: A Neoclassical white marble mantel salvaged from the original 1909 office, traditionally topped with potted Swedish ivy.
: Often the centerpiece, custom rugs frequently feature the Presidential Seal. Harry Truman was the first to install a rug with this emblem in 1947. Oval Office Decorations 7z
: Presidents select meaningful pieces; for instance, many have displayed Frederic Remington’s The Bronco Buster or busts of admired figures like Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King Jr.. Notable Historical Eras Oval Office Decor Over the Years : A Neoclassical white marble mantel salvaged from
: 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 : Presidents select meaningful pieces; for instance, many
: The most famous desk, built from the timbers of the HMS Resolute. It has been used by eight presidents in this room since it was first moved there by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.
: A Federal longcase clock made in Boston (c. 1795–1805) has stood by the northeast door since 1975.