This photograph of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy posing for a portrait in the recently completed Yellow Oval Room was taken by Cecil Stoughton on March 28, 1963. In the background can be seen the Kennedy’s French interior designer Stéphane Boudin’s window treatment and a pedestal candelabra. The Yellow Oval Room has served as a family library, study, and sitting room. Under the direction of Mrs. Kennedy, it was made into a formal drawing room for the first family. The room is also where the president greets guests of honor before State Dinners. The room's color scheme echoes the yellow damask furnishings and curtains selected by First Lady Dolley Madison.

This photograph of a James Monroe-era French bronze candelabrum and mantel was taken by Bruce White in the East Room. The candelabrum was made by Pierre- Philippe Thomire in 1817. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and holiday decorations, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This photograph of a light standard in the East Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 2, 2019 during a press preview of the White House holiday decor. The decorations in the East Room honored bravery, perseverance, and the American flag. The holiday theme for 2019 was “The Spirit of America”, which recognized the United States' rich history and traditions. Designed by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations paid tribute to the individuals who have shaped the country and kept the American spirit alive, drawing inspiration from the hard working people and families Mrs. Trump met on her travels as first lady.

This is one of a pair of circa 1830-1837 gilded bronze torchères in the White House Collection. They were placed with the Blue Room mantel in the mid-19th century and may have been a gift to President Andrew Jackson by a political supporter. Bates Littlehales photographed the torchere in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This is one of a pair of circa 1830-1837 gilded bronze torchères in the White House Collection. They were placed with the Blue Room mantel in the mid-19th century and may have been a gift to President Andrew Jackson by a political supporter. Bates Littlehales photographed the torchere in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This is one of a pair of circa 1830-1837 gilded bronze torchères in the White House Collection. They were placed with the Blue Room mantel in the mid-19th century and may have been a gift to President Andrew Jackson by a political supporter. Bates Littlehales photographed the torchere in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This is one of a pair of circa 1830-1837 gilded bronze torchères in the White House Collection. They were placed with the Blue Room mantel in the mid-19th century and may have been a gift to President Andrew Jackson by a political supporter. Bates Littlehales photographed the torchere in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded metal and glass light standard was modeled after a French Empire candelabrum with Egyptian motifs on the base. Several were made for the East Room in 1902 where they remain.

This is a French candlestick with lotus-decorated columns and is one of a gilded bronze pair that stood on the mantel in the Blue Room. The candlesticks were originally purchased by James Monroe to be placed on the Blue Room mantelpiece. They were returned to the White House in 1931.

This silver candlestick, by Roch-Louis Dany of France, is part of a pair used by President James Monroe while he was the American minister to France. The pair was later sold to President James Madison.

This is one of a pair of gilded brass candelabra that First Lady Lucy Hayes chose from Tiffany and Company for the State Dining Room in 1880. The candelabrum historically remain in the State Dining Room.

This set of chased silver candelabra was made by renowned silversmith Paul Storr of London circa 1810. When the branches are removed, they can be used as single candlesticks. This set was owned by the Duke of Hamilton, possibly Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton.

These gilded bronze candelabra were purchased by President Monroe’s French agents during his presidency. The two surviving pairs each feature classically draped women. The candelabrum on the left is one of the more expensive pair ordered for Monroe's Oval Room (now known as the Blue Room) and is decorated with military trophies in relief at the base. Though they are not marked, they resemble possible examples by Pierre-Phillipe Thomire of Thomire & Co. The candelabrum on the right is one of a pair ordered for what is now called the Red Room.

This chased silver candelabrum was manufactured by renowned silversmith Paul Storr of London circa 1810. Storr made many candelabra of this form that can be used as single candlesticks when the branches are removed. The candelabrum was a gift of Mrs. Dorothea S. Wiman in 1964.

This photograph was taken in the East Room of the White House in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The photograph captures one of the marble mantels and a reflection of the grand decor in the East Room. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and other events, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This photograph was taken in the East Room of the White House in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The photograph captures one of the marble mantels and a reflection of the grand decor in the East Room. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and other events, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This photograph was taken in the East Room of the White House in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The photograph captures one of the marble mantels and a reflection of the grand decor in the East Room. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and other events, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This photograph was taken in the East Room of the White House in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The photograph captures one of the marble mantels and a reflection of the grand decor in the East Room, including a gilded bronze candelabrum from the James Monroe administration attributed to Pierre-Phillipe Thomire. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and other events, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This photograph was taken in the East Room of the White House in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The photograph captures one of the marble mantels and a reflection of the grand decor in the East Room, including a gilded bronze candelabrum from the James Monroe administration attributed to Pierre-Phillipe Thomire. The East Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room is the largest room in the White House and is often used as a ceremonial space. The room is painted white and has 18th-century French and English-inspired ornate walls and ceiling. To make way for temporary furniture for ceremonies and other events, the East Room is usually sparsely furnished.

This candelabrum is one of a pair that was acquired during the Rutherford B. Hayes administration in the late-19th century. First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes personally selected the candelabra from Tiffany and Company for the State Dining Room in 1880, where they historically remain. Bates Littlehales photographed this candelabrum in 1962.

This candelabrum is one of a pair that was acquired during the Rutherford B. Hayes administration in the late-19th century. First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes personally selected the candelabra from Tiffany and Company for the State Dining Room in 1880, where they historically remain. Bates Littlehales photographed this candelabrum in 1962.

This photograph of the State Dining Room was taken by Abbie Rowe of the National Park Service in 1952, after the completion of the four-year Truman renovation. On display is a 17th century English trumeau, or pier glass, that was a gift from King George VI of Great Britain to celebrate the finished renovation. The trumeau was installed prominently on the north wall of the room along with a pair of bronze gilded and blue spar candelabra by Matthew Boulton, a metalsmith from Birmingham.

This image shows the intricate detail of a gilded bronze and mirrored plateau or centerpiece made by the Parisian firm Denière et Matelin circa 1817, during James Monroe's presidency. Charles Percier, Napoleon's architect, may have designed the 14-foot long plateau, which features neoclassical motifs such as fruit, vines, and figures of Bacchus and Bacchantes. This photo shows details of the candle holders, which are sculpted female figures.

This gilded bronze and mirrored plateau or centerpiece was made by the Parisian firm Denière et Matelin circa 1817, during James Monroe's presidency. Elements of the plateau may have been based on designs by the famed French architects Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, who completed many commissions for Napoleon. Visitors marveled over the elegant piece, shown here in the White House State Dining Room.

This pair of 1789 silver neoclassical candlesticks, by Roch-Louis Dany of France, was used by President James Monroe while he was the American minister to France. The pair was later sold to President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison in 1803 and were used in the Madisons’ Virginia home, Montpelier. These pieces reflect the taste of early presidents for French objects.