Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa New Performance Upholstery

Elegant Danish Mid-Century curved cabinetmaker sofa, circa 1940s. Sculptural form with refined lines, tight upholstery, and solid wood legs. A rare, timeless piece that balances comf...

Elevate your dining space with this set of six postmodern oversized chunky bamboo chairs, freshly upholstered for a contemporary twist. Embracing bold lines and organic textures, these chairs make a striking statement with their unique silhouette and eye-catching design. Newly upholstered in heavy black with white striped cotton fabric for modern comfort and style, they seamlessly blend form and function, making them perfect for both casual family meals and elegant dinner...

Add a touch of Scandinavian elegance to your home with this Danish Pine Pegged Round Nautical Style Mirror. Crafted with precision and adorned with the ...

A superb set of four genuine Chiavari dining chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, crafted in northern Italy circa the 1950s. Celebrated for their artful engineering, these chairs marry elegan...

Distinctive woven rattan sofa and two matching ottomans made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor. The large sofa features a graceful waisted form with dramatic flared arms havi...

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

An iron and brass sofa from the mid 20th century possibly by Michael Taylor, with linen upholstery. Created during the midcentury period, this three-seat sofa features an iron struct...

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...