A coffer ceiling is a sunken panel structure and can be in a square, rectangular or octagonal shape. This type of ceiling is a means of decoration
that gives shape or definition to a room. These types of ceilings are normally found in larger, older or very expensive home or offices. The
Roman Pantheon is an example of a coffered ceiling that is round or a rotunda dome shape that is quite impressive even by modern standards.
Above: The lobby at the Roosevelt on 7th, past or present ?
Photos- Top left: Looking
up at the coffered
ceiling, this was
approx. one tenth
section of the lobby's
area we painted.
Left: Inside a drop
down medallion
ish
component with faux
stone finish
Top Right: Large bracket
samples painted gold
and other in silver with
carved figures. Small 9"
corbels also with
gothic like faces.  There
were several different
faces throughout with
expressions
Right: Another painted
sample in tri-bronze