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Paneled and Fluted Pilasterspilasters collection includes fluted pilasters paneled pilasters Corinthian pilasters ionic pilasters By definition, pilasters are flat, square edged pier that is attached to a wall. Pilasters are among several most enduring details of ancient architecture. Pilasters have fundamental construction forms, yet they represent a perfect combination of strength and beauty. Maybe that is why beautiful pilasters are symbolize architecture itself. Throughout centuries pilasters remain very popular interior architectural elements. In appearance pilasters have been adapted to feet most of the interior decorating styles. Georgia, Federal and Greek Revival styles generously us the refined classical models of the pilasters. Victorian and craftsman styles created stylistic pilasters variations. Pilasters may be less known by name than the columns. Therefore, pilasters have an equally important place in interior of the home as well as its exterior. In fact for the average home, pilasters have many more uses than columns. Because pilasters usually project from the wall a distance equal about a third of its width (or less), a pilaster has an appearance of a full, square column, that was embedded into the wall. In fact, arlier pilasters actually were embedded columns that help support an arch.. But this structural aspects of the pilasters is merely an effective illusion. Structural components of the pilasters are: pilaster base, pilaster shaft and pilaster capital. On our website we are showing different combinations of the pilaster components. Pilasters were favorite elements of the ancient Romans and Italian Renaissance builders. Historically pilasters follow the classical order in design. Essentially a pilaster is a composition of trim elements attached to the wall or other flat surface. Pilaster bases typically include a flat block called plinth. Pilaster's plinth should be deeper and wider than the pilaster's shaft. All pilaster plinths in our collection are pre-coordinated in size and design to feet perfectly under particular pilaster shafts. Some of the pilaster plinths have beaded trim on the top, and designed to feet under our fluted pilasters. We are also offering a beautiful traditional paneled plinth with cap trim on the top. This type of pilasters plinth is very popular and can be adjusted in height (if needed) on the bottom portion. Paneled plinths work well with paneled pilaster shafts as well as with fluted ones. The most popular types of pilaster shaft are fluted and paneled. Flutes in a classical order are closely spaced and all have the same length. An alternative pilasters style, called some times a Victorian fluting, wider flutes. Some pilasters are tapered from the bottom to top, which lending an appearance of strength. Capitals for pilasters have an angled profile similar to a ceiling cornice or crown molding. Some of our pilaster capitals are classically styled and have ornamental Ionic and Corinthian details.
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All pilasters on this page are manufactured from high-density furniture grade polyurethane. Pilasters come in three-piece sets.
Pilasters have traditional designs inspirited by classical architecture.
Each pilaster set contains pilaster base, capital and pilaster. Pilasters
frequently appear with entablatures. Most commonly pilasters appear on the
fireplace mantels, used as a door and window surrounds, or trim for built-in
cabinets and library systems. In other exterior applications pilasters form
the vertical support in archways or tie into a ceiling cornice. Pilasters
have a numerous deign benefits. Strong vertical lines of the pilasters
adding stately look to the interior as well making the room appear higher.
Projecting face and structural appearance of the pilasters add extra layer
of architectural details to the room. All and all pilasters are a
highly visible embellishment with large visual impact yet takes up very
little space. This qualities make pilasters ideal for adding a definition to
the space, highlighting doors and windows openings. Pilasters can also
divide space along a continuous wall pane. Comparing to a columns, pilasters
offer relative subtlety in overall look, pilasters are less obtrusive and
never look excessive. Pilasters have an inherited "built-in" qualities. That
is why pilasters are an appropriate architectural decoration in many cases,
adding sense of craftsmanship to a. interior or exterior of the home. Most
common location for pilasters are alongside of the doorways, visually
supporting a header above. Often pilasters used with decorative ornate
capital without a header. Pilasters can be applied similarly as a
"supports" for shelves, ledges, ceiling cornices and virtually any
horizontal plane or architectural element. The simple construction of
pilasters makes installation of them quick and easy for construction
professional as well as for do-it-yourselfers. Before choosing pilasters
that is right for you should do a little planning. The widest parts of the
pilasters will be the capital and the base. So you should plan them first to
determine the overall width of the pilaster.