Twin Acanthus Dining or Console Table Base 29H Classical Home Decor

A Twin Acanthus Table Base for Dining or Console

This twin acanthus table base turns the classic leaf into a mirrored scroll swirl. It makes a rhythmic, stately homage to ancient design. It stands at standard dining height. The pictured finish is museum white. A twin acanthus table base brings a stately line to any entry.

Product Details

• Material: Reinforced plaster
• Finish: Museum white shown
• Size: 29 in H x 24 in W x 9.25 in D
• Weight: 95 lbs per piece
• Glass for one piece: 12 x 42 in
• Glass for two pieces: 42 x 78 in. Not included
• Production: Made to order in the USA, 3 to 5 weeks
• Shipping: Freight, continental USA only

The Acanthus Leaf

The Greeks adopted the acanthus leaf as an ornament on temples and columns. The oldest known Corinthian column is at Bassae, about 420 BC. Romans curled the leaf ends and made the Corinthian order their favorite. The mirrored scroll acanthus here repeats that leaf as a rhythmic pair of curls. Each swirl reads as one flowing line.

One Piece or Two

Buy one piece for an entryway or a place behind a sofa. Buy two to form a majestic dining table. The 29 in height suits dining chairs. Choose an entryway console base for a hall wall. A twin acanthus table base also works behind a sofa. Pair two for a majestic dining pair that anchors a large room.

Setting the Glass

One piece holds a top of 12 x 42 in. A pair holds 42 x 78 in. Browse more pieces in our Historic Table Bases collection. See the finishes and FAQ page for color chips. Set the twin acanthus table base on a level floor.

About Classical Ornament

Greek and Roman carvers filled friezes and capitals with plants. Later eras kept the leaf in Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical design. A mirrored scroll acanthus design suits Baroque and Neoclassical rooms. An entryway console base in this style greets guests. A majestic dining pair completes a formal room.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want the story of the leaf? This page covers Bassae, Vitruvius, and the Renaissance revival. Acanthus (ornament) - Wikipedia