate is €50 or more and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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