sculpture by Xavier Veilhan, a modernist vertical human
figure, half black and half white. A stretched textile ceiling,
illuminated from behind, gives an impression of skylight.
The arrangement of this intimate space just off the
expansive drawing room is a reminder of the emotionally
and visually appealing juxtaposition of the monumental
and the intimate, also represented in countless works of
art and furniture. Various dining areas and their contents
symbolize this diversity.
The corner dining area of a master bedroom seems perfect
for mint tea and honeyed pistachio pastries or croissants
and caf�� au lait. The Japanese dining room, with floor
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