Design

Chadsworth is known for its production of authentically correct replication columns based on the rigorous architectural guidelines for columnar orders first laid down by the Renaissance master architect, Giacomo da Vignola, in 1563. All of our Authentic Replication designs replicate the exact proportions specified by Vignola and are derived from the five original orders of architecture: Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite.

 
Offerings

Chadsworth constructs the finest stain grade Authentic Replication columns and pilasters for interior use. Our skilled craftsmen carefully hand select and color match solid column staves from premium hardwoods and softwoods. Large size column shafts may require nominal finger-joints. Our stain grade products are hand sanded prior to shipping and arrive ready to finish. Our craftsmen choose the woods much like an artist selects a color for a palette for its dramatic or subtle effect.

 
Construction Materials

Columns are available in hardwoods in Ash, Birch, Cherry, Bird's Eye Maple, Hard Maple, Red Oak, White Oak, Poplar, Walnut, African Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, and Teak. In softwoods, they are available in Cypress, Douglas Fir, Northern White Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, Redwood, and Western Red Cedar. We are working to bring more exotic species to the column marketplace every year.

 
Capitals

Our synthetic-resin wood grain interior capitals are constructed with solid wood fiber bodies and composite decorative components to sit on top of the columns or pilasters. These capitals are stainable to look like wood. Please call our sales consultants for sizes and prices of columns, pilasters and capitals.

 
Finishing

Do not use installation instructions for paint-grade columns. Do not prime or paint stain-grade columns or wood-grain capitals.