decorative columns

Non-structural vertical pillars

Decorative columns are architectural elements used primarily for aesthetic effect rather than structural support.

They may frame doorways, flank fireplaces, or adorn furniture and interiors.

Unlike load-bearing columns, decorative columns can be hollow, partial, or made from lightweight materials: The porch featured decorative columns that added classical elegance.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G