The Oakwood mansion in Newport, R.I.

The most stunning room in the house is the dining room, shown here, where the walls are lined with 56 hand-painted Chinese panels that were installed in the early 20th century.
The most stunning room in the house is the dining room, shown here, where the walls are lined with 56 hand-painted Chinese panels that were installed in the early 20th century.
(Tom Herde / Globe Staff Photo)