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Photo shows how a three-sided box with a light recessed in the top becomes an alcove for displaying a piece of sculpture. Est. cost: 48.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1971 (v.49#7) pg. 42

Ten pages of projects you can build using simple box construction. Includes photo of display pedestals made of tempered hardboard with simulated marble photo finish. Tops are glass squares that allow light from the base of each box to accent art objects displayed on top.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1973 (v.51#4) pg. 90

Build a 13"x 13"x39" tall plywood pedestal. Use to display plants, sculpture, etc.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1985 (v.63#1) pg. 80, 115

Oak pedestal plant stand. Project plan can be ordered. Est. cost: $34.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1986 (v.64#3) pg. 79, 156

Circular pedestal (14" dia.) for displaying art, plants, etc. is covered with tambour. Stands 37" tall. Est. cost: $53.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1986 (v.64#3) pg. 88

Triangle pedestal for use as plant stand or to display statuary is made from three beveled mirrors. Est. cost: $45.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1987 (v.65#7) pg. 68, 110

Tips on how to display vacation souvenirs. How to make a pedestal mount display.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1975 (v.65#9) pg. 48

Plant pedestal (or sculpture pedestal) consists of a cloth covered cylindrical concrete form with a base and top of pine. Est. cost:$ 15.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1979 (v.3#2) pg. 36

Tips on making plant pedestals by covering corrugated boxes with fabric coated with clear lacquer.
FAMILY CIRCLE Mar 1 1978 (v.91#3) pg. 83

Versatile plywood "cubes" with an open bottom can serve as storage bins, end tables, pedestals, etc. Three sizes shown.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #304 Jan 1990 (v.40#1) pg. 47

How to assemble and glue cylindrical, hexagonal or square pedestal bases together all at once using plastic sealing tape and web clamps.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #381 Sep 1997 (v.47#8) pg. 82

Building an octagonal pedestal (15" across, 35" tall). Strength is maximized and assembly is eased by constructing an internal framework of plywood cores and pine ribs to which the outer oak ribs and veneered panels are attached.
FINE WOODWORKING #91 Nov-Dec 1991 pg. 80

Making a candle holder or crystal ball holder (display stand) from leather.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1997 (v.7#3) pg. 22, Insert

Display plaque. Wall-hung pedestal for displaying art work such as sculpture, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1967 (v.128#5) pg. 179

Tip on making a hollow pedestal plant stand from 8 strips of door casing molding.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #67 Jul 1992 (v.12#1) pg. 93

Display stand (12" square x 53" high). The 36" high base is covered with iron-on veneer. A clear acrylic box on the top covers the display. Project teaches how to apply veneer with a household iron and how to work with acrylic plastics.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #93 Nov 1996 (v.16#5) pg. 28

Fabric-wrapped display stands (pedestals) are easy to build. Some have built-in light fixtures that wash the walls behind them with muted accent lighting.
SUNSET Apr 1988 (v.180#4) pg. 131

Tip: Make plant pedestals from particleboard covered with plastic laminate.
WOOD MAGAZINE #10 Apr 1986 (v.3#2) pg. 87

Classic wooden octagonal pedestal (30" high) can be used outdoors for a sundial stand or indoors for displaying art or a plant.
WOOD MAGAZINE #52 Jun 1992 (v.9#4) pg. 54

Frame-and-panel pedestal (12"x12"x36" high).
WOOD MAGAZINE #104 Mar 1998 (v.15#2) pg. 53

Showstands for small stuff. Pedestals and display stands for small examples of the woodworkers art. (1) Low table-style pedestal (5"x10"x2" tall). (2) Cradle for a wooden spoon. (3) "C"-shaped holder for a scrollsawn ornament. (4) Curving stair-step pedestal for five small items.
WOOD MAGAZINE #125 Jul-Aug 2000 (v.17#5) pg. 60

Storage pedestal. A classic-looking pedestal with a fluted case, dentil molding, and a marble insert on top. A hidden door opens to reveal storage space inside the column. Overall dimensions: 12"x12"x36" tall.
WOODSMITH #118 Aug 1998 (v.20) pg. 16

Hexagonal display stand measures 10" across and stands 23" tall. Used to display a plant, sculpture, etc. The sides are solid pieces of red oak. The top features a mirror insert.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1983 (v.7#4) pg. 47

Lighted display pedestal is ideal for vases, pottery, statuary, or plants. Overall dimensions: 9" square, 28" tall. Constructed of particle board and covered with veneer.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1984 (v.8#6) pg. 42

A gallery of pedestals. (1) A six-sided oak column. (2) A fluted four-square column. (3) A Craftsman-style stand with tapered frame-and-panel sides. (4) Frame-and-panel pedestal with a distressed painted finish. (5) Art deco, jazz-era design has three columns, a trefoil base, bun feet and a circular top.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1997 (v.21#3) pg. 46

Display stand (column) is fabricated with a V-shaped profile.
WOODWORKING #21 Feb-Mar 1991 pg. 35

Handsome pedestals consist of particleboard boxes covered with ceramic tile. Use one or more for plant stands, legs for glass tables, end tables, etc.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1990 (v.46#2) pg. 30

Display pedestals made from sheet-metal heat duct and wood. (1) Single-column pedestal is painted to look like marble. (2) Three-column pedestal features hexagonal end caps.
WORKBENCH Oct-Nov 1991 (v.47#5) pg. 64

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