Square Corinthian Classical Column Very Ornate Dining Table Base 29H

A Square Corinthian Dining Table Base With Rococo Style

This square corinthian dining table base is a beauty. Ornate design on both sides gives it a rococo look of high style. It suits a fancy interior. The pictured finish is white with gray wash. A square corinthian dining table base suits a formal room.

Product Details

• Material: Reinforced plaster
• Finish: White with gray wash shown
• Size: 29 in H. Top 18 x 18 in. Base 17.25 x 17.25 in
• Weight: 65 lbs
• Glass for one: 36 to 42 in (shown), square or round
• Glass for two: 42 x 72 to 42 x 78 in
• Glass thickness: 1/2 to 3/4 in. Not included
• Part number: HP807
• Shipping: Not available outside the USA

The Corinthian Order

The Corinthian order is named for the Greek city of Corinth. Its capital is dressed in acanthus leaves. Romans made it their favorite for grand buildings. French builders later revived the classical orders. The square form gives it a modern edge.

Rococo Style

Rococo began in Paris in the early 1700s. It loved light, graceful, lavish ornament. Flowing, curved natural forms were its hallmark. This base borrows that mood in plaster. A rococo style table base like this one adds glamour. The ornate square column carries detail on both sides.

A Matching Set

This design also comes as a console, a dining base, a side table, and a cocktail base. Build a matching table base set for your home or office. Browse more pieces in our Historic Table Bases collection. See the finishes and FAQ page for color chips. Place the square corinthian dining table base on a level floor.

About Ornate Interiors

Rococo rooms sparkled with mirrors, carved wood, and gilt. Square columns brought order to that rich design. A rococo style table base and an ornate square column mix well with mirrors. A matching table base set ties it all together. Use a square corinthian dining table base as the heart.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want to know the style? This entry covers Rococo's origins and ornament. Rococo - Britannica
• Want the story of the order? This page covers Corinth, Vitruvius, and Rome. Corinthian Order - Wikipedia