This gilded beechwood armchair is part of the 53-piece suite of Pierre-Antoine Bellange furniture that future president James Monroe purchased while serving as United States minister to France and later brought with him to the White House. Many pieces remain in the White House Collection. This particular chair is upholstered in fabric inspired by the chair's original crimson upholstery.

This gilded beechwood armchair is part of the 53-piece suite of Pierre-Antoine Bellange furniture that future president James Monroe purchased while serving as United States minister to France and later brought with him to the White House. Many pieces remain in the White House Collection. This particular chair is upholstered in fabric inspired by the chair's original crimson upholstery.

This gilded beechwood armchair is part of the 53-piece suite of Pierre-Antoine Bellange furniture that future president James Monroe purchased while serving as United States minister to France and later brought with him to the White House. Many pieces remain in the White House Collection. This particular chair is upholstered in fabric inspired by the chair's original crimson upholstery.

This gilded beechwood armchair is part of the 53-piece suite of Pierre-Antoine Bellange furniture that future president James Monroe purchased while serving as United States minister to France and later brought with him to the White House. Many pieces remain in the White House Collection. This particular chair is upholstered in fabric inspired by the chair's original crimson upholstery.

This armchair is attributed to leading Philadelphia cabinetmaker Henry Connelly. Connelly specialized in the Sheraton design exemplified by the chair's "racquet" back splat. This chair was used in the Green Room during the John F. Kennedy administration. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in March 1962.

This armchair is attributed to leading Philadelphia cabinetmaker Henry Connelly. Connelly specialized in the Sheraton design exemplified by the chair's "racquet" back splat. This chair was used in the Green Room during the John F. Kennedy administration. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in March 1962.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This photograph of the decor details in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The State Dining Room is located on the State Floor of the White House. The room is often the setting for State or Official Dinners and is the second largest room in the White House. In 2015, refurbishment of the room, a three year project overseen by First Lady Michelle Obama, was completed. Among the improvements made to the room were 34 mahogany chairs, including the one seen here, inspired by chairs purchased by President James Monroe for the East Room in 1818; peacock blue and ecru striped silk window treatments; and a custom, woven rug with a motif of wreaths and maple leaves inspired by the plasterwork on the room's ceiling.

This photograph of the decor details in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The State Dining Room is located on the State Floor of the White House. The room is often the setting for State or Official Dinners and is the second largest room in the White House. In 2015, refurbishment of the room, a three year project overseen by First Lady Michelle Obama, was completed. Among the improvements made to the room were 34 mahogany chairs, including the one seen here, inspired by chairs purchased by President James Monroe for the East Room in 1818; peacock blue and ecru striped silk window treatments; and a custom, woven rug with a motif of wreaths and maple leaves inspired by the plasterwork on the room's ceiling.

This photograph of the decor details in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The State Dining Room is located on the State Floor of the White House. The room is often the setting for State or Official Dinners and is the second largest room in the White House. In 2015, refurbishment of the room, a three year project overseen by First Lady Michelle Obama, was completed. Among the improvements made to the room were 34 mahogany chairs, including the one seen here, inspired by chairs purchased by President James Monroe for the East Room in 1818; peacock blue and ecru striped silk window treatments; and a custom, woven rug with a motif of wreaths and maple leaves inspired by the plasterwork on the room's ceiling.

This photograph of the decor details in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The State Dining Room is located on the State Floor of the White House. The room is often the setting for State or Official Dinners and is the second largest room in the White House. In 2015, refurbishment of the room, a three year project overseen by First Lady Michelle Obama, was completed. Among the improvements made to the room were 34 mahogany chairs, including the one seen here, inspired by chairs purchased by President James Monroe for the East Room in 1818; peacock blue and ecru striped silk window treatments; and a custom, woven rug with a motif of wreaths and maple leaves inspired by the plasterwork on the room's ceiling.

This shield-back armchair is one of a pair in the White House Collection decorated with an urn and festoon carving. The chairs are likely of New York origin. During the John F. Kennedy administration, the pair was placed in the Green Room. This chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This slipper chair from the White House Collection is upholstered in green and gold antique Morris velvet. The chair is one of two that were believed to have been sold following President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and later returned to the White House in the mid 20th century. The chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This slipper chair from the White House Collection is upholstered in green and gold antique Morris velvet. The chair is one of two that were believed to have been sold following President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and later returned to the White House in the mid 20th century. The chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This slipper chair from the White House Collection is upholstered in green and gold antique Morris velvet. The chair is one of two that were believed to have been sold following President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and later returned to the White House in the mid 20th century. The chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This shield-back armchair is one of a pair in the White House Collection decorated with an urn and festoon carving. The chairs are likely of New York origin. During the John F. Kennedy administration, the pair was placed in the Green Room. This chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This shield-back armchair is one of a pair in the White House Collection decorated with an urn and festoon carving. The chairs are likely of New York origin. During the John F. Kennedy administration, the pair was placed in the Green Room. This chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This shield-back armchair is one of a pair in the White House Collection decorated with an urn and festoon carving. The chairs are likely of New York origin. During the John F. Kennedy administration, the pair was placed in the Green Room. This chair was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales.

This armchair is attributed to cabinetmaker Henry Connelly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The armchair features long, fluted legs, curved arms, and a racquet-style back based on a Sheraton design. The white upholstery is as it was seen in 1962 and the John F. Kennedy administration, when the chair resided in the Green Room.

This shield-back classical armchair with a carving of plume and festoon on the splat is believed to have originated from New York. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This shield-back classical armchair with a carving of plume and festoon on the splat is believed to have originated from New York. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This shield-back classical chair with a carving of plume and festoon on the splat is believed to have originated from New York. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This shield-back classical chair with a carving of plume and festoon on the splat is believed to have originated from New York. Bates Littlehales photographed the chair in 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.