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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
Antique Carved French Oak Ceiling Medallion Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
ceiling medallion, most likely for a themed boiserie room. The walls of the room would have featured oak
Category
Antique 1870s French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Large Wood Gilt Paint Ceiling Medallion
Located in Charleston, SC
Very large 19th century giltwood ceiling medallion with richly carved ornaments.
All original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
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
