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Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
$4,500
£3,448.71
€3,963.68
CA$6,320.47
A$7,073.77
CHF 3,702.87
MX$85,933.52
NOK 47,017.01
SEK 44,368.58
DKK 29,576.03
About the Item
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.
In 1985, Michael Taylor used a Schiaparelli sofa in one of his interior design
projects. Later, the firm reproduced the Schiaparelli sofa for other clients,
and the Michael Taylor Design firm still produces this iconic sofa.
- Creator:Michael Taylor (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 45 in (114.3 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca 2000
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some light spots on the left side of the sofa, they appear darker in the photos than they are. The sofa has been used, and the fabric does show some light wear. The Pillows are NOT INCLUDED!!
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU989944914982
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