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Schumacher Side Chairs

Schumacher is an esteemed American textile company known for its fine pillows, wallpaper and carpets. The family-owned business is still managed by its founder’s descendants. While committed to its history and traditions, the brand has evolved to maintain its vaulted status for more than 130 years.

Schumacher was established in 1889 in New York by Frederic Schumacher, who was born in France and moved to America that same year. By 1898, the Gilded Age elite were patrons of the company’s exquisite imported European fabrics. Schumacher became one of the first to produce luxury textiles in America and its fabrics began appearing in upscale properties like the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.

Schumacher grew in prestige in the early 20th century due to its partnerships with top designers such as Josef Frank and Dorothy Draper. Its textiles graced the White House and captured the attention of leading decorators, including Edith Wharton and Elsie de Wolfe.

In the 1920s, Schumacher was a favorite at Mar-a-Lago estates and Newport’s ritzy summer cottages. In the 1930s, French fashion designer Paul Poiret helped usher in the company’s Art Deco era. Schumacher textiles could be found on the sets of Hollywood films, most notably the Hydrangea Drape wallpaper in Gone with the Wind.

After World War II, Schumacher began a decades-long partnership with designer Vera Neumann, whose scarves were worn by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly. In 1955, legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright developed a textile line with Schumacher. Known as the Taliesin line, it was the first commercial venture of the architect’s career.

In 2011, Andrew and Stephen Puschel became the fifth generation of Schumacher’s descendants to join the family business. The company continues to exemplify a spirit of innovation by partnering with exciting modern designers like Miles Redd, Mary McDonald, David Kaihoi, Veere Grenney and David Oliver. Under the creative direction of Dara Caponigro, Schumacher has also partnered with the biannual luxury interiors magazine Cabana.

On 1stDibs, find Schumacher textiles, wall decorations, rugs and more.

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Creator: Schumacher
Louis XVI Arm Chair in Piet Performance Linen
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Louis XVI chair is a classic, timeless silhouette that features a hand-carved European beechwood frame and fluted legs. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned ...
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2010s North American Louis XVI Schumacher Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage 1950s Upholstered Gio Ponti Italian Wing Chairs, Pair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pair of exquisite Italian wing chairs are sure to elevate any interior space! Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Schumacher Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Schumacher Marie Therese Eureka Woven Ziggurat Hand-Carved Beechwood Side Chair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Marie Therese side chair is a classic, timeless silhouette that features a hand-carved European beechwood frame. Woven at one of the leading linen mills in Belgium, this Schumach...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schumacher Side Chairs

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Linen, Polyester, Wood

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Schumacher side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Schumacher side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Schumacher side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original side chairs by Schumacher were created in the Louis XVI style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Schumacher side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $5,880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,934.

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