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Divine Inspiration: The Cipango Club in Dallas influenced Showers' showstopping lounge. Her own Italian bar, reminiscent of Harry's Bar in Venice, proved to be the foundational piece. Name-Dropping: De Gournay wallpaper. Casci Ornamental Plaster molding and trim. Jan Showers chairs covered in Fortuny fabric from David Sutherland. Pair of banquettes in Kravet velvet. Chandelier, floor lamps, and gold feather sconces Jan Showers Collection. Sconces and console lamps Culp Associates. Designer's antique Italianate bar. The Shade Store window coverings, and valance in Fabricut fabric. Banquettes, mirrored pedestals, and console table Jan Showers & Associates. Small sofa tables Nick Brock Antiques. Cigarette tables Salgado Saucier through Culp Associates. THE CIPANGO ROOM JAN SHOWERS JAN SHOWERS & ASSOCIATES "I wanted it to be a VIP room. I was inspired by a club in London at The Beaumont Hotel and added opposing mirrors like the French do, so you can always see who's sitting opposite you." — Jan Showers STEPHEN KARLISCH 87