Bianchi

Named for the soft color of its whitish gray stonework, this grand staircase room setting was designed as a stage or backdrop for figures at a masquerade ball, or possibly as an entrance to the theatre or opera. It could also be utilized as a portrait gallery, as there is ample wall space for hanging commissioned portraiture, fine oil paintings, or tapestries. The background can be changed and is shown here two ways. The precise lines of the symmetrical staircase ascend majestically, giving the room a very formal look, but the arched doorway beneath might lead to mischievous secrets backstage.

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Bianchi — Majestic Entry	An Evening at the Opera?	Or Other Mysterious Diversions?
Bianchi — Roman Setting		Bianchi — In Another Light
The room is made of oak plywood and solid pine, with resin capitals and machine carved wood decorations. It is lighted with standard bookcase lights. Mirrored walls extend the space in the back of the vignette, and a scarlet drapery provides a richly colored background for the scene. Constructed of solid pine, birch plywood, basswood, resin, stainless steel, mirrors, glass, acrylic, fabric, stain ribbon, paper and paint. Room dimensions: Dimensions: 22" wide, 27" high, 13" deep.