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It is believed that first architectural
dome appeared in the 14th Century BC in the city of Mycenae,
in Ancient Greece. The grandeur of the Great Treasury of Atria’s
was quickly copied throughout Greece, and later spread to Roman
and Byzantine architecture where it took on religious symbolism.
Throughout the ages, in Italy, Spain, Germany, England, and the United
States, grand domed ceilings and great domed buildings sprung up as cathedrals,
palaces, seats of government, and stately mansions. From the Pantheon
in Rome, to San Pietro Citta` del Vaticano, to St. Paul’s Cathedral,
to the Leipzig Market, regal domes have maintained a nearly 1500 year
tradition of architectural perfection.
In 1866, the great cast-iron dome of the
United States Capitol took its place among the great domes
in history, and remains today one of the most famous man-made
landmarks in America. Within that domed structure are some
of the great domed ceilings of the world.
The Capitol Rotunda is a large, domed,
circular room located in the center of the Capitol on the second
floor. Its lower walls hold historic paintings; and a frescoed
band, or “frieze,” depicting significant events
in American history rings its upper walls. The Old Senate Chamber,
a semicircular half-domed hall, located north of the Rotunda,
was occupied by the U.S. Senate between 1810 and 1859. After
the Senate moved to its present chamber, it was used by the
Supreme Court from 1860 until 1935. Today, it is considered
to be one the most dignified rooms on all of America.
For dignity, grandeur, grace, and tradition, Architectural Depot offers
a wide variety of recessed and surface-mounted ceiling domes to enhance
the style and ambience of any room. Constructed of high-quality vinyl-finished
urethane, our smooth and embossed round ceiling domes come in diameters
ranging from 30” to 891/4”. We also offer a 54” wide
x 41’ wide oval dome with an ornate baroque edge. All domes are
boxed with installation instructions and ship in 7 to 10 business days.
• Recessed ceiling domes from 401/4” D
to 891/4’ D
• Easy to paint vinyl finish
• Ornate surface mounted domes
• Smooth or embossed
• Domes for all size rooms
• Ideal for chandeliers
To bring classic style to any room
in an easy and cost effective manner, Architectural Depot’s
ceiling domes are the smart and fashionable solution.
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