Joan Didion's '70s Malibu dining room is a stunning slice of the Mediterranean – the terracotta tiles, wicker chairs, and wooden table are transcendent

Joan didion in front of bookshelves.

Let's take a trip to Malibu in 1972. Walking through Joan Didion's home, you will see a treasure trove of Spanish-style interiors that are just as in fashion today as they were back then.

Archival images of the writer's dining room show a masterpiece of warm neutrals. It features a Federal-era drop leaf dining room table, inherited from her husband's great-grandmother, surrounded by black and wicker Hitchcock chairs. A timeless peacock wicker chair brings height to the end of the table.