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Fleur-de-lis Furniture and Decor

Fleur-de-lis home decor echoes through the ages. The symbol is one of the oldest known to man and spans across eras and civilisations from the ancient Mesopotamians to the more modern French chivalric coat-of-arms and emblems. Decorating your home with the Fleur-de-lis is both an aesthetic joy and a link back in history to the many beautiful paintings, tapestries and carvings which were made with this floral symbol.

History of the Fleur-de-lis

Fleur means flower, and lis means lily

The fleur-de-lis has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries, but it is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context, and continues to appear in the arms of the King of Spain and the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, members of the House of Bourbon. It remains an enduring symbol of France that appears on French postage stamps, although it has never been adopted officially by any of the French republics. According to French historian Georges Duby, the three leaves represent the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed. Read more...

Iron Fleur de Lis Wall Clock

Infinity Instruments Fleur de Lis Wall Clock

This elegant iron wall clock, features a very decorative frame with fleur de lis designs. The dial is tan with black Arabic numbers at every hour. Black metal hands. Operates on a highly accurate quartz movement and one "AA" battery.

Review: I purchased this clock for my Mother's birthday. She keeps calling me a fibber because she doesn't believe me when I tell her how little I paid for it. This clock is a wall centerpiece and looks quite expensive. It is just beautiful. I'm not certain that this is made of true wrought iron, but it is some type of metal. The metal is lightweight and the face cover is plastic. This doesn't detract from the looks in the least. I doubt many walls could hold up the weight if it were true iron and a glass face. I also like that it is battery-powered, so no long cords dangling down the wall to ruin the look of it. Would definitely consider giving this clock as a gift again. It is so much nicer than anything I could find in any of the stores locally.

Use of the Fleur-de-Lys in History

Michel Pastoureau: Traité d'Héraldique, Paris, 1979.

The use for ornamental or symbolic purposes of the stylised flower usually called fleur de lis is common to all eras and all civilisations. It is an essentially graphic theme found on Mesopotamian cylinders, Egyptian bas-reliefs, Mycenean potteries, Sassanid textiles, Gaulish coins, Mameluk coins, Indonesian clothes, Japanese emblems and Dogon totems. The many writers who have discussed the topic agree that it has little to do graphically with the lily, but disagree on whether it derives from the iris, the broom, the lotus or the furze, or whether it represents a trident, an arrowhead, a double axe, or even a dove or a pigeon. It is in our opinion a problem of little importance. The essential point is that it is a very stylised figure, probably a flower, that has been used as an ornament or an emblem by almost all civilisations of the old and new worlds. - Heraldica.

Fleur de Lis Cast Iron Wedge Doorstop

This beautiful cast iron Fleur de Lis doorstop will gently wedge underneath your door to hold it open and add a touch of beauty and class as well. Whether you use it indoors or outdoors, it is sure to be a hit! It is 6 inches tall x 3.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide and is capable of holding a heavy door open when you wedge the doorstop in place. This doorstop has lots of detail and it will say welcome to everyone who walks into your home.

Fleur de Lis Cast Iron Wedge Doorstop

3D Metal Wall Fleur De Lis

This Wall Art 3D Metal Decor Fleur De Lis is hand-painted metal with stunning three dimensional details and rich colors. Special painting techniques create a 'patina' effect, and the use of richly colored automobile paint sets the finish apart from the competition. The photos do not depict the detail and richness of the work. Decorate the walls of your home, office or garden with this wonderful piece of hanging art. It is easy to hang with hidden metal loops.

Wall Art 3D Metal Decor Fleur De Lis

Tuscan Wrought Iron Round Wall Grille with Fleur De Lis

Wall Grill -Tuscan Wrought Iron 24" Round with Fleur-De-Lis Accents Inspired by a Tuscan theme, this decorative wall art is made of Wrought Iron finished in a rich chocolate brown color with Fleur-De-Lis accents. Simply adding a coat of clear polyurethane will make this wall decor functional to display outside as well.

Tuscan Wrought Iron Round Wall Grille with Fleur De Lis

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