The dining room doubles as a cabinet of curiosities including a trove of taxidermy passed down from Brian’s great uncle. The paneled walls are painted slate blue with silk paper. The black lacquered, gilt and cordovan dining bureau was inspired by a Maison Jansen piece, the side chairs are Kaare Klint, and the 1920s chandelier is from a college dining hall. The herringbone floors are hand-scraped and fumed white oak.