A column base is a structural element that supports the weight of a column. The most common types of column bases are SOCLE, PEDESTAL, PLINTH, and orlo. A SOCLE is a short base, usually made of stone, that is used to support a column. A PEDESTAL is a tall, cylindrical base, also usually made of stone, that is used to support a column. A PLINTH is a flat, rectangular base, typically made of stone, that is used to support a column. An orlo is a small, decorative base, usually made of stone, that is used to support a column.