Large St James Modillion Plaster Cornice
£78.00 plus VAT
£93.60 inc VAT
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Design & Profile
The Victorian dentil plaster cornice 277x242mm is a large profile shaped to sit further onto the ceiling than the wall, giving medium to large rooms a confident architectural emphasis. As a large plaster coving, traditionally known as cornice, it features a structured arrangement of decorative modillion blocks supported by egg and dart and dentil block enrichments. With a 277mm projection and a 242mm depth, the profile provides strong definition suited to taller rooms, establishing a clear boundary that contributes to proportion and formality.
Victorian Influence
This period cornice reflects the richness commonly found in high-status Victorian interiors, where layered detailing and repeated motifs conveyed depth and craftsmanship. The modillion blocks introduce a distinct rhythm, while the egg and dart and dentil cornice mouldings add measured ornamentation around the ceiling line. Although detailed, the profile maintains clarity, allowing it to support both heritage environments and contemporary schemes that welcome a considered level of decoration. This controlled structure integrates naturally with Victorian coving egg and dart families, bridging traditional expression with architectural order.
Craftsmanship & Material
Each length of the Victorian dentil plaster cornice 277x242mm is produced in fibrous plaster at our workshop in Norfolk. Hand-finishing ensures the modillion, egg and dart, and dentil detailing remains consistent along the run, supporting accurate alignment during installation. Fibrous plaster gives the profile the stability needed to maintain its shaped features once fitted and decorated.
Suitability
This Victorian coving suits entrance halls, formal living rooms and feature spaces where strong decorative structure enhances the overall design. The Victorian dentil plaster cornice 277x242mm provides a defined architectural boundary that supports traditional layouts and modern interiors requiring character and proportion. Its combination of modillion blocks and classical enrichments makes it a dependable choice for projects that benefit from a layered, historically informed profile presented with clarity and balance.
