Platinum dust and pearly rods
The crowning glory of the ballroom is the stucco ceiling, whose dynamically intertwined elements take up the rhythm and motion of the music and the dance. Ornamental leaves and blossom, pearly rods, fish-scale patterns, and abstract forms coated with gold, silver, and platinum dust emphasize the energetic movement. Five chandeliers made of polished crystal with cup-shaped flowers and garlands of pearls add an extra touch. The corner alcoves, popularly known as lovers’ niches, and the wall panels are made of walnut with large-scale inlays of root burr, bog oak, stained oak, and mother-of-pearl.
