Pedestal / Column – Brown – Basralocus hardwood – 60x35x35 cm

A pedestal of a mooring post doesn't just carry an image—it carries a story. These posts served for years in Dutch waterways, harbors, and lakes. They stood in the water for at least thirty years, often in Friesland or elsewhere along our own coasts. Wind, water, and time have slowly hardened, compacted, and weathered the wood. What you see here is not a new product, but a piece of history given a new life.

The posts are made of basralocus, an exceptionally hard and durable tropical wood from Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil. The wood is known for its robustness and resistance to weather and water—precisely why they were originally used as mooring posts, and precisely why they can now remain outdoors for years without treatment.

Each pedestal has its own character. Some pedestals are smooth and tranquil in texture, while others bear the marks of water, rope, and time. No two pedestals are alike—that's precisely what makes them so valuable. The sculpture you place on them not only gets a stage, but a storytelling partner.

Place a mooring post base in a garden, on a patio, or near a pond, and you'll instantly create a natural, lived-in, and powerful ambiance in your outdoor space. The wood doesn't feel "manufactured"—it looks like it's been there for years, or perhaps even belongs there.

Unique & personal choice

Because every mooring post has its own unique appearance — smoother or rougher, darker or lighter, sleek or with a visible history — we are happy to help you choose.

Do you have any specific wishes?

Email us ( info@hethuisvan.nl ) or send a WhatsApp message.

We will then take photos of the plinths that are currently available, so that you know exactly which one you will receive.

After your selection, you will receive the invoice by email and the plinth will be delivered in consultation.

Specifications

• Material: Basralocus hardwood (solid throughout)
• History: In use as a mooring post in the Netherlands for at least 30 years
• Application: Indoor & especially outdoor (very durable in all weather conditions)
• Appearance: Smooth or rough, unique per base
• Maintenance: Not necessary — natural graying is part of the character
• Load capacity: Very high (suitable for large images)

Ambience & combination tip

A mooring post base looks beautiful under:

• Organic natural stone statues
• Bronze sculptures
• Wooden objects with a warm appearance
• Abstract images with robust shapes