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A Panel

by Jean Dunand

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Bow-front Chest

 3.

Art Deco Screen

 4.

Lamp

 5.

Mirror

Pronounce: A-glo-mees-A (hard "A" sounds)

What: Back-painted glass so design show through on front using gold- & silver-leaf.

History: There is a long tradition of this technique in Italy, examples as far back as pre-Roman times.  It was revived in Italy in the 13th century and then again by Jean-Baptiste Glomy, a French art dealer and decorator to which the technique received its name.

Use: Used to gussy-up furniture, mirrors, frames, and other decorative objects.  Since it is made with gold & silver-leaf it is not inexpensive. But it adds dimension and layers to an object that nothing else can. Great for adding a bit of glam to a space or introducing furniture that is not visually heavy.  Light bounces around and is softer than plain mirror or glass.

• Eglomise mirror featured in Michelle Smith home.
• Miriam Ellner Eglomise Entry
• Celerie Kemble Kips Bay Showhouse 2011 featuring eglomise ceiling by Miriam Ellner.
• Geoffrey Bradfield designed home in Palm Beach with intricate eglomise bedside table.
• Eglomise closet doors by Darren Henault

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