In a compelling juxtaposition, Richard Kirshenbaum’s 1961 Cadillac is parked outside his Sagaponack home, a converted 1857 Quaker meetinghouse.
Decorator Andrew Taiani designed the coffee tables and ottoman in the double-height living room; the ottoman fabric is from Carleton V. The 1930s chandelier is an original design by Dorothy Draper, and the rug is from Stark.
A spiral staircase leads to the former choir balcony, which Kirshenbaum now uses as an office.
French doors in the dining room are part of an expanded open kitchen/dining area.
A vintage console and gueridon table add curvaceous character to the seductive master suite.
The family room includes white vinyl sofas from Kravet and a striped rug from Starr Carpets; the Greek key pillow fabric is from Duralee.
The sunroom looks over the pool, and features vintage Calcutta furniture from Brown Jordan.
The back of the house overlooks the landscape.
This article appears in the August-1 2013 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).