I think the 'current' design of the parliamentary chamber is from the '20s - the austerity is probably accidental and a sign of it's age more than anything else

I think the 'current' design of the parliamentary chamber is from the '20s - the austerity is probably accidental and a sign of it's age more than anything else. Some (English) history of the parliamentary building is here, should you be interested: http://www.riigikogu.ee/index.php?id=37659 http://www.riigikogu.ee/index.php?id=37659