Pedestal (noun)

1. A base, stand, or support on which a statue, vase, or similar object is placed.
2. A support or foundation on which something is placed or supported.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french piédestal or italian piedistallo, from piede "foot" + stallo "place".

Examples:

1. The statue was placed on a pedestal in the center of the park.
2. The vase was put on a pedestal in the living room.
3. The statue was removed from its pedestal and placed in a museum.
4. The building was designed to be balanced on a narrow pedestal.
5. The sculpture was placed on a marble pedestal.