Spiral Column

Description

A Spiral Column, also known as a Solomonic Column or Barley-Sugar Column, is a column with a twisting or spiraling shaft. In the 4th century, Constantine the Great brought a set of Spiral Columns to Rome and gave them to the original St Peter’s Basilica. One of Raphael’s paintings shows these columns in their original location. These columns supposedly came from the Temple of Solomon, even though Solomon’s temple was destroyed in 586 BC. These columns probably did not come from any temple. Constantine is recorded as having brought them from Greece. The most ancient example of such a column is the Serpent Column from Delphi in Greece. Over the centuries the spiral shaped column became incorporated into many styles including Byzantine, Moorish, Islamic, Romanesque, and Baroque. Shah Gilani’s design of the Spiral Column was based on examples of Solomonic columns garnished with sculpted grape leaves. These columns are for ornamental use only in non-load-bearing indoor locations. They are offered in a variety of finishes and accents. Custom sizing is available.

Ours is an artisanal product made in a traditional and non-mechanized way. We are able to design and manufacture pedestals, plinths, and columns ranging in style from traditional through art nouveau and art deco, to modern and contemporary. One of the special services we offer is the ability to customize our product to fit the client’s specification. Drawings are made and finish samples prepared for client approval. Custom work is our specialty.

We welcome international orders. Our shipping department can arrange customs clearance and convenient delivery to the client’s door anywhere in the world.