Nieuw Amsterdam : Smoking Room. 1938.

SMOKING ROOM: Outstanding features of the Smoking Room, which Frits A. Eschauzier designed, are the ingenious manner in which the light and airy raised side verandahs relieve the dark panel work of the room proper. These “sun wings� are a gallant concession to feminine infiltration into what once as an inviolable male stronghold. (1938) The solid, masculine comfort of an exclusive club best characterizes the Smoking Room on the Promenade Deck. Back of the paneled walnut center wall is surprisingly modern small bar, with two adjoining alcoves where parties can gather and increase as more shipboard companions wander in for a cocktail, whiskey and sour, or a glass of smooth Dutch beer The main room is tremendous, sixty feet wide and fifty two feet deep, and spreads even wider into two sunny verandahs overlooking the sea. Can you imagine any more soothing retreat for thinking things over, making plans, discussing shore excursions or cementing friendships? You will spend many happy hours here in this friendly room. Walls are paneled from floor to ceiling in dark walnut, divided into large squares by thin strips of brass. The window drapes are olive green. The carpet is tan. The fireplace is of cast iron. Circular tables may be raised and lowered at will, and square tops fitted if desired. The walnut club chairs are upholstered in leather, and the settees in terra-cotta.