Schiaparelli Sofa by Michael Taylor Design

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...

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This design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating...

Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut base in the style of Wormley for Dunbar or Harvey Probber. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We believe the black vinyl to be fairly new. The walnut base does have age appropriate little nicks and dings. Please see photos, circa 1960s. It is hard to say who designed and produced this fabulously gorgeous and simple streamline Mid-Century Modern style sofa first. Was is Edward Wormley for Dunbar? Was it Harvey Probber or Florence Knoll? Or, did Taylor Chair Company, the maker of this particular love seat, actually make their rendition first? Does it matter? You will love the lines and materials used in this two-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very nice and natural looking black faux leather vinyl. So close to the real thing its is hard to tell the difference. And sets on a walnut Parsons’ style base. Simple but very handsome. Taylor Chair Company was founded by Benjamin Fitch in 1816 Bedford, Ohio. He originally made split-bottom chairs in his cabin. In 1841 one of Mr. Fitch’s employees, William O. Taylor, married Mr. Fitch’s daughter. William quickly took over active management of the company and by late 1940s the company became known as W.O. Taylor Factory. After a fire in the original location the factory moved. In 1871 W.O. Taylor’s son, Vincent A. Taylor, took the helm and the name was changed to W.O. Taylor and Son as they became an award-winning company. In 1885 the company incorporated becoming a public company known as The Taylor Chair...

The name says it all. The 905 comfort is superbly comfortable. This model differs from the 905 designed in 1964 through its raised back cushions. The 905 comfort is ideal for the hom...

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This leather sofa and loveseat was designed by Edward B. Tuttle for Wittmann, 1981. It´s the early 1st version from 1990. The first versio...

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