Pedestal from the drawing room of the William H. Vanderbilt House

Two cylindrical pedestals with square bases, made of white marble or stone with a light-brown color and darker streaks. The pedestals feature a spiral design on the lower half and are adorned with gold-colored metal components. The top and bottom sections are decorated with intricate gold designs, separated by bands of small red stones or jewels. A pattern of small red stones or jewels in a floral motif is visible on the upper section. The tops of the pedestals are flared and feature gold-colored decorations resembling leaves or flowers. The pedestals stand on a gray surface against a gray background.