Before it became the drawing room, the withdrawing room was a place for women to retreat from the formality of the dinner table into a smaller world of their own. It was a place where they could leave the performance of the evening behind and, for a little while, belong only to themselves.
For designer Jen Stevens of Fonde Interiors, that idea became deeply personal. The room began with her great aunt Dottie, a fiercely independent Anglophile with a love of literature, antiques, travel, and a life lived very much on her own terms.
Dottie is the muse, but the room reaches beyond any one woman. The Withdrawing Room is a love letter to generations of adventurous women and to the worlds they kept for themselves, filled with beauty, curiosity, desire, and parts of themselves reserved only for those invited in.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WITHDRAWING ROOM
The Withdrawing Room was brought to life through the generosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration of an extraordinary group of people.
Our deepest gratitude to Preston and the entire Axiom team, whose extraordinary dedication, craftsmanship, and generosity made The Withdrawing Room possible.
Their partnership went far beyond construction, helping realize the most ambitious elements of our vision with care and ingenuity.
Beyond the architectural realization of the room, its character was shaped by the artistry, materials, and generosity of an exceptional group of makers, artisans, and industry partners. We are deeply grateful for their contributions.
