Eglomise?

Dear Shay,

I often hear you talk about eglomise.  What exactly is eglomise?  Also, can you use more than one piece of eglomise in your house?

Thanks!

Amanda B.
Southlake, TX

Dear Amanda,

I am so glad you asked this question & I am more than happy to answer.  I love eglomise, which is probably why you hear me talk about it so much.

According to Wikipedia,  eglomise is “from the French term meaning glass gilded, is 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. The technique dates back to the pre-Roman eras, but its name is derived from 18th century French decorator and art-dealer Jean-Baptise Glomy (1711–1786) who is responsible for its re-popularization.”

Eglomise is used throughout the furniture industry.  I think you could definitely have more than one piece of eglomise furniture in your home, but I would be careful not to get more than 2 in one room.  They are usually such stand out pieces & multiple pieces could easily become too much for a room to handle.

Check out some of my favorite eglomise pieces below.

Happy Decorating!!!
-Shay