I thot the furniture was quite interesting. From the Biltmore site: This room was recently renovated. “Located between Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt’s Bedrooms, the Oak Sitting Room is part of the family apartment in Biltmore House that served as a private sitting room for George and Edith Vanderbilt,” said Lori Garst, Associate Curator.

During the Vanderbilt era, head housekeeper Emily King met with the Vanderbilts daily in this room to plan the day’s activities and meals.

According to Lori, the Oak Sitting Room served as one of the few private areas where the family might take time away from the responsibilities of hosting a house party or interacting with their guests.

“Access was, essentially, by invitation only and primarily reserved for family members and the Vanderbilts’ closest guests,” Lori said.

https://www.biltmore.com/blog/restoring ... ore-house/