Corinthian Cocktail Table Base 19H Classical Home Decor

A Corinthian Cocktail Table Base With Classical Grace

This corinthian cocktail table base adds Greco-Roman elegance to a living room. It stands 19 in tall. The top is 21 in square. The pictured finish is ochre with white wash, a warm sand tone.

Product Details

• Material: Reinforced plaster, made in the USA
• Finish: Ochre with white wash shown
• Size: 19 in H, top 21 in square
• Weight: 62 lbs
• Glass: 36 in (shown) to 42 in round. Not included
• Delivery: Freight, continental US only

The Corinthian Order

The Corinthian order is the last and most ornate of the three Greek orders. Its capital shows acanthus leaves. The oldest known example is at Bassae, from about 450 BC. The Romans adopted it widely. This corinthian cocktail table base keeps that heritage at a low height. Think of it as a greco roman coffee table base.

The Legend of Callimachus

Vitruvius told how the sculptor Callimachus invented the capital. He saw an acanthus plant grow through a basket on a girl's grave. The leaves curled around the basket. That image inspired the form. An acanthus table base recalls that tale. Callimachus was a Greek architect and sculptor. A corinthian cocktail table base makes a fine story piece.

Using the Base

Glass is not included. A round top from 36 to 42 in fits this greco roman coffee table base. A square top glass base suits a seating area. Browse more pieces in our Historic Table Bases collection. See the finishes and FAQ page for color chips. At 19 in, the base suits a living room. A square top glass base keeps the table stable. The 62 lbs of plaster keep it steady.

About Greco-Roman Style

Greek builders set the orders, and Rome spread them across an empire. Their columns still define classical grandeur. Any corinthian cocktail table base recalls that grandeur. An acanthus table base carries the same leaf motif. Rome added its own curled leaf ends.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want the full story of the order? This page covers the Corinthian capital and its Roman use. Corinthian Order - Wikipedia
• Curious about the leaf? This page covers acanthus ornament and the Callimachus legend. Acanthus - Wikipedia