{"product_id":"italian-fluted-terracotta-garden-plinth","title":"Italian Fluted Terracotta Garden Plinth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully decorative vintage Italian garden plinth crafted from terracotta, featuring a classical fluted column form and an exceptionally beautiful timeworn painted surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the architectural vocabulary of antiquity, the pedestal features a deeply fluted cylindrical body terminating in a molded circular base and generously proportioned top. Its restrained classical form is made particularly compelling by the surface: layers of old white paint have naturally worn and flaked away over time, revealing the warm, earthy terracotta beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting patina gives the piece the appearance of an architectural fragment discovered in an old Italian garden. Areas of loss, variation and exposed clay are integral to its character and have been intentionally left untouched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial enough to display a bust, urn, sculpture or planter, the plinth works beautifully indoors as an architectural pedestal or outdoors within a garden, terrace or conservatory setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly evocative example with the kind of authentic surface and irregularity that is difficult to reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Neoclassical \/ Classical Revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Original distressed painted surface with exposed terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with extensive paint loss, surface wear, marks and weathering throughout, all consistent with age and outdoor use and contributing to the desired patina. Please refer closely to photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 27” H x12” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Pickup only \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333918118074,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/82FE3685-6686-4375-8FA8-ED9AC8B37AB0.jpg?v=1786644940","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/italian-fluted-terracotta-garden-plinth","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}