Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal 24 Inch

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  • Colonial welcome style
  • Fruit carved the full height
  • 18.7 in. basin, wide and shallow
  • Aged stone, nothing to repaint
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In colonial American architecture the pineapple went on gateposts, door surrounds and bedposts to signal hospitality to arriving guests. The symbol is still read that way, which is why this piece belongs where people arrive.
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Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal 24 Inch dimensions and size
Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal 24 Inch product view
Front view of the elegant 24.8"H vintage concrete bird bath with pineapple texture on white.
Close-up of the 18.7" diameter scalloped bowl providing a reliable water source for wild birds.
Detailed view of the intricate vintage pineapple texture on the weather-resistant concrete pedestal.
Macro shot of the sturdy and heavy 16.5kg concrete base preventing the birdbath from tipping.

PINEAPPLE BIRD BATH

The Pineapple Means Welcome

The column is carved as the fruit, crosshatched diamonds running its full height with a crown of leaves flaring under the basin. The scalloped bowl above repeats the same rhythm.

At 24.8 inches and 36.3 pounds it is the heaviest bath in this group. That weight is what lets it stand at a driveway turn or beside a gate without staking, in the exposed positions a welcome piece needs to occupy.

Pineapple pedestal concrete bird bath on a stone path beside lavender with a clipped hedge behind

Two Pieces, One Twist

Every concrete bird bath we carry uses the same twist fit, whatever the shape.

Pineapple pedestal concrete bird bath basin lowering onto its pedestal then turning to lock

Your Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal, up in three steps

  1. 1

    Insert top into bottom

    Lift the basin onto the pedestal and drop the collar into the socket. Two people make this easy, one person can manage it.

  2. 2

    Twist to lock

    Turn the basin a quarter turn until it seats. No adhesive, no fixings, and it comes apart again the same way.

  3. 3

    Level and fill

    Check it sits flat all the way round, then fill to about two inches.

What You Get With This Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal

  1. 01

    A pineapple only works where people arrive.

    The symbol has meant welcome in American architecture for three centuries, so this is a bird bath with an address rather than one that fits anywhere. At a front garden, a driveway turn, a gate or a courtyard entrance it says the thing it was designed to say. Tucked into a rear border the reference is still there but nobody arrives to receive it.

  2. 02

    Scalloped basin, crosshatched column.

    The bowl edge repeats the fruit rhythm from the column below, so the two halves belong to each other rather than being a bowl set on a stand.

  3. 03

    Fill to two inches, not to the brim.

    At that depth chickadees stand in the scalloped edge and sip, robins get their whole body in. Filled to the top it becomes a drinking stop.

  4. 04

    Thirty six pounds, the heaviest here.

    Entrance positions are exposed positions, open to wind and to people walking past. This one stays put without staking.

Where to put it

A front garden, a driveway turn, beside a gate, a courtyard entrance, anywhere guests arrive. It also suits a formal lawn with a clear sightline. Twenty five inches puts the basin at a height most species treat as safe. Leave two or three feet of open ground and keep a shrub within a short flight for cover.

Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal Size, Weight, and Materials

Dimensions24.8 in. tall, 18.7 in. basin
Weight36.3 lb.
MaterialConcrete
FinishWeathered stone, sealed
DesignPineapple column with scalloped basin
AssemblyTwo piece, no tools required
Recommended useOutdoor year round
Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal 24 Inch dimensions and size

Keeping This Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal in Good Order

Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal upkeep, in three lines

  • Every 2 to 3 days Change the water, more often in hot weather.
  • Every week Scrub with a stiff brush and rinse. No soap, no bleach.
  • Before the first frost Drain it, then turn it over or store it under cover.
Looking after the finish

The crosshatching holds a little dust in its grooves. A soft brush every couple of weeks keeps the diamond pattern reading clearly.

  • 3 years Warranty against manufacturing defects
  • 60 days Returns, no restocking fee
  • Free shipping Continental US, from California or New Jersey

Questions About This Concrete Pineapple Bird Bath Classical Pedestal

Why a pineapple?
In colonial America it meant welcome, and it appeared on gateposts, door surrounds and bedposts for that reason. The symbol is still widely understood, which is why this design belongs at an entrance.
Where should a pineapple pedestal bird bath go in a garden?
A front garden, a driveway turn, a courtyard entrance, beside a gate. Anywhere guests arrive. It works less well in a rear corner where the reference has no audience.
Is it heavy enough for an exposed spot?
At 36.3 pounds it is the heaviest bath in this group, which is what an entrance position needs. It holds without staking.
Will birds use a pineapple pedestal bird bath?
The 18.7 inch scalloped basin gives them a rim to land on with grip between the scallops. Fill to two inches, keep the approach open, and have cover within a short flight.
How wide should a bird bath basin be?
Sixteen to twenty inches suits most garden birds. This one is 18.7 inches across, which is wide enough that several small birds bathe at the same time and shallow enough to clean in one pass with a brush.
Does a heavy concrete bird bath still need anchoring?
Not on flat ground. Weight and a wide flared foot do the work, which is the point of a solid concrete piece over a lighter material. On a slope or on soft ground, set it on a slab so it cannot settle out of level.

Ships free from California or New Jersey, and it is covered for three years.

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