Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Daybed Sofa by Wicker Works

Inspired by the timeless designs of Michael Taylor, this set of three barstools by Wicker Works showcases the beauty of large braid rattan craftsmanship. The curved barrel-back desig...

Gorgeous Asian modern Michael Taylor style chinoiserie sofa with black lacquered base and back. This piece retains it's original aqua turquoise fabri...

This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and completely inst...

Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...

Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...

This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T Frankl with a large green seat. It is modeled after t...

1950’s four piece black lacquered and brass with off white fabric sectional sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Newly recovered with a soft off white chenille fabric. Th...

This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...

This lovely rattan sofa has a dynamic frame of curved and swooping lines which make it a delight from every angle. The basket-like form cradles the seat and back cushions and makes f...

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...