Turquoise is the first thing you see, and the carving holds your eye after that. This antique teak capital is heavily carved with acanthus leaves and rolled scrolls, finished in worn turquoise paint that has softened and chipped over time to show the aged wood beneath. A beaded rim circles a round recess in the top, a ready seat for a pillar candle.

At 13 inches square and 10 inches tall, it has the weight and presence of a true architectural piece. Place a pillar candle in the recess and set it on a console, mantel or hearth. Use it as a pedestal for a sculpture or a bowl, or as a sculptural riser in an entry. One face is plain, unfinished teak, so it sits flush against a wall while the carved sides face the room. Because it is teak, it also suits a covered porch or patio, where the paint will keep weathering.

*Era: Antique
*Material: Teak with remnants of painted finish
*Size: 13"(W) x 13"(D) x 10"(H)
*Color: Worn turquoise blue paint over weathered teak
*Condition: Antique condition with chipped paint, aged patina and wear consistent with age. One plain, unfinished face. Sold as found.

This antique teak capital measures 13 inches square and 10 inches tall and is heavily carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls in a worn turquoise painted finish. A beaded rim surrounds a round recess in the top that holds a pillar candle. It works as a candle holder, pedestal or riser on a console, mantel or entry, indoors or in a sheltered outdoor spot, and suits designers and collectors who want a carved architectural accent with color.

Q&A
1. What is a column capital, and how is it different from a base?
A capital is the carved crown at the top of a column, where the shaft meets whatever it supports. A base sits at the foot. This piece flares outward at the top with acanthus leaves and scrolls, which is why it is described as a capital. Because it is a decorative element, it displays well on its own.
2. Which sides are carved, and how should I place it?
The front and sides carry the carving in turquoise paint, and one face is plain, unfinished teak. Set the plain face against a wall and turn the carved faces toward the room. For a candle, use a pillar that fits the round recess, or an LED pillar for a worry-free display.

Specifications

• Era: Antique
• Material: Teak with remnants of painted finish
• Size: 13"(W) x 13"(D) x 10"(H)
• Color: Worn turquoise blue paint over weathered teak
• Condition: Antique condition with chipped paint, aged patina and wear consistent with age. One plain, unfinished face. Sold as found.

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