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.
Green Schumacher Jokhang Tiger Pillow in black Fringe
By Schumacher, Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Elevate your space with this striking throw pillow, featuring Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Schumacher in a vivid bright green hue. Designed by Johnson Hartig, the iconic Tibetan tiger mot...
Velvet, Trimming, Feathers
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Moss Green Floral Trompe L’Oeil Handprinted Linen, Schumacher, Kent Garden, 1971
By Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moss green floral Trompe L’Oeil hand printed Linen, Schumacher, Kent Gardens, 1971. English country through the lens of Japonisme chic and an intriguing 1970s moss green color way. T...
Textile, Linen
$3,300Sale Price|25% Off
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher, Imperial Peacock, Tokyo, Textile Tapestry
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Tokyo Imperial Hotel Geometric Textile Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Imperial Peacock Textile. 54" x 80". Wright...
Cotton, Linen
Jokhang Tiger Schumacher Fabric Pillow with Tassels
By Schumacher
Located in Saint Louis, US
This pillow features Jokhang Tiger Velvet by Schumacher with the addition of black tassels on each end. We've carefully hand-stitched each pillow and ha...
Fabric, Velvet
Pair of Schumacher Ayumi Performance 22" Throw Pillows
By Schumacher
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 22" Schumacher Ayumi Performance-Denim Throw Pillows featuring a luxurious vegan-down insert. These pillows are hand crafted by our upholstery shop in Medina, Ohio using the...
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester
$5,624Sale Price / set|20% Off
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Liberty Triangles Geometric Amethyst Textile
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher liberty triangles geometric amethyst textile. 6 yards. From the 1988 rendition of FLW 1955 collection for Schumach...
Textile
19th Century Uzbek Silk Embroidered Suzani Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
19th century Uzbekistani hand spun linen Suzani with silk embroidered floral motif and silk ikat border. Reverse side has original antique Fine hand printed cotton backing.
Linen, Silk
Unavailable|$443 / item
H 12 in W 24 in D 2 in
Schumacher "Bixi Velvet" Lumbar Pillow in Sapphire Blue
By Schumacher
Located in Winder, GA
Schumacher Bixi Velvet has a stunning Sapphire Blue Background with Fucsia and Navy, Green Dragon. A beautiful raised velvet with a striking chick design. Tones of Magenta, Navy, and...
Velvet
Sven Markelius "Pythagoras" for Knoll Textiles Drapery Panel
By Sven Markelius, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Sven Markelius (1889-1970), Pythagoras drapery panel produced in 1952 by Ljungberg's Textile AB, Sweden for Knoll Associates, New York, NY. Overall dime...
Linen
Pair of Kuba Cloth Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-crafted throw pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she coll...
Linen, Raffia
Zabihi Collection 18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
Textile & Needlework Collages of Rose K. Lautman & Miriam Shorr
By Rose K. Lautman & Miriam Shorr
Located in Hanover, MA
Miriam Shorr was a water colorist as well as a talented needlepoint artist. All the work she did was to her own design, as she used the yarn in much the same way she used paint. She also worked in ink on rice paper, including the shore birds and the street scape...
Yarn, Felt, Thread, Ink
6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six fold room divider, screen featuring a faux library with antique leather bound books. The screen is constructed of six plywood panels, each 12 inch W, each having appli...
Plywood, Paper
Mid-century French Trompe l'oeil Decoupage Folding Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic mid-century modern Italian four panel double sided screen featuring painted trompe l'oeil decoration and applied decoupage art motifs of painti...
Metal
Unavailable|$325 / item
H 12 in W 20 in D 5 in
Schumacher "Jokhang Tiger Velvet" Lumbar Pillow in Blue, 12" x 20" - Single
Located in Winder, GA
Jokhang Tiger in blue, from Johnson Hartig for Libertine, recasts the Tibetan tiger motif as a multidimensional stripe on a lush velvet fabric that slips easily into a range of schem...
Velvet
A Large Modernist Abstract Tapestry by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist wool woven tapestry designed by French artist and designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001) circa 1960s. The piece is signed with Matégot and monogrammed TMP fino (Manufactura...
Canvas, Wool
Unavailable|$9,500 / set
H 28.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Nightstands / Small Cabinets by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany chests or nightstands designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
Mahogany
Graphic Hand Woven Shaker Textile
By Shakers
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Late 19th or early 20th century Shaker textile with colorful and graphic horizontal bands and scalloped border. Ohio/Pennsylvania origin. Professio...
Wool
Schumacher’s “Coconut Grove Textile Pillows-Pair
By Schumacher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These decorative pillows feature Schumacher’s “Coconut Grove” fabric, a richly textured jacquard that brings a relaxed, tropical elegance to any space. The design showcases a repeati...
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Las Colinas Tapestry Christmas Stocking
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
*Pre-order, available to ship in October. Dotted with palms, the verdant scene depicted in this limited-edition stocking takes holiday decorating into folksy new territory. Fashione...
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Delft Stripe Christmas Stocking
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
*Pre-order, available to ship in October. Garlanded with softly stylized flowers and festively striped, this limited-edition holiday stocking is fashioned out of Schumacher’s Delft...
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...
Schumacher Freshie Fresh 18x12" Pillow in Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Freshie Fresh by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher with a knife edge finish on top and bottom. Delightfully simple, Freshie Fresh in ivory is a delectable mid-scale ...
Shumacher Dixon Embroidered 25x16" Print Pillow in Neutral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Dixon Embroidered Print Linen with a knife edge finish. A series of stepped lines is handprinted with pigment ink on a linen ground and then embroidered along th...
Schumacher Marion Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Marion Velvet Tape with a knife edge finish. A scrolling leaf pattern in jacquard cut velvet gives this champagne-colored accessory a luster that's positively lu...
Cotton
Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Tortoise
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Vanderbilt Velvet by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A large-scale, linear design gives this Italian cut velvet fabric a graphic sensibili...
Schumacher Clermont Epingle 16" Pillow in Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Clermont Épinglé. An unexpected combination of familiar motifs, Clermont Épinglé in pink is a wonderful large-scale fabric design featuring Grecian urns against ...
Schumacher Coronation Velvet 16x12" Pillow in Camel
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Coronation Velvet with a self welt finish. A classic motif with a modern attitude, Coronation Velvet in camel is a regal small-scale design that traverses decora...
Schumacher Kinabalu Velvet 24x12" Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Kinabalu Velvet with a knife edge finish. Featuring abstracted tiger motifs and a dense, shimmery pile, Kinabalu Velvet in gold was inspired by antique Tibetan c...
Schumacher Woodland Leopard Velvet 18" Pillow in Sepia
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Woodland Leopard Velvet with a knife edge finish. A host of historic paintings and textiles served as source material for this fabulously stylized leopard and tr...