Chadsworth Incorporated

Chadsworth Incorporated Corporate Headquarters: Wilmington, NC 28412
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✨ The Art of Lasting Design From the precision of each entasis to the grace of every capital, our columns transcend func...
11/25/2025

✨ The Art of Lasting Design

From the precision of each entasis to the grace of every capital, our columns transcend function to become enduring expressions of proportion, balance, and tradition. Whether enhancing a grand estate or completing a thoughtful restoration, each piece is crafted to uphold centuries of architectural excellence.

For architects, builders, and homeowners who value the power of detail — we’re honored to collaborate, advise, and help bring classical vision to life.

“The whole beauty of a building is dependent on its correspondence with the place it stands in, its durability, and the perfection of its workmanship.”
— Leon Battista Alberti, The Ten Books of Architecture, Book IX, p. 57

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

🏛️ The Composite Order: A Roman SynthesisThe Composite order, Rome’s own contribution, unites the volutes of the Ionic w...
11/24/2025

🏛️ The Composite Order: A Roman Synthesis

The Composite order, Rome’s own contribution, unites the volutes of the Ionic with the acanthus of the Corinthian. It's very name proclaims invention: a deliberate act of synthesis, designed to demonstrate authority and refinement. It was chosen for triumphal arches and monuments, structures intended to declare power to the world.

Robert Chitham, in The Classical Orders of Architecture (1985), described it as “a Roman contribution — bold in conception, eclectic in ornament.” Unlike the Greek orders, the Composite is unapologetically imperial, proclaiming Rome’s ambition in both scale and richness. For the architect, it offers a vocabulary not of moderation, but of grandeur — the final word in the hierarchy of the Orders, and the fullest expression of architecture as a statement of enduring authority.

“The Romans, desirous of adding to the graces of the Corinthian, invented another order, which they called the Composite, making use of the same proportions, but enriching it with new ornaments.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 12

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✨ A Look Back ✨ Through the years, Chadsworth Incorporated has shared many advertisements that speak to the enduring bea...
11/23/2025

✨ A Look Back ✨

Through the years, Chadsworth Incorporated has shared many advertisements that speak to the enduring beauty and versatility of our work. Each one reflects a chapter in our story of timeless design.

From verandas and pergolas to interiors and exteriors, our columns and architectural details have stood as symbols of elegance, craftsmanship, and permanence. This archival piece reminds us of the tradition we continue to uphold — one project at a time.

“Architecture is an art, and it is also a record of the life and manners of its time.”
— William R. Ware, The American Vignola, p. 3

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

✨ Craftsmanship in Collaboration This remarkable Maryland residence features twenty-six of our PolyStone® columns, each ...
11/22/2025

✨ Craftsmanship in Collaboration

This remarkable Maryland residence features twenty-six of our PolyStone® columns, each crowned with Tuscan capitals and bases to bring enduring strength and classical proportion to the design.

It’s always a privilege to partner with the talented team at Wi******er Construction — whose dedication to quality and precision continues to elevate every project they undertake. A stunning transformation defined by craftsmanship and timeless detail.

“Architecture, considered as an art, consists in so disposing and adorning the edifices raised by man… that the sight may find in them delight and repose.”
— Robert & James Adam, The Works in Architecture, Vol. I, p. 1

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
🛠️ Builder: Wi******er Construction
🏘️ Architect: Good Architecture

🌊  Coastal Clarity Perched along the shores of Figure Eight Island, this residence achieves both strength and openness t...
11/21/2025

🌊 Coastal Clarity

Perched along the shores of Figure Eight Island, this residence achieves both strength and openness through the use of Chadsworth’s PolyStone® pillars, which support the third-floor porch while preserving uninterrupted coastal views.

Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a seamless pass-through from the street, and inviting outdoor living spaces capture the essence of relaxed seaside architecture — refined, airy, and effortlessly elegant.

“Light gives grace and luster to every form, and it is by the distribution of light that the form of a building is made beautiful.”
— Leon Battista Alberti, The Ten Books of Architecture, Book IX, p. 57

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
🏘️ Architect: D. Stanley Dixon Architect
🛠️ Builder: David Lennard Builders
🎨 Interior Design: Beth Webb
📷 Photographer: Jeffrey L. Davis

🏛️ Entablatures of the OrdersFrom architrave to frieze to cornice, these engravings demonstrate the refinement of propor...
11/20/2025

🏛️ Entablatures of the Orders

From architrave to frieze to cornice, these engravings demonstrate the refinement of proportion at the highest register of architecture. The entablature is not merely termination but culmination — the architect’s line of poetry in stone.

“The entablature may be said to form the crowning feature of the order; it completes and binds the whole together, giving finish and dignity to the composition.”
— Sir William Chambers, in A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture (1759), reprinted in Fred T. Hodgson, The Five Orders of Architecture, p. 74

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

✨ Southern Elegance, Timelessly Renewed This beautifully preserved Southern home captures the perfect blend of heritage ...
11/19/2025

✨ Southern Elegance, Timelessly Renewed

This beautifully preserved Southern home captures the perfect blend of heritage and modern comfort. Expansive front and rear porches overlook the pool and guest house, creating tranquil spaces for gathering and reflection — where old-world charm meets contemporary living.

We’re honored to have contributed to this project with our PolyStone® Roman Doric columns, crafted by 1-800-Columns. Designed by the talented team at Taggart Architecture of New Orleans, these columns bring classical refinement and enduring strength to this remarkable residence.

“The beauty of an architectural work depends upon the harmony of its parts.”
— William R. Ware, The American Vignola, p. 28

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

☀️ Coastal Tranquility, Framed in Tradition Nestled in the serene setting of Santa Rosa Beach, this inviting coastal res...
11/18/2025

☀️ Coastal Tranquility, Framed in Tradition

Nestled in the serene setting of Santa Rosa Beach, this inviting coastal residence by Robert Orr & Associates captures the essence of refined relaxation. Square PolyStone® Tuscan columns lend structure and timeless proportion, perfectly complementing the home’s effortless sense of beachside elegance.

“Vignola supposed that the graceful and pleasing aspect of architectonic objects was occasioned by the harmony and simplicity of the relations existing between their parts.”
— William R. Ware, The American Vignola, p. 141

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. ..
🏘️ Architect: Robert Orr & Associates

🏛️ The Corinthian Order: Ornament as AuthorityThe Corinthian order is the crown of Greek invention, its capital adorned ...
11/17/2025

🏛️ The Corinthian Order: Ornament as Authority

The Corinthian order is the crown of Greek invention, its capital adorned with acanthus leaves that rise with sculptural vitality, spiraling into volutes that cradle the abacus. It is a celebration of ornament, where nature is transfigured into stone, giving form to abundance and splendor.

As William Chambers wrote in A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture (1759), the Corinthian achieves “the highest degree of richness and delicacy.” The Romans adopted it eagerly, finding in it the ideal order for temples, palaces, and monuments of imperial grandeur. For the modern designer, the Corinthian reminds us that beauty is not only in restraint but in the artful elaboration of detail. It is architecture as triumph, where craft and ornament unite to exalt structure into magnificence.

“The Corinthian may be called the most beautiful of all the orders, because it is the most rich in ornament, and the most delicate in its proportions.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 11

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

✨ A Landmark of Southern Grandeur Overlooking Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park, the Mills B. Lane House stands as a test...
11/16/2025

✨ A Landmark of Southern Grandeur

Overlooking Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park, the Mills B. Lane House stands as a testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship and classical design. Built in 1908 for the prominent Georgia banker Mills B. Lane, this six-bedroom residence exudes timeless sophistication.

Its stately Ionic columns, dignified brick façade, Swan’s neck pediment, and hand-forged ironwork define an exterior of enduring grace. Within its 14,500 square feet — including a carriage house and pool cabana — the home reveals an extraordinary renovation that honors its past while embracing refined modern living.

Inside, original period details mingle with artistry and light: soaring ceilings, parquet floors, and Bob Christian’s hand-painted panels all contribute to an atmosphere of elegance that transcends time.

📷 Throwback to Jeffrey Davis's travels with Classical Excursions to Savannah, Georgia.

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

✨ Classical Harmony in Thibodaux Gracing the façade of this distinguished Louisiana residence, our Roman Corinthian colu...
11/15/2025

✨ Classical Harmony in Thibodaux

Gracing the façade of this distinguished Louisiana residence, our Roman Corinthian columns bring a sense of grandeur and timeless elegance. Along the rear, the restrained beauty of our Tuscan columns introduces balance and simplicity — a perfect dialogue between ornament and order.

This residence stands as a testament to thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship, made possible through the collaboration of The Hopkins Company Architects and Sheridan Construction. A true celebration of classical proportion and enduring artistry.

“The parts of architecture are to be so ordered that the whole may appear a complete and perfect body, wherein symmetry and harmony reign together.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 8

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.
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🏘️ Architect: The Hopkins Company Architects
🛠️ Builder: Sheridan Construction

🌴 Refined Luxury in West Palm Beach This exceptional residence showcases Chadsworth’s PolyStone® columns, adorned with T...
11/14/2025

🌴 Refined Luxury in West Palm Beach

This exceptional residence showcases Chadsworth’s PolyStone® columns, adorned with Tuscan capitals and Attic bases — a perfect blend of strength, proportion, and timeless sophistication. A true expression of luxury living brought to life through enduring classical design.

“The best proportion is that which gives the building an air of noble and graceful magnificence.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 9

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
🏘️ Architect: Mesa Architects
🛠️ Builder: Island Construction

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Wilmington, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18004862118

Website

http://www.columns.com/

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