Also referred to as hostess mirrors because when entertaining guests, by glancing in the mirror a host or hostess can view the entire room at once and easily ensure all of their guests were having a good time. D.C. The chandeliers have two tiers of light, and the original flames were kept going through the usage of whale oil from the containers that are adjacent to the flames. Jefferson brought several Argand lamps back from Paris in 1789 and promoted their use because he claimed they gave off better light and were more economical than candles. Board Room Conference Table Honduran Mahogany and Oak oval conference table, it was designed specifically for the 1976 restoration. Divided into 3 sections, each supported by a Duncan Phyfe style pedestal with four columns and four legs.
Pedestals are oak with mahogany veneer, the top is solid mahogany.
If it were stood on its end, it would be the same height as the columns on the south side of the Rotunda. Board Room Chairs 18 Walnut legs, cushion seats, leather, upholstered backs and seats Lyre Back Chairs Set of six, four side, two arm, scroll top rail, Lyre Back, Sabere legs, Mahogany, Empire Style. French Clock French Ormolu clock with enamel dial. Egyptian appearance to design. Clock is signed Hemou and Ledurer.