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What is the purpose of a ceiling medallion?
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The purpose of a ceiling medallion was to dress up a ceiling purely for aesthetics. 19th century Victorian-style homes often have ceiling medallions. On 1stDibs, find your very own ceiling medallion from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Ceiling Medallions on 1stDibs
A Lotus-Form Thai Temple Ceiling Medallion
Located in Chicago, IL
Thailand and made from teak wood. Originally these circular medallions were found only on temple ceilings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
$2,900 Sale Price
39% Off
The Odom Twenty-Light Mirrored Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
oversized ceiling medallion and underside of fixture having eglomise sunburst motif inset in brass frame
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant, Georgian Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all surmounted by a ceiling medallion of the same. Originally acquired from famed London, UK dealer
Category
1990s English Georgian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Green Slag Glass Swag Pendant Light Chandelier Shade 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
glass panels. Fluted balloon shaped milk glass shade over bulb. Plain brass ceiling medallion. Hard
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Belgian Wooden Flush Mount Light
Located in Houston, TX
Belgian wooden flush mount light (circa 1930) crafted from a beautifully hand-carved ceiling
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Flush Mount
Materials
Wood
Empire Style 32 Inch Diameter 9 Light Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
the warm color and texture of the stone. It hangs from 3 chains to a center ceiling medallion.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
