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Boules d’Escalier: The Flávia & Frank Abubakir Collection reveals a fascinating world of craftsmanship hidden in plain sight. Gathering hundreds of staircase finials—known as boules d’escalier—from the remarkable private collection of Flávia and Frank Abubakir, renowned collectors of Boules, this volume celebrates forms often overlooked yet rich in artistry and history. Traditionally installed as the final decorative element when a home was completed, these sculptural glass and crystal spheres served as a symbolic finishing touchto grand interiors. Today, they stand as extraordinary examples of artisanal design from a bygone era.

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Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Victoria ★★★★☆

I had no idea staircase finials could be this varied until I flipped through these pages. The close-up shots of the carved wood boules are the highlight for me, though a few captions felt thin on the history behind specific pieces.

Emma L. ★★★★☆

The photos in this collection are gorgeous, especially the close-ups showing the carved detail on each boule d'escalier. My only gripe is that the captions are pretty sparse, so I found myself wanting more history behind the pieces. Still, it's a lovely book to leave on the coffee table.

Thomas ★★★★☆

I had no idea staircase finials could be this varied until I flipped through this. The close-up shots of the carved boules d'escalier are gorgeous, though I wish a few of the captions gave more detail on the dates.

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