Place a pedestal table base in a work area. Drill a 2-inch-diameter hole 6 inches deep into the top end of the table pedestal using a drill and 2-inch drill bit.
Apply wood glue to the drilled hole using a small paintbrush. Brush on glue to 6 inches of one end of a 2-by-36-inch hardwood dowel. Insert the dowel into the hole in the pedestal. Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
Sand the assembly with fine-grit sandpaper in the same direction as the wood grain. Wipe off the dust left from sanding with a tack cloth.
Apply two even coats of wood finish to the assembly using a paintbrush. Allow the finish to dry at least four hours between coats. Allow the final coat to dry at least 24 hours.
Position three wrought iron plant hangers evenly around the dowel, 6 to 8 inches down from the top end. Fasten each hanger to the dowel using the mounting screws included with the hangers. Drive the screws through the mounting holes in the hangers into the dowel with a screw gun.