Michael Taylor Sofas

Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress. In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa. When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland, where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916. In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew. After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture, luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life. She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...

Pair of vintage, authentic and original large scale Michael Taylor sofas designed specifically for the Garfield home in 1983 and featured in the b...

A stylish Mid-Century Modern curved long low sofa By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Upholstery, with mahogany legs. Measures: 105.5"W x 34"D x 28"H. Seat h...

Michael Taylor Design 'Schiaparelli' sofa upholstered in a burnt orange shade tweed. Sofa features a scalloped back and down swept curving arms ...

A fantastic vintage rare 80s Coastal sofa designed by the incomparable Michael Taylor. Produced by Wicker Wicker California. Fantastic angular shape with whit...

Stylish upholstered modern sofa settee featuring a Fortuny glicine style floral damask fabric by Michael Taylor. The modern settee has a hardwood frame...

Pair of vintage, authentic and original large scale Michael Taylor sofas designed specifically for the Garfield home in 1983 and featured in the b...

Michael Taylor for Baker ebonized oriental inspired sofa with Lattice Fretwork Back in the James Mont Style. Item features a heavy solid wood frame, fretwork design back and arms, Mi...

Michael Taylor Montecito collection sofa with restored frame and newly upholstered cushions in sunbrella. Measures: Seat height is 18".

Fabulous Michael Taylor design iron settee or loveseat from his famous Montecito Collection. Features a patinated bronze finish with whimsical striped upholstery. This rare settee ha...

Stunning Michael Taylor inspired stick wicker sofa custom-made by "The Wicker Works" in San Francisco, CA. Features a Scalamandre style leopard uphols...

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection sofa.