Schumacher 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.
21st Century and Contemporary Schumacher Chairs
Linen, Polyester, Wood
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Schumacher Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Schumacher Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Schumacher Chairs
Linen, Maple
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Schumacher Chairs
Wool, Beech
1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Schumacher Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Schumacher Chairs
Maple
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Schumacher Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Schumacher Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Schumacher Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Schumacher Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Schumacher Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
1820s English Regency Antique Schumacher Chairs
Brass
19th Century Indonesian Antique Schumacher Chairs
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Schumacher Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Vintage Schumacher Chairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Schumacher Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Schumacher Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Antique Schumacher Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Schumacher Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Schumacher Chairs
Cotton, Wood
