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.
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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 Teak Wood Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful light toned ancient teak wood is hand carved into a modern sculptural side table, whilst respecting the natural organic wood detail. Full dimensions; Top 15.5” diameter x b...
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
Andrianna Shamaris Two Tone Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Two tone petrified wood side table with added clear resin as shown in the close up images. We have a pair cut from the same log. The price and images reflect the one shown. It’s fasc...
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
Antique Tray Side Table, Minimalist Style
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique mahoni wood low profile side table. The entire piece is hand carved from a single block of ancient wood. We have a small collection available in different sizes. Please inqui...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Two Tone Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful century old Merbau wood bowl from Sumatra, is polished with a natural ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique rice pounder over a hundred years old has been turned upside down and repurposed as a side table or stool. Originally the opposite hollow side was used to pound r...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Teak Wood Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Teak coffee table or side table with beautiful eroded ends. This was originally a rice pounder and we filled in the center. The old with the new. The Triple Burnt collection repre...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
$1,990 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed lychee wood side table. Burnt, sanded and sealed whilst respecting the natural organic shape and revealing the beautiful wood grain. We have a collection. All unique. The p...
Wood, 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. We first turned it upside down and smoothed out the entire piece...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood panels joined together with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have l...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
High quality petrified wood 2″ slab top side table. Stunning grey black and white tones. Set on a modern stainless steel base. As with a diamond, we polish the highest quality fossi...
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique panels are joined together to produce a Wabi Sabi style table. We added butterflies inlaid into the top and soft rounded edges on this two inch thick, aged teak woo...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Drum Shape Two Tone Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed mango wood side table hand carved into an impressive drum shape. We partially stained the top half espresso and left the bottom pale in contrast. Finished with a natural oi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Minimalist Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful grey and white tones on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak lo...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Iron Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed iron wood side table. We left the sides natural and polished the top. This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be fo...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Root Side Table, Organic Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful century old teak root shaped into a side table. We hand carved the top section into a tray style and added the inlaid butterfly detail. Polished with a natural oil revealin...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Hand Carved Teak Wood Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the midcentury Couture Collection with a Minimalist carving. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. Beautiful reclaimed teak wood taken from my finest collec...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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 Teak Wood Side Table with Shell Inlay, 12" Diameter
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved teak wood side table with added shell inlay to the center section. First bleached and finished with a light white wash revealing the unique contrasting wood gra...
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Root Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural reclaimed teak root, sanded and polished. Great with a Lucite or glass top or as a base for a dining table. This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Ja...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Side Table, Reclaimed Mortar & Teak Top
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old mortar originally used to grind rice is repurposed into this unique side table featuring our unique minimalist carving. We added a single teak three inch bevelled round...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Round Table with Butterflies Inlaid
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the midcentury Couture collection, furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. A single slab of reclaimed teak wood taken from my finest collection is reproduced ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Striking Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
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 Charred Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table. Hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. We added a gloss to this one. ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Design, Handcrafted
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 added wood butterflies into the top and side and ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Solid Reclaimed Teak Wood Side Table, Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Large scale solid reclaimed teak wood side table. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain on the top with the outer sides left unfinished in contrast. Both usa...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$3,600 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Onyx Sculptural Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale onyx side table with unique textures and tones. Both usable and sculptural. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning five thousand year old logs with...
Stone, Onyx
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 smooth hourglass shape that celebrates the cracks and crevices found in reclaimed teak. This style works well in a variety of interior settings such as seating or side tables, as shown in the bottom images that were produced for 1 Hotel...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful contrasting tones and textures in this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrifi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Console or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood panels joined together with lovely patina, soft rounded edges and butterflies inlaid into the wood. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other mar...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Tamarind Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed tamarind wood side table with a brown stain and oil finish. Organic is the new modern. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Wood, 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 Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or pedestal hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Bleached to a bone finish revealing the beautiful wood grain. We have a collection ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Side Table, Wabi-Sabi Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Originally used to carry water, this antique container has been hand carved by our master carver showing an impressive minimalist carving, to produce a sculptural container or if tur...
Wood, 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 Charred Suar Wood Side Table, Minimalist Design
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
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high. Custom sizes available. This chair or side table was hand made in ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Polished Drum Shape Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed mango wood charred and hand carved into this stunning drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Burnt, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. T...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$900Sale Price|50% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Riverstone Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Espresso stained teak wood frame with old river stone top. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Lychee Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed lychee wood side table. Charred, sanded and sealed whilst respecting the natural organic shape and revealing the beautiful wood grain. The Triple Burnt Collection repre...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones on this high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these ex...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sono Wood Cube Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist sono wood cube. A natural oil finish reveals the beautiful wood grain. We have a collection of three. The price reflects the one shown. Own an Andrianna Shamaris origi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Round Teak Wood Side Table - Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An impressive thick piece of aged teak wood from my private collection, is hand carved into this unique side table, whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We added bevelled leg...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Teak Wood 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
Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood and Resin Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic shaped reclaimed teak wood side table with clear cracked resin. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a drop of clear resin in the natural groove of the wood. Organic is the new mode...
Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs with su...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive beautiful grey 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 su...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Side Table, Reclaimed Teak Wood Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful side table featuring a thick organic ancient teak wood top and minimalist base with sleek cut outs. We added a light white wash and butterflies inlaid to the top and the ba...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This cracked resin side table or coffee table is made from reclaimed teak infused with clear resin, which resembles a unique quartz crystal with many different facets, as shown here ...
Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Exquisite Ancient 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, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Minimalist Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved minimalist cube. Burnt, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a unique line of modern furniture made from solid r...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Modern Organic Petrified Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale 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 contrast...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Ulin Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed Ulin wood side table or stool, also known as Iron wood. Charred sanded and sealed whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Custom sizes available. Please inquire. The ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Hand Carved Teak Side Table by Andrianna Shamaris, Modern Organic Design
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 se...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Hand Carved Stool or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique panel with lovely character. We added smooth teak minimalist legs in contrast and our minimalist carving on the top. Bleached with a light white wash revealing th...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Super Smooth Petrified Wood Tall Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare pale tones on this high quality petrified wood one inch thick slab, tall side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old pe...
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A century old mortar originally used to grind rice is repurposed into this unique side table featuring our unique minimalist carving. We added a single four inch bevelled round top a...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Live Edge Coffee Table or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak coffee table or side table with a natural oil finish. Floating on midcentury style legs. We can lower the height if preferred. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Mod...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood