Australiana decoration in Federation houses

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Ian Evans writes that:"Federation-style houses constitute a unique statement of patriotism in architectural form.

• The rising sun emblem that appeared on countless gable ends symbolised the dawn of a new age for Australia and was itself adopted as a national symbol.
• After more than a century of British cultural domination Australians had begun to find inspiration in their own country and in its remarkable flora and fauna.
• For the first time, the flowers, birds and animals of the bush were used to decorate plaster, pressed metal, glass, terracotta and fretworked timber."

Federation Cornice

In 1910 the Commonwealth of Australia was created by the federation of the states. In a new spirit of nationalism an attempt was made to create a distinctive Australian style.


The Federation style borrowed much from previous periods but some distinctive features evolved, particularly the use of motifs derived from native Australian plants and trees.

CN454

Ceiling:	300.00 mm
Wall:	275.00 mm
Length:	3.25 m

These scenes from 19th centurary Australia depict the spirit of the country at the time of federation. An historic and very Australian cornice.

CN424

Ceiling:	110.00 mm
Wall:	110.00 mm
Length:	3.60 m

Federation decoration often included images of Australian native flora. Cornice Cn424 shows wattle leaves.

CN451

Ceiling:	110.00 mm
Wall:	120.00 mm
Length:	3.60 m

The gum nut is essentially Australian.
Cornice CN451 uses the gum nut to express its Australian federation quality.
A great cornice for kids rooms or any room where you want something uniquely Australian.

CN35

Ceiling:	77.00 mm
Wall:	95.00 mm
Length:	3.60 m

Cornice CN35 is another gumnut themed cornice. It can be used on lower ceilings but other wise has the same Australian quality.