When British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris embarked on a year-long hunt for a New York City apartment, she had two nonnegotiable requirements: The apartment had to be in estate condition and it had to have views of nature. She also made clear that she wanted a restoration, rather than a renovation, project. When she finally found the perfect place on Central Park South, she enlisted architect Thomas Leeser to help her achieve her vision of an organic-modern retreat.
The first order of business was reproducing the original moldings, which were in such bad shape they couldn’t be reclaimed. “I didn’t want the new moldings to be perfect,” Shamaris says. “Try explaining this to a contractor!”
The next step in preserving the character of the prewar home was to reinstall all the original crystal knobs on custom white resin doors, which hang on pivots rather than hinges. In another unique touch, the designer custom produced a wall covered in shell-encrusted teak to divide the kitchen and living room.
“I don’t like the bourgeois look or anything too minimal, as that style lacks warmth,” she says. “So, even though I might say less is best, having a few objects with a story behind them is far more interesting to me than a room full of objects.”
When Shamaris moved into the apartment, in 2008, the fireplace was sealed shut. She and architect Leeser decided to open it up, keeping the original black marble in front and painting the surrounding frame a strong white. “We left it very clean and wabi-sabi so that it blended into the wall,” Shamaris says.
As her apartment attests, Shamaris is a believer in the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection. In fact, she has curated an entire collection based on this simple aesthetic and sells it on her 1stDibs storefront and in her New York showroom.
The entire apartment is accented with pieces from Shamaris’s studio in Sumatra, where she lived for nearly a year after a stint in sales at Ralph Lauren's Bond Street flagship. During her travels around the world, she collected antiques along with design inspiration.
Tour Andrianna Shamaris's apartment at The Study, and shop her tables, seating and other furnishings on 1stDibs today.
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood minimalist side table or stool. Bleached and hand carved into a cylinder whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Also available charred or natural. The St. B...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Multifaceted Modern Organic Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful tones on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with such contrasting c...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful tones on this high quality ancient petrified wood large side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful tones and markings on this impressive petrified wood side table. We added resin on the top for more usability. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 4...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table by Andrianna Shamaris, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist tall side table, stool or pedestal. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out t...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table in Wabi-Sabi Organic Style
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind side table or coffee table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Stained espresso and polished with a natural oil...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Minimalist Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table with a tray style top. We turned it upside down and added sleek cut outs t...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$2,200 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Tray Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Natural organic formed reclaimed teak root side table. We hand carved the top section into a tray style and lightly charred the aged teak revealing the beautiful wood grain. Both usa...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Coral Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive rare coral toned high quality petrified wood side table. We added clear resin on the top to preserve the crystals on this beautiful unique piece. It’s fascinating how Moth...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved cerused teak side table or stool with a subtle hourglass shape. Celebrating the cracks and crevices found in reclaimed teak wood. This style works well in a variety of settings such as seating or side tables, as shown in the bottom image produced for 1 Hotel...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Exquisite High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful textures and tones on this impressive high quality petrified wood ancient large side table or pedestal. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 milli...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Hourglass Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural hourglass side table or stool. Bleached and then finished with a light white wash revealing the beautiful grain on this century old teak wood. It’s all in the details. Pai...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Bevelled Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved bevelled teak side table or stool. Celebrating the cracks and crevices found in reclaimed teak wood. We added a ceruse finish revealing the beautiful wood grain. The fina...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Repurposed into a sculptural side table or stool we turned this antique mortar upside down and smoothed out the entire piece revealing the beautiful wood grain. Full dimensions ; The...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Single Charred Cerused Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood three inch slab side table with a live edge. Charred one time with an added cerused finish. We added mid century style cone legs. Collection available. The size a...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Exquisite Super Smooth Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Rare beautiful tones and markings on this impressive high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind side table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain a...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Abstract High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive high quality minimalist petrified wood side table. The sides are left textured and unpolished whilst the top is super smooth in an abstract black and white natural pattern...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful tiger tones on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with s...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Charred Teak Wood Side Table - Modern Organic
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural teak wood side table hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. It’s all in the details. The T...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grey tones on this ancient high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with ...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale tones on this ancient petrified wood side table with some contrasting black on top. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old pet...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table in Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful beige minimalist tones on this ancient high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified tea...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Tall Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak root hand carved into a sculptural usable shape to produce a side table, whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred one time to a chocolate brown revealin...
Wood, Teak
Bleached Teak Wood Cylinder Side Table by Andrianna Shamaris, 14"
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood minimalist side table or stool. Bleached and hand carved into a cylinder whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Also available charred or natural. The St. ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table with Wabi-Sabi Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind side table or coffee table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beauti...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Side Table, Century Old Teak Wood
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique mortar originally used to grind rice. We turned it upside down and smoothed out the entire piece revealing the beautiful wood grain. Repurposed into a sculptural side table o...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and textures on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak log...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare tones and shape on this high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs wit...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Design, 24.5" Tall
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak block is repurposed into this one of a kind pedestal or side table whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We polished the smooth sections with a natural oil r...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Minimalist
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful dark tones on this high quality petrified wood minimalist side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs wi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Hand carved with soft rounded sides, into a drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Bleached to a bone finish. There is a slig...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and textures on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak log...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Petrified Wood Side Table or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and markings on this impressive high quality petrified wood side table or pedestal. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist tall side table, stool or pedestal. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out t...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Polished Drum Shape Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed mango wood hand carved into this unique drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Burnt, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. Full dimensions;...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Natural Teak Wood Round Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive four inch single slab coffee table made from century old teak wood. We added three legs with wooden dowels and finished the top with a natural oil revealing the beautiful ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Round Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful two inch thick single piece of aged teak wood from my private collection, is hand carved into this minimalist side table or stool. We added bevelled legs and a light ceru...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful contrasting markings on this high quality ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petri...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Organic Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table hand carved into this usable shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We polished the flat sections with a natural oil revealing the beautiful...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris River Stone Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
River stone side table from the Ayung River on the island of Bali. We added charred metal legs and polished the top. The sides are left unpolish...
Stone, Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out the entire piece...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table, Hand-Carved, Wabi-Sabi Style
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood pedestal or over sized side table, featuring our unique minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carved by our mas...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth Petrified Wood Side Table or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful minimalist dark tones on this ancient super smooth petrified wood side table or pedestal. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Hand Carved Bleached Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An impressive ancient organic thick teak slab from my finest collection, is turned into a one of a kind side table. We added our minimalist carving to the edge of the top and to the ...
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Teak Wood Side Table or Stool - Modern Organic
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique mortar originally used to grind rice. We turned it upside down and smoothed out the entire piece revealing the beautiful wood grain. Repurposed into a sculptural side table o...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Striking earth tones on this high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with such con...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Oval Bleached Teak Wood Side Table, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval shaped thick antique wood panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak cylinder minimalist legs. Bleached with a secret ingredient revealing the unique wood gra...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into a one of a kind sculptural side table or stool. We first turned this ancient piece upside down and sm...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and textures on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak log...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak root hand carved into a sculptural usable shape to produce a side table, whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred one time to a chocolate brown revealin...
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Large Charred Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Large scale solid reclaimed teak wood side table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. Custom stains and finishes available. The Triple Burnt Collection ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale grey tones on this impressive high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified teak log...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Textured Design, Modern
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive high quality minimalist petrified wood side table. The sides are left textured and unpolished whilst the top is super smooth in an abstract black and white natural pattern...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Side Table, Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Modern organic two inch thick single slab live edge coffee table or side table. This beautiful shape is set on mid century style legs. Finished with a natural oil revealing the uniqu...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Entry Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An impressive three inch single ancient teak slab taken from my finest collection, is turned into a one of a kind entry table or side table. We added our minimalist carving to the an...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare tones on this high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with such con...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Single Charred Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist side table hand carved whilst respecting the natural reclaimed teak wood. Single charred revealing the beautiful wood grain. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a uni...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Suar Wood Charred Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed suar wood side table or coffee table, hand carved into this multi faceted minimalist shape, whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood