Column - 20th Century - solomonic barley twist

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Wooden plant stand from Italy, dating to the 20th century, featuring a solomonic barley-twist column, with a 100 cm height, 26 cm top diameter, 30 cm base diameter, brown finish, and weighing about 4.8 kg in good vintage condition.

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Elegant and slender decorative pedestal / plant stand in turned wood, characterized by a scenographic barley twist column, an ornamental element inspired by the English furniture tradition of Victorian taste.

With its **100 cm in height**, the pedestal features a particularly harmonious silhouette: the long spiral column is enriched at the ends with turned and molded elements and rests on a wide **shaped circular base with a diameter of 30 cm**, which provides stability to the whole.

Particularly interesting is the **top circular surface with a diameter of 26 cm**. Unlike traditional completely flat tops, this one has a **slightly recessed surface, surrounded by a rounded and raised edge**, almost forming a small tray. A detail that adds depth and movement to the profile and makes the top especially suitable for accommodating and enhancing a vase, a plant, a sculpture, or another decorative object.

The warm tone of the wood, the turned shapes, and the sinuous movement of the column give it an elegant and refined presence. Thanks to its vertical development it also occupies a compact footprint while creating a **strong decorative impact**, making it suitable for classic, eclectic, vintage, or even contemporary interiors as a contrasting element.

The pedestal is **solid and stable** and presents overall in good vintage condition. Normal signs of time and use are present, including some superficial marks on the top and small marks on the base, visible in the photographs and consistent with the object’s lived character.

**Dimensions**

* Height: 100 cm
* Top surface diameter: 26 cm
* Base diameter: 30 cm
* Weight: about 4.8 kg

An elegant furnishing element with a strong visual presence, enhanced by the characteristic **barley twist column and the unusual recessed top with a raised rim**, details that give it personality and decorative charm.

Seller's Story

Welcome to a fascinating journey into the beating heart of the 20th century, where the objects that animated that era are transformed into custodians of timeless stories, passions and emotions in a journey that combines the elegance of antiques with the unmistakable charm of vintage. From a land rich in traditions like Italy, and in particular from the vibrant South, I dedicate myself with passion to the search for unique finds, authentic witnesses of a century full of history and innovation. Every object, whether it is an antique piece of furniture or a rare vintage item, carries with it stories and emotions, evoking memories of a time that continues to inspire.
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Elegant and slender decorative pedestal / plant stand in turned wood, characterized by a scenographic barley twist column, an ornamental element inspired by the English furniture tradition of Victorian taste.

With its **100 cm in height**, the pedestal features a particularly harmonious silhouette: the long spiral column is enriched at the ends with turned and molded elements and rests on a wide **shaped circular base with a diameter of 30 cm**, which provides stability to the whole.

Particularly interesting is the **top circular surface with a diameter of 26 cm**. Unlike traditional completely flat tops, this one has a **slightly recessed surface, surrounded by a rounded and raised edge**, almost forming a small tray. A detail that adds depth and movement to the profile and makes the top especially suitable for accommodating and enhancing a vase, a plant, a sculpture, or another decorative object.

The warm tone of the wood, the turned shapes, and the sinuous movement of the column give it an elegant and refined presence. Thanks to its vertical development it also occupies a compact footprint while creating a **strong decorative impact**, making it suitable for classic, eclectic, vintage, or even contemporary interiors as a contrasting element.

The pedestal is **solid and stable** and presents overall in good vintage condition. Normal signs of time and use are present, including some superficial marks on the top and small marks on the base, visible in the photographs and consistent with the object’s lived character.

**Dimensions**

* Height: 100 cm
* Top surface diameter: 26 cm
* Base diameter: 30 cm
* Weight: about 4.8 kg

An elegant furnishing element with a strong visual presence, enhanced by the characteristic **barley twist column and the unusual recessed top with a raised rim**, details that give it personality and decorative charm.

Seller's Story

Welcome to a fascinating journey into the beating heart of the 20th century, where the objects that animated that era are transformed into custodians of timeless stories, passions and emotions in a journey that combines the elegance of antiques with the unmistakable charm of vintage. From a land rich in traditions like Italy, and in particular from the vibrant South, I dedicate myself with passion to the search for unique finds, authentic witnesses of a century full of history and innovation. Every object, whether it is an antique piece of furniture or a rare vintage item, carries with it stories and emotions, evoking memories of a time that continues to inspire.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4.8 kg
Title additional information
solomonic barley twist
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
100 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
20th Century
ItalyVerified
1765
Objects sold
99.49%
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