- A stunning tour of the work of Miriam Ellner, the world's foremost foremost practitioner of verre eglomis� - Featuring hundreds of illustrations and photographs, recollections from the world most renowned interior designers and architects, and the story of Ellner's artistic development Golden Glass brings the reader into the glittering world of Miriam Ellner, the foremost practitioner of verre eglomis�. Verre eglomis� is the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color. It was first developed in 200 B.C. and Ellner is one its acknowledged modern masters. This book offers stunning views into both Ellner's process and the breathtakingly exclusive homes and spaces her work inhabits. Ellner has collaborated with some of the world's leading interior designers and the book offers their reflections, coupled with hundreds of incredible photographs, as well as Ellner's own insights into her decades long practice.