Like many antique furnishings, the exact provenance of the original Windsor chair has been lost to history. But the ...

“Dining rooms were the hub of social life in the 18th century, so right from the start, it was more elaborately decorated than any other room in the house,” it says.

Venture two hours outside of Paris and you’ll find this 18th century chateau designed ... from a breathtaking drawing room to a formal dining room and an orangery commanding sweeping views ...