designslinger - Word of the Week: candelabrum

 
[candelabrum /Images & Artwork: designslinger]

candelabrum n. (kan-de-LAH-bruhm); an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle, pl. candelabra

 
[candelabrum, Palmer House Hotel, lobby (1925-27) /Images & Artwork: designslinger]

in architecture, a decorative motif derived from the pedestal or shaft used to support a lamp or candles.
Posted by designslinger at 12/16/2009 2:06 AM
Categories: Dictionary, Decorative Arts
Tags: definition
 

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