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Schumacher Tapestries

American

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.

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Creator: Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Panel Curtain, Drape, Tapestry, 1955
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Panel Curtain, Drape, Tapestry, 1955

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Panel Curtain, Drape, Tapestry, 1955

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer textile panel, curtain or drapery. Extremely rare panel, large scale. Dana House fabric panel, #14730 (1955 / 1986) Measures: 4' 10" W x 7' 11" L.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mission Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher, Imperial Peacock, Tokyo, Textile Tapestry
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher, Imperial Peacock, Tokyo, Textile Tapestry

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Prairie School Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. "Design 102" Extremely rare original large scale fabric swatch. This swatch is also in the collec...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Schumacher Tapestries

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Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Oversized Sample Reference, 1986
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Oversized Sample Reference, 1986

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer Textile Oversized Sample Reference, 1986

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Sheer textile oversized sample reference, 1955 / 1986. Extremely rare set of large scale sheers (which are miniaturized...

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Late 20th Century American Mission Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Schumacher Four Yards of Vintage Chintz, Original Chandler Price Tag
Schumacher Four Yards of Vintage Chintz, Original Chandler Price Tag

Schumacher Four Yards of Vintage Chintz, Original Chandler Price Tag

By Schumacher

Located in Sharon, CT

Rare Schumacher vintage Chintz. Gorgeous flowers in vases patterned chintz. Retains the original Chandler, Boston price tag. Four yards. Signed on the s...

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Early 20th Century American Directoire Schumacher Tapestries

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Fabric

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Frank Lloyd Wright Design #105 for Schumacher, 1955, USA
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By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Partial design #105 textile swatch. Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher, c. 1955. USA Frank Lloyd Wright designed a line of decorative fabrics and wallpapers called the "Taliesin L...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Design 105 Schumacher, Red

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Design 105 Schumacher, Red

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large textile panel swatch (approximately 48 x 24) Design 105 dating to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large scale fabric, with...

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Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin Design 107 Lotus Pink Textile, 1956
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Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin Design 107 Lotus Pink Textile, 1956

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin design 107 Lotus Pink Textile, 1956. Toward the end of his life, in 1955, Frank Lloyd Wright produced the “Tali...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large panel swatch dating to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. "Design 106" Extremely rare original production (1955) in the rarest of colorways. A smalle...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Schumacher Tapestries

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Frank lloyd Wright Schumacher Textile Swatch fabric Collection 1986

Frank lloyd Wright Schumacher Textile Swatch fabric Collection 1986

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright fabric swatch books and sheer panels published and produced by Schumacher, six total, two books of sheer panels with rope handles...

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Mid-20th Century American Mission Schumacher Tapestries

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Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcoverings Catalogue Reference Book 1986
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcoverings Catalogue Reference Book 1986

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcoverings Catalogue Reference Book 1986

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright interior design book published by Schumacher, "Wallcoverings." 12" H x 9" W x 1.5" D, This volume was originally part of a three volume box set (a whole set in ...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

By Schumacher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large scale fabric, with surged edges to facilitate long term displ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Schumacher Tapestries

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Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large-scale fabric, with surged edges to facilitate long term displ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher

By Schumacher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large-scale fabric, with surged edges to facilitate long term displ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Archetype Textile Woven Swatch Collection 1986
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Archetype Textile Woven Swatch Collection 1986

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Archetype Textile Woven Swatch Collection 1986

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher large textile woven Swatch collection 1986 for Archetyoe Associates design firm in NY. Dimensions are approxim...

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Late 20th Century American Mission Schumacher Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Schumacher tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Schumacher tapestries are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Schumacher tapestries, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tapestries by Schumacher were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tapestries by and Frank Lloyd Wright. Prices for Schumacher tapestries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $6,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.