Sunday, January 25, 2009

Eglomise

The artwork really drew me into this room. As you may already know it is eglomise - a french term meaning glass gilded. Per Wikipedia, it's a "process where the backside of the glass is gilded with gold or metal leaf using a gelatin adhesive. The result is a mirror-like, reflective finish in which designs are then engraved." I think I am more familiar with the poorer cousin version - such as Budweiser mirrors on dormroom walls. Love these striking purple and coral green designs from Soicher Marin (Designer Amanda Nisbet, photography by John Bessler, Traditional Home March 2009)

Modello Designs offers a class called Elegant Inspirations where they teach mirror patination with pattern, glass etching, gilding and reverse painting. The gorgeous image above is via Design Amour, the artist is Regina Guray of Garay Artisans.
image above via Garay Artisans -

image via Design Amour, artist Melanie Royal. Eglomise can also be found in accent pieces and furniture. Here are just a few.


image from 1st Dibs, Mirrored Lantern from C Bell
image from 1st Dibs, Eglomise Chest, Modern One

image from 1st Dibs, sconces, Heather and Company Inc.
image from Mecox Gardens Dallas
My hasty search for eglomise at lower price points didn't yield much (besides small items such as coasters, boxes, etc.) Would love to know if anyone knows of other sources of it - especially framed pieces for a wall.

18 comments:

Maria Killam said...

I love that photo, the bedskirt with the velvet banding is wonderful!

Scot Meacham Wood said...

Wow . . . the colours in the bedroom image are magnificent ! ! !

thanks for posting,
tartanscot

The House That A-M Built said...

Oh goodness, they're just beautiful. I have learnt something new tonight!... thank you! A-M xx

pve design said...

le-go my eglomise - oh, what incredible works of art, now you have peaked my curiosity again (not surprised and I adore these. Off to see if I can find anything locally from some reputable sources.

Charlie said...

I really like the colors in that bedroom! The fabrics,colors, layers and artwork all make for a very soothing environment. I love the bedding!

Kwana said...

The artwork was the first thing that I saw. I love it. Thanks so much for this inspiration.

Haven and Home said...

Add something like this to my list of things I want. Loved this post, definitely learned some new things.

pve design said...

Found an Eglomise table over at "Paris Hotel Boutique" that I think you might like, it is listed under "furniture"
take a looksie-

Things That Inspire said...

Julian Chichester makes some beautiful eglomise furniture pieces, as does Ironies. All of Chichester's mirrored finish come in the eglomise option, which is my favorite.

I am particularly taken with their Larson table with the eglomise top (http://www.julianchichester.com/pages/us/product/177); temple coffee table (http://www.julianchichester.com/pages/us/product/183); Jane Churchill Ebury mirror (http://www.julianchichester.com/pages/us/product/445); their Brighton mirror (http://www.julianchichester.com/pages/us/product/257)

Lauren said...

Wow- really beautiful. I do have a little set of botanical coasters that I love.

Pink Wallpaper said...

omg, that first picture is so pretty! love the artwork!

please sir said...

Love that mirroed look - what an interesting decor detail!

Jennifer Sergent said...

Notre Monde has some great items in this category -- and other commentator nailed it with Julian Chichester, one of my favorites! LOVE that bedroom. WANT that bedroom.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Ooh, the sconces! Yes, please.

My Notting Hill said...

Thanks for the tips on sources TTI, PVE and RefineDesign - will definitely check them out.

Anonymous said...

OMG, those mirrors on that first image are SOO beautiful!! Thanks for sharing this information and for including my work!

Maryam in Marrakesh said...

What a stunning bedroom. And Melanie's work is fabulous, as I know first hand:)

Regina at Fauxology said...

Hello! Thank you as well for mentioning our company, Garay Artisans. Like Melanie, I adore that first pic. I wrote about your gorgeous blog on our Fauxology blog -- I hope it leads to more readers discovering you! Have a great day! :)

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