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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.
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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
Large Vintage Chapman Brass Six Arm Colonial Faux Candlestick Chandelier 36"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
candlestick sockets. Very Heavy. Includes chain and ceiling medallion.
Dimensions:
36" x 25"
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Brass 6 Arm Federal Revival Torchiere Candlestick Pendant Chandelier 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
body and six faux arm candlesticks / candle holder lights. Includes chain and ceiling medallion
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$245 Sale Price
30% 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
$700 Sale Price
30% Off


