Beautiful Brass and Gold Gilt French Empire Style Lion Masque Pedestal

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This brass and gold gilt French Empire style lion masque pedestal is a striking and elegant display piece that embodies … Read more This brass and gold gilt French Empire style lion masque pedestal is a striking and elegant display piece that embodies the grandeur of neoclassical design. The pedestal features a square top with a fine gilt finish, supported by four fluted columns adorned with detailed capitals. Connecting the structure are X-form cross braces decorated with classical medallions and finely cast lion masks, a motif long associated with strength, regality, and the French Empire aesthetic. The design rests on a squared base, ensuring both stability and visual balance.

Perfect for showcasing fine sculpture, porcelain, busts, or decorative urns, this pedestal enhances a wide range of interiors. In traditional antique settings, it pairs beautifully with Empire, Regency, and Neoclassical furnishings. In Hollywood Regency décor, its gilt finish and bold lion details add dramatic glamour. Even within mid-century modern interiors, it serves as a chic accent, blending historic symbolism with sleek architectural form.

A true statement piece, this lion masque pedestal reflects refined taste and timeless artistry, making it an ideal addition for collectors, designers, or anyone seeking to elevate their living space with French-inspired luxury.


Measures 10.75 x 10.75 wide x 43.5 tall. Dates to the 1980s See less