Posted on 09/25/2018 12:44:44 PM PDT by simpson96
Washington, DC - Mrs. Trump is pleased to unveil the recently restored Bellangé suite, a collection of furniture made for the White House in 1817 by Pierre-Antoine Bellangé. In 2005, in response to the deteriorating condition of the historic Blue Room furniture, the White House curatorial staff began to study how to restore the suite to its original appearance. Plans were submitted to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, which approved the restoration project. For over 10 years, a dedicated team of curators has been working with experts to complete the restoration.
“It is my honor to announce the completion of the first phase of this important and historic project,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “Thank you to the many experts, curators, and White House staff who helped repair the beautiful Bellangé suite. I look forward to placing the restored pieces back in the Blue Room so people on the public tour of the White House will be able to enjoy them.”
The White House worked to restore the beautiful set using the latest scientific and historical research. In consultation with experts on early 19th century French upholstery and gilding, new upholstery fabrics were selected based on receipts dating from 1817, which detailed the suite’s original patterns and trims. The gilding of the furniture was done based on evidence of its original appearance from microscopic samples taken from the original 1817 furniture.
The First Lady plans to reinstate the Bellangé suite in the Blue Room in the fall of 2018.
The Parisian-made Bellangé suite was purchased by President Monroe in 1817 for use in the most important formal parlor in the White House now known as the Blue Room.
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AD did a HUGE spread in their magazine of the 0bama’s private quarters. They filled every wall with garish modern art and put up all sorts of modern ceiling fixtures, etc.
Wonder if AD will do a spread on Melania’s classy touches to the White House?
*SNORT*
Oh, my bad! They’ve already done a HIT PIECE comparing Melania’s taste to that of the Kardashian’s. *SPIT*
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/will-melania-trumps-glam-room-rival-the-kardashians
Ditto that!
It’s magnificent. We the People get back a sense of our history in our House.
The French and English no doubt flount the beauty of their furniture and architecture. Nice to we can bring national and international guests to these rooms to entertain.
It’s money well spent, and thank you simpson for showing it to us :- )
“Really beautiful, Melania.”
and
“Really beautiful Melania.”
True......
Just beautiful. A very striking blue color. Nice.
Okay, what is with that carpet?
Not crazy about the brown rug with the squiggles. Furnishings gorgeous.
I’m not really that keen on upholstery patterns being repeated on the walls and carpet.
I’ve never heard of a “glam room,” but I’m sure the people at AD need to stay on the good side of all the idiot celebs so they can gain access.
Tastefully, and elegantly done.
I live on 160 acres in the middle of The Heartland in a house built in 1900.
Even *I* have a,’Glam Room.’ It’s my BATHROOM that gets natural sunlight for most of the day. Trust me, you can see EVERY flaw in my face, LOL!
However, I thank Heaven Above for INDOOR PLUMBING every DAY of my LIFE! ;)
I’ll never understand Hollywood or Glamor or even the way that ‘The Trumps’ live...but THANK GAWD they love America as much as I do!
Best. Election. Ever. EVER! Best. FLOTUS. Ever. EVER! MAGA!
Yes, Melania works hard as FLOTUS and definitely deserves a Glam Room!
Totally agree.
INDOOR PLUMBING has to be the greatest modern convenience.
I never take it for granted.
Exactly my thoughts - the Left tries to destroy our History and the beautiful Mrs. Trump honors it.
So did they play darts while waiting on dinner?
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