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Andrianna Shamaris

When British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris embarked on a year-long hunt for a New York City apartment, she had two nonnegotiable requirements: The apartment had to be in estate condition and it had to have views of nature. She also made clear that she wanted a restoration, rather than a renovation, project. When she finally found the perfect place on Central Park South, she enlisted architect Thomas Leeser to help her achieve her vision of an organic-modern retreat.

The first order of business was reproducing the original moldings, which were in such bad shape they couldn’t be reclaimed. “I didn’t want the new moldings to be perfect,” Shamaris says. “Try explaining this to a contractor!”

The next step in preserving the character of the prewar home was to reinstall all the original crystal knobs on custom white resin doors, which hang on pivots rather than hinges. In another unique touch, the designer custom produced a wall covered in shell-encrusted teak to divide the kitchen and living room.

“I don’t like the bourgeois look or anything too minimal, as that style lacks warmth,” she says. “So, even though I might say less is best, having a few objects with a story behind them is far more interesting to me than a room full of objects.”

When Shamaris moved into the apartment, in 2008, the fireplace was sealed shut. She and architect Leeser decided to open it up, keeping the original black marble in front and painting the surrounding frame a strong white. “We left it very clean and wabi-sabi so that it blended into the wall,” Shamaris says.

As her apartment attests, Shamaris is a believer in the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection. In fact, she has curated an entire collection based on this simple aesthetic and sells it on her 1stDibs storefront and in her New York showroom.

The entire apartment is accented with pieces from Shamaris’s studio in Sumatra, where she lived for nearly a year after a stint in sales at Ralph Lauren's Bond Street flagship. During her travels around the world, she collected antiques along with design inspiration.

Tour Andrianna Shamaris's apartment at The Study, and shop her tables, seating and other furnishings on 1stDibs today.

Andrianna Shamaris River Stone Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
River stone side table from the Ayung River on the island of Bali. We added charred metal legs and polished the top. The sides are left unpolished in contrast. Perfect for poolside. ...
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2010s Organic Modern Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Stone, Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An impressive three inch thick single slab coffee table. Hand made from beautiful reclaimed teak wood, this stunning piece floats on mid-century style conical legs. Organic with a tw...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; 21" wide at the front x 16" wide...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved panel newly made from old wood. This intricate Toraja carving symbolizes peace and happiness. This carving was hand made in t...
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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

  • Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Panel
  • Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Panel
  • Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Panel
  • Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Panel
H 51.5 in W 46.5 in D 1.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Minimalist Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sleek minimalist bench. Hand made from a two and a half thick single slab of reclaimed teak and finished with a white wash, revealing the beautiful wood grain. Custom sizes and stai...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist straight line carving, known as pasussu pattern, symbolizes a form of community. The breast shape on the panels symbolize hope that the rice paddies will feed all the...
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and textures in this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak log...
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2010s Organic Modern Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 4” slab live edge teak wood coffee table. This beautiful shape is set on mid century style cone legs. Finished with a natur...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Andrianna Shamaris

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Andrianna Shamaris furniture 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 Andrianna Shamaris furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 256 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 729 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Andrianna Shamaris were created in the mid-century modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Sebastian Herkner, Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design, and Frederic Saulou. Prices for Andrianna Shamaris furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £96 and can go as high as £34,164, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £2,874.

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