7" Antique Vintage Old Reclaimed Salvaged SOLID Wood Wooden Load Bearing Structural Porch Column Post
7" Antique Vintage Old Reclaimed Salvaged SOLID Wood Wooden Load Bearing Structural Porch Column Post
HEAVY, antique, porch column salvaged from Northeastern, PA. It's made entirely of a solid hardwood (not hollow) and is painted a light blue. The column is tapered and is wider at the bottom than at the top.
This column was originally installed in the corner of a porch and had 2 handrails connected to it. We could fill those mortises with solid wood, as well as make any other repairs or modifications. If you're interested, email us with a description of what you'd like done to the column and we'll give you a price.
A small portion of the bottom was chewed up by termites. The damage was limited to only that part and there is no termite damage anywhere else. A thin layer (~1") of the bottom could be cut to remove the damaged portion.
Although it may look rough in the photos, the column is strong, sturdy, and in great shape considering it's age. There are checks, nicks, scrapes, scratches from top to bottom, which will be removed during sanding, and whatever remains could be filled with putty or left as "character marks." Once painted, the column will look as good as new! There are no serious, structural flaws like big breaks, deep cracks, rot, or warp.
Considering that the wood used to make this column was sourced from a tree that lived hundreds of years before being cut down; it's much harder/denser and is less prone to rot, warp, insects, and even fire than any column made today. Today's columns are made wood sourced from trees that are barely 20 years old. The wood hasn't matured long enough, and the new column will need to be replaced sooner than this old one--they don't make them like they used to!
Dimensions:
(Height) 83 1/2"
(Diameter) Top-6 3/4" & Bottom-8 3/8"
Shipping:
Northeastern VA, MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ, NY, & New England: We deliver to these states every 2 - 3 weeks . Home delivery would be $75 - $150 depending on your location. Email us with the shipping zip code for an exact price.
* If you need the item sooner or are located outside of our delivery range; we could crate and ship with a commercial freighter--email us for a quote.
* Pick up in Scranton, PA is also welcome. No "pick up" charges applied