Rare Antique Wooden Ceiling Bosses
<< BackBosses in architecture were commonly found on the ceilings of building, churches and cathedrals. Roof bosses were particularly used in the olden times to cover the intersections of the wooden beams usually found on the decorative ceilings. These were often created artistically with intricate designs and carvings. Apart from being mere decorative items, these also functioned as the locking systems of these intersecting ribs of the ceiling by being the load bearing members. These beautiful wooden ceiling bosses were generally created from coarse-grained oak which is very strong.
These wooden ceiling bosses are not a very common decorative feature of the more modern buildings but since these are very ornate with great artwork these are now used as decorative antiques in different ways.
At Period Oak Antiques we have a select variety of antique wooden ceiling bosses including pieces such as a 15th century English carved oak roof boss and an early 16th century Tudor oak English ceiling boss. These are beautiful items and make great decorative pieces for the modern homes as well.