Schumacher: The Zenith of American High-Style
Founded in 1889 by Frederic Schumacher, Schumacher is the ultimate authority in American interior design. It is one of the few family-owned decorative houses remaining from the 19th century, having supplied textiles and wallcoverings to the White House, the Waldorf-Astoria, and the sets of Gone with the Wind. The Schumacher aesthetic is defined by unapologetic luxury and a "more is more" spirit, characterized by iconic collaborations with design legends like Frank Lloyd Wright, Dorothy Draper, and Saul Steinberg.
Technically, Schumacher is a pioneer in material diversity and archival reproduction. Their portfolio is vast, ranging from hand-blocked traditional prints and shimmering silk-screened panels to cutting-edge performance vinyls. They are particularly famous for their "Exotic Naturals"—wallpapers made of authentic sisal, cork, and paper-weave that offer a level of tactile depth and architectural presence that defines high-end residential and commercial interiors.