Églomisé is a rare type of decorative art that involves reverse painting, engraving, glazing, and gilding on glass panels. The work is applied on the non-viewing side so that the resulting picture has a clean glass finish. This unique art form gets it's name from the 18th century French artist and framer Jean Baptiste Glomy (verre - glass, églomisé - Glomy) who resurrected the technique in his personal practice. Although he's credited with its most recent revival, it's actually an ancient form of art that dates back to the 3rd century BC. The popularity of églomisé has risen and fallen several times throughout history, but it has always maintained it's appeal and glamour. While it seems like there is interest building, églomisé is still considered an unusual and very niche type of art. Verre églomisé is used in many types of decorative applications, including mirror art, wall art, and furnishings.
Églomisé is notoriously difficult to capture on film due to the reflective nature of glass and leaf. Any attempt to confine its expression to a photo or video will lose some of its essence; we feel it is truly one of the most dynamic forms of art there is. In the digital age, when everything is reduced to photos and videos on the internet, églomisé remains a standalone art form requiring a physical, first-hand viewing to fully experience it. It's interactive, it's full of life and musicality, and new details emerge at every angle. If you desire to see it in person, contact us here to arrange a visit to our studio where we have a vast array of work displayed. Samples are available to purchase or borrow.
Verre Eglomise
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Reflective silver mirror citrus-themed garden panels for client's powder room, inspired by de Gournay
Champagne frosted finish over silver leaf with Japanese-style flora for client's butler's pantry
Antiqued de Gournay-inspired botanical panels for living room bar area
Antiqued silver leaf garden-themed botanicals for dining room walls
Antiqued silver leaf de Gournay-inspired framed triptych above master bath
Antiqued silver and gold leaf sunburst art deco triptych for Playboy mansion master bedroom
Antiqued silver leaf triptych with contemporary interpretation of botanicals for master bathroom
Antiqued silver leaf garden scene for vanity island table top in master bedroom closet
Reflective and distressed silver leaf art nouveau tiles with colored washes for master bathroom
Antiqued pairing of de Gournay-inspired tree scenes in silver with custom frames for living room
Custom walnut mirror frame with églomisé inserts for master bathroom
Transparent cherry tree églomisé for kitchen cabinet doors
Landscape piece backed in gold leaf inspired by 17th century Rembrant drawing
Reflective and distressed silver art nouveau with colored wash
Reflective antiqued silver leaf with distressed crosshatch design panel for master bath, bed, and closet
Champagne frosted silver leaf with gold leaf detail for pair of dining room cabinets
Transparent frosted glass églomisé with silver corner detail for kitchen doors
Chinoiserie-styled églomisé painting with silver and gold leaf in custom frame for client's entrance hall
Antiqued and distressed silver leaf with Aubrey Beardsley-inspired floral border
Antiqued and distressed silver leaf with and floral foliage
Antiqued and distressed silver leaf mirror with crosshatch design
