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.
Stunning Petrified Wood Top Coffee Table on Stone Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A compelling union of natural history and historic craftsmanship. This Indonesian petrified slab, approximately 4.5 inches thick preserves the organic form and mineral grain of the...
Stone
Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Metal
Petrified Wood Top Coffee Table with Modern-Style Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (could also function as a bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polish...
Metal
$4,635
H 18.75 in W 44 in D 21 in
Polished Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Nice Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
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Petrified Wood Coffee Table, Stefano Piccini, Made in Italy
By Stefano Piccini
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Solid Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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$6,800 / item
H 17 in W 55 in D 38 in
Organic Live-Edge Cross-Cut Slab Coffee Table Crafted from Salvaged Ipé trees.
Located in San Antonio, TX
This sculptural coffee table is handcrafted from a single, massive slab of solid Ipe wood, celebrated for its incredible density and deep, chocolate-red hue. The organic, freeform silhouette preserves the raw edges and contours of the original tree, emphasizing its natural character and irregular beauty. The surface—meticulously sanded and hand-finished—reveals swirling grain patterns, subtle tonal variations, and textural imperfections that tell the story of its origin. Supported by three hand-carved, faceted legs, the table merges rugged authenticity with refined artistry. Each angle reveals a new facet of its sculptural form, making it both furniture and functional art. Perfect as a commanding centerpiece in a modern living space or an earthy gallery setting, this Ipe table...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Elm Wood Long Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate the beauty of natural wood. Each piece features stunning grain patterns and unique f...
Elm
Dos Gallos Studio Custom Wood Rustic Modern Coffee Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom wood coffee table with straight lines, as shown here in Douglas fir and finished in our Light Latte with an open grain. The top thickn...
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Petrified Slab on Steel Base Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic modern petrified wood coffee table on steel base.
Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Slab Petrified Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive high quality petrified wood two inch slab coffee table. Shown with a wooden base. We can also custom a metal base. Please inquire. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produ...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth Petrified Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
High quality super smooth petrified wood coffee table, dining table or counter top. Stunning charcoal grey, black and contrasting beige and white natural tones make this an impressiv...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Coffee Table with Teak Base
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful high quality petrified wood slab coffee table, resting on an organic natural teak base. Both sculptural and usable. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunni...
Wood, Teak, Petrified Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Single Slab Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood coffee table celebrating the natural cracks and crevices that time and loving use have left behind. Fabulous live edge with a thickness that expands fr...
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch thick teak slabs are joined together to produce this one of a kind coffee table. The top is bleached lightly revealing the stunning wood grain and natural detai...
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Petrified Wood Coffee Table, Minimalist
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient slab of high quality petrified wood, floats on a minimalist black metal base. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrifi...
Metal
As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
