Often the focal point of a building or home. Columns enhance the quality of a structure and come in many styles. Architects usually repeat columns in pairs at several places on a structure to reinforce the architectural importance associated with this product.

Important Points

Columns come in almost any height and many diameters. They also can be produced as “splits or halves” against vertical surfaces.

Exterior columns are made in architectural precast and GFRC. GFRC has a more natural stone look and is 50% to 75% less in weight.

Interior columns are made from GFRC or GFRG depending on height and function.

GFRC columns require a structural post. The inside dimension or cavity shown shows the shaft’s size that can be used with the column.

Columns are available in a single shaft, creating a smooth look or a series of modular design pieces. The modular design is used when an exact height is needed and not found in the single shaft product or where unit construction is part of the overall design.

Style of Column

There are 3 components to a column: the capital, the shaft, and the base.

Classical Tuscan design is by far the most widely used column due to its simple beauty and timeless appeal dating to the Italian Renaissance architecture.

The corinthian design has an ornate capital of a series of scrolls with projecting leaf designs in a repeating pattern. The early Greek temples show excellent examples of this design.

Decorative capital columns are uniquely designed to complement the room or house design of a project. Designs include Company Insignias, family crests, and floral motifs of this style of capital. The shafts of these columns are often in a rope design, adding to their stylized look.

Modular columns have smooth shafts but can have almost any capital and base.

Column Capitals

Our selection of column capitals covers a wide range of ornamentation at the top of the column. Our designs include classic Tuscan with additional trim, Corinthian, and classic and modified Ionic and Doric features. Also, we have other Ionic and Doric capitals with specialty patterns between each of the four scrolls on the capital. The enhancements are generally floral or classic designs.

These specialty capitals are often used in a room setting where the column defines an important room element, such as a fireplace, a cooking area, an entertainment center, or similar use. These highly ornate pieces are also often used as bases for dining, coffee, and side tables. As split or half pieces, they can be used as supporting pieces for a buffet or entrance piece. Artists often stain the pieces to enhance the look.

Weight	235 lbs
Dimensions	9 x 11 x 24 in
Size	GSP3718, GSP3724, GSP3814, GSP3814, GSP41118, GSP4724, GSP51118, GSP51124, GSP61118, GSP61124, GSP71112, GSP71118, GSP71124, GSP81118, GSP81124, GSP91118, GSP91124