Fluted Corinthian Classical Column Dining Table Base 28.75H

A Fluted Corinthian Dining Base for Glass Tops

This fluted corinthian dining base adds elegance and a touch of pizazz to your home. It stands 28.75 in tall. The pictured finish is ochre with white wash, a warm sand tone. The top is 14.5 in square. It can serve as a rectangular glass top base when paired.

Product Details

• Material: Reinforced plaster, made in the USA
• Finish: Ochre with white wash shown
• Size: 28.75 in H, top 14.5 in square
• Weight: 45 to 50 lbs
• Glass for one base: 36 to 42 in square or round
• Glass for a pair: 42 x 72 in
• Glass thickness: 1/2 to 3/4 in. Not included
• Part number: TAL607
• Shipping: Made to order, 3 to 5 weeks, US only

Fluting and the Corinthian Capital

Flutes are vertical grooves cut along a column shaft. They catch light and add depth. The Corinthian capital above them is wrapped in acanthus leaves. This classical dining table base keeps both features in plaster. The Romans adopted the order widely.

One Base or Two

One base supports a square glass dining base top or a round top. Two bases support a rectangular glass top base. Standard dining height is 29 to 30 in. This base stands 28.75 in. Glass should be 1/2 to 3/4 in thick. Choose a fluted corinthian dining base for formal rooms.

Setting the Table

Order glass locally. A fluted corinthian dining base needs a level floor. A pair holds a 42 x 72 in top for family meals. Browse more pieces in our Historic Table Bases collection. See the finishes and FAQ page for color chips. A square glass dining base needs only one pedestal. Plaster keeps the weight at 45 to 50 lbs each.

About the Corinthian Order

Callimachus is said to have invented the capital after seeing acanthus grow through a basket. Romans loved the order for grand buildings. A fluted corinthian dining base honors that legacy. A classical dining table base lends weight to any room. Rome carried the order across its empire.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want to know more about the order? This page explains the Corinthian capital and its history. Corinthian Order - Wikipedia