Chelsea
Rochelle
Ceiling Medallions
The look: An architectural detail used
purely for decoration by American colonists
took on a practical purpose in Victorian-era
homes: concealing the holes required to
retrofit hanging gas lighted fixtures. They
add texture and shadow lines, but even by
today's standards plaster medallions are a
luxury, and they need to be installed by a
skilled craftsman, which can be costly.
Style cues:
Common ceiling medallion
patterns include Renaissance, Egg and
Eart, Jefferson, Rochelle and Chelsea
styles. Most manufacturers make dozens
of ceiling medallions that incorporate
historic patterns, curves and floral motifs to
complement traditional decors. Designers
often create medallions that complement
common crown molding styles to create
cohesive interior design options.
Renaissance Egg and Dart Jefferson
