{"product_id":"medieval-pillar-table-base","title":"Medieval Pillar Column Dining Table Base 29.5H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Medieval Pillar Table Base With Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medieval pillar table base is a large, stately column. It stands 29.5 in tall. The surface is textured and looks distressed under a gray wash. The pictured finish is ochre with gray wash, a weathered tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Reinforced plaster, interior design quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Ochre with gray wash shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 29.5 in H, top 19 in diameter, base 23 in square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 165 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass for one base: 42 in (shown) to 54 in round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass for a pair: 42 x 96 in to 48 x 108 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass thickness: 1\/2 to 3\/4 in. Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery: Freight, curbside, continental USA only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePiers of the Middle Ages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval builders used compound piers in Romanesque and Gothic churches. These piers had a core with attached shafts. They carried arches and vaults. A large pillar table base echoes that weighty form. A medieval pillar table base brings that weight into a room. The Romanesque style came before the Gothic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOld Stone, New Plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChartres Cathedral used a four-part pier called a pilier cantonne. A medieval column dining base recalls that sense of mass. The gray wash gives the plaster an aged look. A large pillar table base needs room and a sturdy floor. The medieval pillar table base weighs 165 lbs. Medieval column dining base designs suit stone halls and dark wood. Chartres is a famous High Gothic cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Base or a Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne base supports a round or square glass top. Two bases support a rectangular top. A gray wash dining base suits stone floors and dark wood. Browse more pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/historic-table-bases-for-glass-columns\"\u003eHistoric Table Bases collection\u003c\/a\u003e. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/historic-table-bases-frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinishes and FAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e for color chips. At 165 lbs, the base stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Medieval Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval churches rose across Europe from the 1000s. Their columns and piers set the pattern for later revivals. A gray wash dining base shows age without real wear. A medieval pillar table base is a fitting echo of those churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWant to know how piers worked? This page explains compound piers and clustered columns. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Compound_pier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCompound Pier - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"White Unfinished","offer_id":5520307267,"sku":"TAL701WHT","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White with Grey Wash","offer_id":1192804919,"sku":"TAL701GREY","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Museum White","offer_id":1192804923,"sku":"TAL701MW","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ochre with White Wash","offer_id":1192804927,"sku":"TAL701OW","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ochre with Gray Wash","offer_id":1192804931,"sku":"TAL701OG","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage Faux","offer_id":5520307331,"sku":"TAL701VFX","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Madrid","offer_id":5520307395,"sku":"TAL701MAD","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/TAL701OG-medieval-pillar-column-dining-table-base.jpg?v=1777662863","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/medieval-pillar-table-base","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}