Penguin Random House
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
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A captivating journey through twelve of the world’s most iconic dining rooms, The Dining Room follows bestselling author and architectural writer John Ota as he travels across centuries and continents in search of the ultimate space for gathering. From a Japanese samurai house to Jackie Kennedy’s reimagined White House, Ota explores how architecture, design, and the rituals of dining shape the way we live.
Along the way, you’ll visit Claude Monet’s sunny Giverny dining room, Highclere Castle’s grand table (yes, Downton Abbey), Frida Kahlo’s vibrant Casa Azul, Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home, and more. Each chapter blends vivid history, thoughtful design insight, charming illustrations, and even an era‑specific recipe to bring each room to life.
A joyful celebration of culture, storytelling, and the art of gathering, this book is perfect for design lovers, history fans, and anyone who believes the dining table is the heart of the home.
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