Imperial offers the most extensive line of Medallions for ceilings
and walls. Existing Medallions can be made
larger with expansion rings
We offer custom
made and historic ceiling medallion reproductions. Materials include
GRG-NeoPlasterTM, ArchPolymerTM, carved
wood,
and a flexible ResinMold®
for
vaults.
Ceiling
medallions were invented as fire barriers for candle & gas
chandeliers. Unlike large palaces, the emerging
homes of the 1700's had
lower
ceilings. For practical reasons medallions were 2/3rds larger than the
fixture at
it's widest point
so the ceiling would not burn.
For decorative purposes
this size complied
with the
golden rule of design
