“The Salon of a luxurious French suite…”

“The Salon of a luxurious French suite…”

Black and white photograph depicting the salon of a French Suite from the 1935 publication "The Waldorf-Astoria" by Richard Averill Smith.

"one to four bedrooms, as desired.. large black and white marble baths.. a boudoir-dressing room.. on the corner of either 49th or 50th Streets and Park Avenue."

French suites feature French fixtures, antiques and furniture and their design is based upon Louis XV and Louis XVI interiors. Most were designed by L. Alavoine & Co. and Jacques Bodart, Inc. Antique French mantels were purchased under the supervision of M. Francois Boucher, of Carnavalet Musee.

Smith, Richard Averill

The Waldorf-Astoria

1935

Histories & Publications

Smith, R.A. (1935). The Waldorf-Astoria. New York: The Waldorf-Astoria.

Lent, H.B. (1934). The Waldorf –Astoria: A Brief chronicle of a unique institution now entering its fifth decade. New York: private printing for the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria Corporation.

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Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present

1931 - 1939

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