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

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two ornate, tall, cylindrical pedestals. The pedestals are made of a light-colored stone with a spiral design on the lower half. The upper half features a smooth surface adorned with red dots arranged in a floral pattern. The top and bottom sections are made of gold-colored metal, with intricate designs and patterns. The top section has a flared shape with a decorative design featuring human-like figures. The pedestals have a square base. The background is a dark gray color.