Oval Office Decorations 7z -

: Designed by architect Nathan C. Wyeth in 1909 and relocated to its current southeast corner position by Eric Gugler in 1934 .

: Currently a cross-parquet pattern of quarter-sawn oak and walnut, a 1933 design first implemented by Ronald Reagan in 1982. Iconic Furnishings and Decor Oval Office Decorations 7z

: A plaster medallion featuring the Presidential Seal, installed during the Roosevelt administration. : Designed by architect Nathan C

: Often the centerpiece, custom rugs frequently feature the Presidential Seal. Harry Truman was the first to install a rug with this emblem in 1947. traditionally topped with potted Swedish ivy.

While the decor changes, several architectural elements remain constant:

: A Neoclassical white marble mantel salvaged from the original 1909 office, traditionally topped with potted Swedish ivy.