The Ionic Order of Columns
is one of the three main Classical Greek orders of columns: Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian. Ionic uses an Attic Base.
The Ionic order is
typified by the Scrolls (volutes) that resemble a Rams Horn. The scrolls
face forward with the sides remaining as an elongated tube. All works well
until placement engages a corner, creating a dilemma as to which way to
face the volutes. The Romans created an angled Volute which was
typified by Scamozzi in the Renaissance.
Imperial Productions®
offers Ionic columns with Tapered or
Non-Tapered
stylus or shafts. The shafts can be Fluted or Smooth. Tapered shafts may have the correct taper or
Entasis (ie Taper 2/3rds down the stylus from the top. The last third is
straight ending at the Attic Base which is used on all orders except
Tuscan.
Imperial Productions®
offers Ionic columns both load bearing and decorative to wrap a load
bearing posts or stand alone engaged against a wall to enhance a
building's facade.
Ionic Load Bearing
Columns support the Entablature of a Classical or Modern structure. Larger
diameters can support up to 20,000 lbs without internal supports.
Decorative Ionic
columns can stand alone as a whole column or be specified to be split.
Split Ionic columns can be engaged or placed against a solid wall or
specified to be split-to-wrap a load bearing steel or wood post.
Imperial Productions®
has a vast selection of Ionic Columns for commercial, residential, movie,
garden and theatre applications.
