• Philadelphia Townhouse Great care was taken by the Client to conserve and restore the architectural features of this landmark 1865 Greek Revival townhouse on Rittenhouse Square.

    Great care was taken by the Client to conserve and restore the architectural features of this landmark 1865 Greek Revival townhouse on Rittenhouse Square.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse The entry hall is emblematic of the decorative approach to follow in the rest of the house. Gates by sculptor Albert Paley, a Swedish Neoclassical table, a Danish mirror, and a painted lantern combine to form their own dynamic.

    The entry hall is emblematic of the decorative approach to follow in the rest of the house. Gates by sculptor Albert Paley, a Swedish Neoclassical table, a Danish mirror, and a painted lantern combine to form their own dynamic.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse The drawing room features a Chippendale sofa whose curving silhouette contrasts with the more linear contemporary upholstered pieces. The painting above the mantel, The Odalisque (1845) was painted by Rembrandt Peale.

    The drawing room features a Chippendale sofa whose curving silhouette contrasts with the more linear contemporary upholstered pieces. The painting above the mantel, The Odalisque (1845) was painted by Rembrandt Peale.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse A lacquered Parsons table of sentimental value to the owner becomes the focus of the dining room. The table was lacquered blue, making it an even more unexpected choice for pairing with a set of Portuguese Rococo chairs.

    A lacquered Parsons table of sentimental value to the owner becomes the focus of the dining room. The table was lacquered blue, making it an even more unexpected choice for pairing with a set of Portuguese Rococo chairs.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse This view of the dining room highlights one of a pair of late 18th century Neoclassical Italian marquetry commodes that flank the fireplace.

    This view of the dining room highlights one of a pair of late 18th century Neoclassical Italian marquetry commodes that flank the fireplace.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse In the library, a Chesterfield sofa and wing back chair sit before an 18th century English mantel added to the house around 1900.

    In the library, a Chesterfield sofa and wing back chair sit before an 18th century English mantel added to the house around 1900.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse The original pine floors of the central hall were painted an aqueous shade of blue green. The long case Rococo clock is Dutch.

    The original pine floors of the central hall were painted an aqueous shade of blue green. The long case Rococo clock is Dutch.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse The solarium's Texas shellstone walls and the plaque above the fountain have a local provenance. They were removed from a nearby landmark,The Chestnut Street Theatre, demolished around the time the Solarium was built in 1931. A new geometric stone floor was installed to unify the room.

    The solarium's Texas shellstone walls and the plaque above the fountain have a local provenance. They were removed from a nearby landmark,The Chestnut Street Theatre, demolished around the time the Solarium was built in 1931. A new geometric stone floor was installed to unify the room.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse A custom made striped runner rises the full 4 story height of the main staircase. The Gothic chairs were modernized with a bright red painted finish.

    A custom made striped runner rises the full 4 story height of the main staircase. The Gothic chairs were modernized with a bright red painted finish.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse The guest bedroom features a lively custom colored wallpaper from Adelphi Paper Hanging called "Ada Harris". The early American pattern is a traditional design that feels modern in this context.

    The guest bedroom features a lively custom colored wallpaper from Adelphi Paper Hanging called "Ada Harris". The early American pattern is a traditional design that feels modern in this context.

  • Philadelphia Townhouse Another guest bedroom juxtaposes a steel canopy bed with an English Regency girandole mirror, William and Mary chest and a dark painted mantel with Dutch tile surround.

    Another guest bedroom juxtaposes a steel canopy bed with an English Regency girandole mirror, William and Mary chest and a dark painted mantel with Dutch tile surround.