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.
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Andrianna Shamaris Hourglass Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural hourglass side table or stool. Bleached and then finished with a light white wash revealing the beautiful grain on this century old teak wood. It’s all in the details. Pai...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Polished Drum Shape Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed mango wood charred and hand carved into this stunning drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Burnt, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. T...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Andrianna Shamaris stool/table that is hand carved of solid wood with beautiful grain and aged patina. Both a sculptural & functional piece of art. Slightly curved top and tapered co...
Wood
Bleached Teak Wood Side Table by Andrianna Shamaris, Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved, reclaimed teak wood side table or stool bleached and finished with a milky tone. The St. Barts Collection features an exciting line of organic white wash and natural we...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Small Bench or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this antique single panel, natural aged teak wood bench or stool. Perfect for sitting on or as a shelf. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other mark...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Volcanic Stone and Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Volcanic stone panels are joined together with a contrasting tone of petrified wood added on two corners. Modern yet with so much history. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Cerused Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved, reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Burnt, sanded and cerused. We have a collection. The size and price reflect the single one shown. The Triple Burnt Collection...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$4,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Bar Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak bar stool with recessed area for a foot rest. Shown in 1Hotel South Beach in Miami. The price reflects one. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wo...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ulin Wood Charred Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed ulin wood side table or stool. Also known as Iron wood. Charred sanded and sealed whilst respecting the natural organic wood. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a uniq...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Hand carved into a drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. Also...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Sculptural Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out the entire piece...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$1,257
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This is one of those pieces where the wood and the maker seem to have arrived at the form together. Carved from a single solid log, the body tapers and swells with a fluidity that fe...
Wood, Walnut
$1,076
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 11.42 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural side table is a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art, carved entirely by hand from a single hardwood log. Its form rises from a wide, grounded base that narrows grac...
Wood, Walnut
$1,076
H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Oak, Hourglass Shape, by Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table or a stool. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durabil...
Wood, Oak
Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
Wood
$3,850
H 20 in W 30 in D 13 in
Single Custom Channel Tufted Blue Soft Leather Waterfall Stool or Bench, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Single custom made channel tufted blue soft leather waterfall stool or bench, handcrafted in Florence, Italy by an artisan carpenter. One of a kind. Soft Italian leather in a sophist...
Leather, Wood
Modern Leather and Steel Sling Stool or Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great looking modern polished steel and leather sling stool or bench.
Steel
$658
H 6.7 in W 17.52 in D 11.42 in
Senufo Hand-Carved Wood Bench, Vintage African Stool, Mid-20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their chunky and/or tapered legs and concave tops. They are traditio...
Wood
Côte D'ivoire Senufo Wood Milk Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African Senufo milk stool features a distinctive design with four tapered legs and an abstract form. This piece showcases intricate abstract and geometric patterns meticulously integ...
Wood
Sculptural Round Side Table Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,610 / item
H 22 in W 17 in D 17 in
Organic Modern Solid Wood Oak Stool or Side Table by Last Workshop
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An organic modern style side table or stool made from solid white oak. Made by Last Workshop, 2023 White oak, dark oil finish. Measures: 17" diameter x 22"H Seat height: 18" ...
Oak
Amy Walnut and Maple Side Table / Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a solid walnut and maple side table or small stool. The profile is asymmetrical and architectural while celebrating the natural wood elements. ...
Maple, Walnut
Petrified Wood n°C Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
SIde Table Petrified Wood n°C. Side table in solid petrified wood from Indonesia. Petrified wood has turned into stone. Trees have been buried for many years under sediment they tra...
Petrified Wood
Bleached Teak Wood Cylinder Side Table by Andrianna Shamaris
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood cylinder side table or stool. Bleached and carved into a Minimalist cylinder whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Also available charred. We have a collect...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Minimalist Suar Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed suar wood hand carved into a minimalist cube whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Burnt, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. Pair available. The pr...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Bleached and carved into a minimalist cylinder whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Also available charred. We have a collection. Plea...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural hourglass side table or stool. Bleached and then finished with a light white wash revealing the beautiful grain on this century old teak wood. It’s all in the details. Pai...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood cylinder side table or stool. Bleached and carved into a minimalist cylinder whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Also available charred. We have a collect...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Espresso Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sleek minimalist bench. Hand made from a single slab of reclaimed teak wood and finished with an espresso stain revealing the beautiful wood grain. Custom sizes and stains available....
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique African Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imper...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in impe...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Minimalist bench or stool handmade from a single slab of reclaimed teak with a cerused finish revealing the beautiful wood grain. We have a collection. The images reflect one. ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sleek minimalist bench or stool hand made from a single slab of reclaimed teak and finished with a white wash revealing the beautiful wood grain. Custom sizes and stains available. W...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful African side table with lovely patina. The entire piece is hand carved out of a single block of mahogany wood. Both usable and sculptural. We only source the best. This...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood 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 stain...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood