E.W. Marland Mansion – Part 5

2014.12.23

Stairways and Landing

At the lobby, across from the porte cochere entrance, is a fairly complex stairwell and landing area, with a wide central flight descending to the lower level flanked by two curved flights which rise to the main gallery level.

Above the curved stairs are curved vaulted ceilings.  Maragliotti applied 24k gold leaf mosaic tiles to canvas, then painted in a Renaissance style.  The stonework was by Berglund from Sweden and Pellegrini from Italy.

Arches and columns at stairs, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Arches and columns at stairs, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Gilded and painted ceilings over stairs, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Gilded and painted ceilings over stairs, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma

A larger landing area opens to the loggia, and features a staircase to the top level, as well as an elevator.  There is a door connecting to the staff stairs, and another to the trunk room, where the Marlands stored their luggage.

Stairs to top floor, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Railing detail, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Top Floor Landing

The barrel vaulted ceiling above the stairs and upper landing is molded plaster similar to the dining room, but with a different pattern.  The walls are Italian stucco.

Barrel vault plaster ceiling on top floor, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Plaster ceiling detail, Marland Estate, Ponca City, Oklahoma