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An Exclusive Look Inside Barack and Michelle Obama’s Private Offices

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By Michael Smith Verified, Michaël Smith, Margaret E. Russell
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6 min read Above: The seminar room of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, designed by Michael S. Smith, with architecture by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. A site-specific painting by Lorna Simpson is above the mantel. Sofas and armchairs by Anees; custom daybeds by Luteca; rug by Elson & Company with artist McArthur Binion. I have a crystal-clear recollection of how all this began.
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An Exclusive Look Inside Barack and Michelle Obama’s Private Offices

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By Michael Smith Verified, Michaël Smith, Margaret E. Russell
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Above: The seminar room of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, designed by Michael S. Smith, with architecture by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. A site-specific painting by Lorna Simpson is above the mantel. Sofas and armchairs by Anees; custom daybeds by Luteca; rug by Elson & Company with artist McArthur Binion. I have a crystal-clear recollection of how all this began.
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An Exclusive Look Inside Barack and Michelle Obama’s Private Offices

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By Michael Smith Verified, Michaël Smith, Margaret E. Russell
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Michael S. Smith, Styled by Margaret Russell Thu, October 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT 12 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Inside Barack and Michelle Obama's Private Offices Above: The seminar room of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, designed by Michael S. Smith, with architecture by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. A site-specific painting by Lorna Simpson is above the mantel.
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