The gilded tide crept in slowly. Recent photographs show the entire office has been gilded, including the paneled doors and the pediments above the main entrances. Critics have decried the profusion ...

“Since ancient times, those in power always expressed that power through dwellings and interior decoration,” explains architect and historian Gary Lawrance. “They were meant to be symbols of their ...

The art of gilding is a meticulous process that requires precision, patience, and most importantly, extensive knowledge in the craft. The Gilders' Studio, founded by Michael Kramer, has been ...

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When the White House announced President Donald Trump’s plans to add a 90,000-square-foot Gilded Age–style ballroom to the historic residence two weeks ago, it came as no surprise to many that the ...