Tuscan order has the fewest parts and appears to have the ability to bear the heaviest of loads. Classically the shaft is seven times the diameter and is not fluted.

Doric order has been typically seen without a base, like trees. Classically the shaft is eight times it's bottom diameter. The shaft can be plain or fluted by 20 shallow channels.

Ionic order classically has a shaft that is more than nine times its bottom diameter in length and is usually decorated with 24 semi-circular flutes separated by flat edges or fillets.

Corinthian order classically has a shaft that is ten times the bottom diameter. Some of the features of the column is that it is decorated with two tiers of eight stylized acanthus leaves, topped by volutes. The shaft can be plain or fluted.

Composite order is the same as the Corinthian order, but with more elaborate and ornate capitals.

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Styles

We craft all the classical styles: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Italian Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. Solomonic (twisted), Mediterranean and many others are available.

Sizes

Stromberg can make columns in any size diameter or height to meet your needs. Please contact us with your project specifications.

Half Columns or Pilasters

Half Columns are available for wrapping existing structural supports. Pilasters are also available in quarter or three-quarter sizes.

Custom work

We do a large amount of custom manufacturing. Non-Standard columns, twisted columns, ornamented shafts, double entasised, square columns and other unique styles are available.

When ordering columns please determine first:
1. The style of capital.
2. Smooth, fluted, or twisted column shaft.
3. The overall height (including base, shaft, and capital).
4. The column diameter (measured at the base of the shaft).

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