Vidrio Eglomise

The Tradition

Verre églomisé takes its name from Jean-Baptiste Glomy, the 18th-century French art dealer and framer who refined the technique in Paris. The practice itself is older. Reverse-gilded glass fragments survive from pre-Roman antiquity. The method is unchanged: metal leaf is laid against the back of clear glass, secured by hand, then sealed so the leaf reads forward through the surface.

The Marge Carson Application

Every panel in the collection is hand-applied and individually aged. Designers and clients specify églomisé in three ways. First, as inset panels on casegoods. The Lyon Credenza, for example, is regularly ordered with églomisé top and door insets. Second, as statement wall mirrors. Third, as tabletops set into custom frames.

Signature Patterns

The collection includes named finishes such as Florentine Silver, Cristallo Silver, Parisian Gold, Marrakech Antique, and Cashmere. Each pattern is rendered by hand, so no two panels are identical. Custom patterns can be developed for projects with a specific palette.

How to Specify

Designers may request églomisé samples for client presentation. Pricing reflects panel size, finish complexity, and frame specification. Lead times are confirmed at order entry. For trade access, samples, or custom development, contact the Marge Carson design team or visit the Clarendon Hills flagship.