Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain resigned his new job at Bank of America, maybe because it was discovered that that he’d spent $1.22 million to redecorate his office after taking over at the investment firm last year.

Versailles Lynch?

 Though he did turn down a $10 million dollar bonus.

Thain hired Michael Smith, the decorator chosen by the Obamas to update the White House–don’t expect the First Family to go so over the top!–and it seems the exec has some pretty ritzy taste. Here’s some of the items he just desperately had to have for his Merril Lynch digs.

– Commode on Legs: $35,115
– Parchment Waste Can: $1,405
– 4 Pairs of Curtains: $28,091
– Area Rug: $87,784
– Mahogany Pedestal Table: $25,713
– 19th Century Credenza: $68,179
– Pendant Light Furniture: $19,751
– Pair of Guest Chairs: $87,784
– George IV Chair: $18,468
– 6 Wall Sconces: $2,741
– Roman Shade Fabric: $10,967
– Roman Shades: $7,315
– Coffee Table: $5,852