What was once the formal living room is now a cozy reading room, but the original fireplace and period details remain. Bender selected furnishings with color to enliven the space, including a Burton James Chelsea sofa and a Romi chair upholstered in a Manuel Canovas fabric from Egg & Dart arranged around a brass cocktail table from Hickory Chair. The handwoven flat-weave rug is by Artisan Rugs.