Old-World Style in a Farmhouse(4)

Todd Richesin designed the velvet-covered niche to add scale.

Sources:
Wall fabric ("Florentine"/Tomato #F3117-01, by Colefax and Fowler): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900. Trim ("Marzio Loop Gimp"/Spice #7): Stout Textiles & Trimmings, 800/523-2592, estout.com.
Sideboard (carved oak); barley twist armchair: Bobby Todd Antiques, 423/337-3837.
Armchair fabric ("Nabab" #10071-98): Nobilis, 800/464-6670, nobilis.fr.
Pastel painting; sculpture; rug: owner's collection.