New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-17
VANDERBILTS NEW HOUSE.
THE INTERIOR DECORATIONS.
ELEGANCE OF FINISH AND BEAUTY OF DEsiG'

| DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MAIN hVOniS'
The new house of w. H. Vanderbilt Mt
Fiftbave. and Ffy-rstst has been completed ana Is
occupied by the family. Friends will DO formally
received there this afternoon when the first OF series
| Of receptions will he held by Mira. Vanderbilt
As the house possesses unusual attractions description
of its most striking features will be Of interest AS has
been known the entire designing both as to the exterior
appearance and the finish Of the interior was nrusted
20 c. Herter of the firm Of erter Bros. Mr. Shook was
Mr. vanderbits architect in charge, who superintendent
the practical execution and IN that capacity contributed
materially to tho accomplishment OF the undertaking
One OF the striking points in connection with the
work has the rapidly of its executions what would
IL is said in any European country have taken from five
to ten to accomplish has been done here In te
| more than two years.
| The house is entered by the large vestibule which
| gives admission both TO Mr. Yanderbts own dwelling
and TO those of his two daughters The ceiling OF this
vestibue is of bronze and stained glass; filed in with
mosaic made by FacchIna, of Venice. after designs
drawn in this city, The walls of light African mar
bic surmounted by frieze containing figures In mosaic
There fixed marble seats and the floor OF marble
and mosaic The doors leading Mr. yanderbilts house
reduced copies of Ghiberts famous gates In
Florence, and exhibited in the Paris Exposition of
1878 by Barbedieune. Passing through these finds
himself in the private vestibule, furnished with
high wainscoting OF marble and with
three bronze doors, the the right
leading to small dressing that the left to Mr..
Nanderblts private receptionro0m, and the third TO
the main hall This hall extends the full height Of
the house. and is surrounded on the upper storys by
galleries leading the different private living rooms.
high wainscotng Of English oak surrounds it, Square
columns of African marble of dark red color, with
bronze capitals support the gallery and facing the on
trance Is a large and beautiful open fireplace with
massive sculptured marble chimney -piece
THE DRAwING-RoOd
Carved oaken flank the door the eastern side.
which leads 10 the drawngrOOm The paintings for
the ceiling OF the drawing room, by Gasud. of Paris
their to this country the present ceingOf
blue and gold being merely temporary. The woodwork
is mass of sculpture, gilded aud glazed with
tints. The walls hung with pale red velvet EN-
brOdered with designs OF foliage the flowers and butter
flies scattered through it being enriched with cut
crystals suggesting dewdr0ps and precious stones, The
carpet of a similar tone, which manufactured in
Europe from special designs made In NewYork, unes
with the walls in giving wealth OF color and richness
OF enect. me lights are rranged IL elght vases OF
stained and ieweed glass disposed a the and at
he angles OF me large east window ana ahklng the en-
trance doors Some OF these stand columns Of
corners are backed by mirrors and stand black vel
YET Dases-an arrangement which Is designed to
heighten the general effect OF briancy, and the
time to Gyest the room Of any possible appeaLanGe OF
the drawing room with the library.
In the library the most striking feature Is the naid
brass mahogany and rosewood In beautiful
design OF antique Greek pattern. This work
Work stands in this room, and tho genera, iurni-
tue l. all designed to correspond I'm style The
ceiling is reted and has rich gtwork and small square
mirrors. over the doorway TO the west OF the
library hang heavy rich curtains, which separate it
from Mr. VandeIbits private receptionrOom, which is
fitted with high mahogany wainscoting with seats and
bookcases OF the same material and amassve mahogany
ceiling The walls and ceiling spaces are covered with
stamped leather.
THE JAPANESE PARLoR.
To the south of the drawing-roam is q paror. 1t Is
modelled and furnished entirely in q free japanese
fashion. The ceiling is OF bamboo with the raers left
exposed rich low toned tapestry is covered in places
with velvet panels. Around the room q
low cabinet Of japanese pattern ito all APP
pearance Of Japanese lacquer. although It
made here which contains innumerabe shelves,
oupbOards and closets. The whole is the work of
in New-York, under the direction Of Herter Bros.
A large open fireplace and a covered with uncut
velvet manufactured in Japan add to the attractions of
BY The door leading from the west Of this ROOM which
Is also successful as halsh resembling the Maco or
IN the style OF the Italian Renaissance and entirely dis
tnct in character Of treatment from the other rooms
consists of arrangement of glassfa sup
ported by rich consoles that rest upon beautiful
brown golden hue of great beauty and, after gen
era impression of the room is received closer exam
nation reveals delicate carving, I'm different degrees OF
relief almost all surfaces Of the component parts
long panels carved in reies OF fruits and foliage, mod
eled and decorated in various tints Of
tue SDD' wainscot and the ceiling at either end
of the and the large centre panel on the ceiling
senting hunting scenes The furniture ia from special
designs AND the coverings oil the CHAIRS are unusually
rich and handsome
At the west end of the hall IL the entrance the pic
ture gallery, which il also provided with separate
trance from Fifty-frst-st
The aquarele opens this from above by
of balcony the north wall. balcony for music
the east with the gallery OF the main hail. and
on the sOuth similar connects with the conserve
tory
The main staircase leads from the north OF the main
hall and lighted by nine glass windows by John La |
noticeable for the arrangement Of color and
especially for the management OF greens and blues
Most of the MARBLE particularly that from Africa, has
beenNspecally imported, but the working and finishing
have been done in this country.