TALIESIN ENSEMBLE WRIGHT DESIGNED FURNISHINGS
In 1955, Frank Lloyd Wright developed the "Taliesin Ensemble", a line of furnishings for those that did not live in one of his homes. Partnerships were formed with five companies: 1) Heritage-Henredon, a line of furniture designed by Wright. 2) Karastan, Rugs. 3) The Martin-Senour Company, the Taliesin Palette, 36 personally selected paint colors. 4) Minic, Accessories. 5) F. Schumacher & Co., Fabrics & Wallpaper designed by Wright.
According to “Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Beautiful”, Maddex 2000, page 36, “At Elizabeth Gordon’s urging, Wright in 1955developed a line of home furnishings for people who did not live in one of his houses.”
For additional information see the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful: Heritage-Henredon Furniture page 48-49. F. Schumacher & Co. Fabrics & Wallpaper, page 94. The Martin-Senour Company Paints, page 204. Karastan Rugs, page 349. There is also an article including all five companies, pages 282-290.F. Schumacher Martin-Senour Paints Heritage-Henredon Wright Decorative Designs Wright Designed Furniture
F. SCHUMACHER & CO. Date: 1955 Title: Schumacher’s Taliesin Line of Decorative Fabrics and Wallpaper (Published by E.W. & Co. - Sample Books, Chicago).
Author: Schumacher, Frederic
Description: Salesmen's sample book for a line of wallpapers designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. 26 wallpaper samples (four large sample designs in six or seven smaller colorways). The wallpaper sold for $5.95 to $7.45 a roll, matched a line of fabrics also produced by Schumacher and coordinated with Wright's furniture for Heritage-Henredon. 13 large fabric samples with an additional 125 smaller samples of 5 to 30 colorways. Designs include No. 103, 504, 102, 101, 502, 104, 501, 505, 705, 503, 706, 506, 507 (in this order). Includes 30 photos and one illustration of Wright’s work and examples of products in use. Last bound page is 18 perforated reply cards. Also included but loose are three press releases (1955 - 1, 1956 - 2), price list and additional loose samples. See David Hanks, “Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright”, pp. 195-198. Sweeney lists the date as 1957 but includes: “This book is undated and possible appeared in 1955.” F. Schumacher & Co. was founded in 1889. A letter that accompanied this book states “Our Sixty-Sixth Year” which would make the publication date 1955 as Sweeney alludes to. Also according to “Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Beautiful”, Maddex 2000, page 36, “At Elizabeth Gordon’s urging, Wright in 1955 developed a line of home furnishings for people who did not live in one of his houses.” (First Edition) (Sweeney 1148)
Size: 17.5 x 22.75
Pages: Pp 36 +
S#: 1148.00.0706
Example of Design No. 104 Example of inside pages
Date: 1955 Title: 1955 Letter: “Our Sixty-sixth Year” (Printed by F. Schumacher & Co., New York)
Author: H.L. Rose, Sales Manager
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright and F. Schumacher & Company Present “Taliesin”. Letter accompanying the 1955 portfolio.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 1
S#: 1148.01.0706
Date: 1956 Title: 1956 Letter: “Our Sixty-seventh Year” (Printed by F. Schumacher & Co., New York)
Author: H.L. Rose, Sales Manager
Description: Bonus Sample! Newest Addition to Taliesin Line. Letter accompanying sample of Design 107.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 1
S#: 1148.02.0706
Date: 1956 Title: 1956 Flyer: “A Special Bonus Sample” (Printed by F. Schumacher & Co., New York)
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: Small flyer accompanying Design 107.
Size: 7.75 x 4.5
Pages: 1
S#: 1148.03.0706
Date: 1956 Title: 1956 Letter: “Our Sixty-seventh Year” (Printed by F. Schumacher & Co., New York)
Author: H.L. Rose, Sales Manager
Description: Latest Additions to The Taliesin Line by Frank Lloyd Wright. Letter accompanying latest samples.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 1
S#: 1148.04.0706
Date: 1956 Title: 1956 Letter: “Additions to Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Line ” (Printed by F. Schumacher & Co., New York)
Author: H.L. Rose, Sales Manager
Description: Price list stapled to above letter accompanying latest samples.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 1
S#: 1148.05.0706
Date: 1986 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Schumacher (Produced by F. Schumacher & Co.)
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: This booklet is from the Schumacher 1986 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. This was the first full Schumacher Frank Lloyd Wright collection since the original Frank Lloyd Wright collection in 1955. The Collection includes Wallcoverings, Rugs, Panels and Sheers, Wovens, and Prints. The set included three slip cases which held bound sample books. One for print fabrics, one for woven fabrics and one for wallpapers. The slip case also included this booklet. Includes 38 photographs.
Size: 8.5 x 11.6
Pages: Pp 24
ST#: 1986.31.0707
Date: 1986 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Schumacher (Rugs only) (Produced by F. Schumacher & Co.)
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: This booklet is from the Schumacher 1986 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. This was the first full Schumacher Frank Lloyd Wright Collection since the original Frank Lloyd Wright Collection in 1955. This booklet consisted of eight rug designs only, which were reproductions or adaptations of original designs. The full Collection includes Wallcoverings, Rugs, Panels and Sheers, Wovens, and Prints. The set included three slip cases which held bound sample books. One for print fabrics, one for woven fabrics and one for wallpapers. Includes 8 photographs. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. (First Edition)
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 12
ST#: 1986.33.0709
Date: 1987 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright A collection of Wallcoverings, Companion Fabrics and Borders.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: Schumacher Wallpaper sample book of Frank Lloyd Wright designs. 131 samples of wallpaper, borders and fabric.
Size: 13.5 x 17.5
Pages: Pp 142
ST#: 1987.18.0704
Date: #56760
Title: Schumacher Pattern #56760
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright Sample Fabric
Size: 28 x 32
ST#: 1991.18.0800
Date: 1998 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Wallpaper & Border Collection
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: 117 Samples
Size: 14.5 x 10.5
ST#: 1998.17.0800
Date: 1999 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Wallpaper & Border Collection
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: 92 Samples
Size: 14.5 x 10.5
ST#: 1999.26.0800
Date: 1999 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Fabric Collection
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: 81 Samples
Size: 12 x 10.5
ST#: 1999.25.0800
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher’s Frank Lloyd Wright Wovens Series. Set of 82 Loose Woven Fabric Samples.
Description: 1) Willits Glass: Gypsum 20010; Chamois 20011; Cactus 20012; Canyon 20013; Jasper 20014; Tahoe Blue 20015; Poppy 20016. (7) 2) Grasses: Gypsum 20020; Chamois 20021; Cactus 20022; Adobe 20023; Nickel 20024; Poppy 20025. (6) 3) Trellised Vine: Gypsum 25330; Chamois 25331; Cactus 25332; Nickel 25333; Jasper 25334; Poppy 25335. (6) 4) Fern Meadow: Gypsum 25340; Chamois 25341; Cactus 25342; Nickel 25343; Jasper 25344; Poppy 25345. (6) 5) Prairie Sumac: Gypsum 25350; Chamois 25351; Cactus 25352; Jasper 25354; Tahoe Blue 25355; Poppy 25356, Pinon 25357. (7) 6) Prairie Foliage: Gypsum 25360; Chamois 25361; Cactus 25362; Canyon 25363, Nickel 25364, Jasper 25365; Tahoe Blue 25366; Dessert Plum 25367, Pinon 25368, Poppy 25369. (10) 7) Floating Maple Leaves: Chamois 25370; Cactus 25371; Canyon 25372, Tahoe Blue 25373; Dessert Plum 25374, Pinon 25375. (6) 8) Glencoe Window: Poppy 43230; Jasper 43231; Cactus 43232; Gypsum 43233; Pinon 43234; Adobe 43235; Tahoe Blue 43236; Dessert Plum 43267, Pinon 43268. (10) 9) Waterfall Stripe: Gypsum 60150; Canyon 60151; Desert Plum 60152; Jasper 60153; Jasper 60153 (2nd, Darker); Cactus 60154. (6) 10) Simple Leaves: Gypsum 60170; Chamois 60171; Cactus 60172; Canyon 60173; Nickel 60174; Jasper 60175; Tahoe Blue 60176; Poppy 60177; Pinon 60178. (Two sets - 18) (82 Total). Gift from Randolph C. Henning.
Size: 8.5 x 5.25 each.
ST#: 1999.65.1111
1) Willits Glass (Left to Right): Gypsum 20010; Chamois 20011; Cactus 20012; Canyon 20013; Jasper 20014; Tahoe Blue 20015; Poppy 20016. (7) 2) Grasses (Left to Right): Gypsum 20020; Chamois 20021; Cactus 20022; Adobe 20023; Nickel 20024; Poppy 20025. (6) 3) Trellised Vine (Left to Right): Gypsum 25330; Chamois 25331; Cactus 25332; Nickel 25333; Jasper 25334; Poppy 25335. (6) 4) Fern Meadow (Left to Right): Gypsum 25340; Chamois 25341; Cactus 25342; Nickel 25343; Jasper 25344; Poppy 25345. (6) 5) Prairie Sumac (Left to Right): Gypsum 25350; Chamois 25351; Cactus 25352; Jasper 25354; Tahoe Blue 25355; Poppy 25356, Pinon 25357. (7) 6) Prairie Foliage (Left to Right): Gypsum 25360; Chamois 25361; Cactus 25362; Canyon 25363, Nickel 25364, Jasper 25365; Tahoe Blue 25366; Dessert Plum 25367, Pinon 25368, Poppy 25369. (10) 7) Floating Maple Leaves (Left to Right): Chamois 25370; Cactus 25371; Canyon 25372, Tahoe Blue 25373; Dessert Plum 25374, Pinon 25375. (6) 8) Glencoe Window (Left to Right): Poppy 43230; Jasper 43231; Cactus 43232; Gypsum 43233; Pinon 43234; Adobe 43235; Tahoe Blue 43236; Dessert Plum 43267, Pinon 43268. (10) 9) Waterfall Stripe (Left to Right): Gypsum 60150; Canyon 60151; Desert Plum 60152; Jasper 60153; Jasper 60153 (2nd, Darker); Cactus 60154. (6) 10) Simple Leaves (Left to Right): Gypsum 60170; Chamois 60171; Cactus 60172; Canyon 60173; Nickel 60174; Jasper 60175; Tahoe Blue 60176; Poppy 60177; Pinon 60178. (Two sets - 18) Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher’s Frank Lloyd Wright Sheers Series. Eight Sheer Fabric Sample Booklets.
Description: 1) Wisteria Madras: *Ivory 12240; Ecru 12241. (2)
2) Bamboo Sheer: *Stone 12254 (2); Straw 12252; Robin’s Egg 12251; Natural 12250. (5)
3) Masselink Ferns: *Sandstone 12270; Granite 12271; Moss 12272. (3)
4) Pine Bark Stencil: White 12260; Ivory 12261; Chamois 12262; Cactus 12263; *Adobe 12264; Also includes Imperial Triangles: Natural 12280. (6)
5) Geometric Stencil: *White 12290; Chamois 12291; Adobe 12292; Jasper 12293; Cactus 12294. (5)
6) Fern Stencil: *Wheat 170520; Champagne 170521; Pewter 170522; Snow 170523; Eucalyptus 170524. (5)
7) Fountain Wisteria: *Wheat 170530; Eucalyptus 170531; Hemp 170532. (3)
8) Autobiography: *Snow 170540; Champagne 170541; Wheat 170542; Pewter 170543. (4) (33 total Samples.) Gift from Randolph C. Henning.
*Indicates which sample is shown.Size: 5.7 x 9.6 each
ST#: 1999.66.1111
1) Wisteria Madras: *Ivory 12240; Ecru 12241. (2)
2) Bamboo Sheer: *Stone 12254 (2); Straw 12252; Robin’s Egg 12251; Natural 12250. (5)
3) Masselink Ferns: *Sandstone 12270; Granite 12271; Moss 12272. (3)
4) Pine Bark Stencil: White 12260; Ivory 12261; Chamois 12262; Cactus 12263; *Adobe 12264; Also includes Imperial Triangles: Natural 12280. (6)
5) Geometric Stencil: *White 12290; Chamois 12291; Adobe 12292; Jasper 12293; Cactus 12294. (5)
6) Fern Stencil: *Wheat 170520; Champagne 170521; Pewter 170522; Snow 170523; Eucalyptus 170524. (5)
7) Fountain Wisteria: *Wheat 170530; Eucalyptus 170531; Hemp 170532. (3)
8) Autobiography: *Snow 170540; Champagne 170541; Wheat 170542; Pewter 170543. (4) Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher Press Kit Folder "Schumacher: Introducing 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection".
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: Includes four descriptive sheets, PR Release, reprint of an article published in "Art Institute of Chicago Museum Studies" 1995, and Folder.
Size: 9 x 12
Pages: Pp 4
ST#: 1999.27.0800
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher Descriptive Sheet #1.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: "Schumacher. Introducing 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. Inspired by Wright’s personal collection of Japanese works of art, passion for nature, as well as the stained glass interiors of some of Wright’s homes, Schumacher’s 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection extracts the essence of nature in 30 beautiful patterns..." Designed in eight earth-tone colors including Poppy, Chamois, Adobe, Jasper and Tahoe Blue. The three available designs include Prairie Foliage in ten colorways, Waterfall Stripe available in six colorways and Prairie Sumac in eight colorways.
Size: 8.5 x 11.
Pages: Pp 2
ST#: 1999.27A
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher Descriptive Sheet #2.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: "Schumacher. Introducing 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. Inspired by Wright’s personal collection of Japanese works of art, passion for nature, as well as the stained glass interiors of some of Wright’s homes, Schumacher’s 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection extracts the essence of nature in 30 beautiful patterns..." Designed in eight earth-tone colors including Poppy, Chamois, Adobe, Jasper and Tahoe Blue. The three available designs include Fern Stencil, Bougainvillaea and Incense.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 2
ST#: 1999.27B
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher Descriptive Sheet #3.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: "Schumacher. Introducing 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. Inspired by Wright’s personal collection of Japanese works of art, passion for nature, as well as the stained glass interiors of some of Wright’s homes, Schumacher’s 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection extracts the essence of nature in 30 beautiful patterns..." Designed in eight earth-tone colors including Poppy, Chamois, Adobe, Jasper and Tahoe Blue. The four available designs include Trellised Vine, Willits Glass, Masselink Ferns and Fern Meadow.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 2
ST#: 1999.27C
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher Descriptive Sheet #4.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: "Patterson, Flynn & Martin. 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. Inspired by Wright’s personal collection of Japanese works of art, passion for nature, as well as the stained glass interiors of some of Wright’s homes, Schumacher’s 1999 Frank Lloyd Wright Collection extracts the essence of nature in 30 beautiful patterns including the Maple Leaf Custom Rug."
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 2
ST#: 1999.27D
Date: 1999 Title: Schumacher announces new line of fabrics, wallpapers and floor coverings, 1999.
Author: F. Schumacher & Co.
Description: "Frank Lloyd Wright’s Passion. Schumacher beautifully captures the essence of Wright’s botanicals in a new line of Home Furnishings. Over two years ago, the Schumacher design team was invited to Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and architectural laboratory in Scottsdale, AZ. Inspired by Wright’s vast private collections of botanical representations, especially those in Japanese art..."
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 2
ST#: 1999.27E
Date: 1995 Title: "Make Designs to Your Heart’s Content": The Frank Lloyd Wright/Schumacher Venture. Reprint of an article published in "Art Institute of Chicago Museum Studies", Vol. 21, No. 2, 1995.
Author: Thurman, Christa C. Mayer
Description: "In 1976, the Art Institute’s Department of Textiles acquired a textile and wallpaper sample book, or folio, titled "Schumacher’s Taliesin Line of Decorative Fabrics and Wallpapers Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.", along with thirteen fabrics of varying lengths. Today, nearly twenty years later, this purchase has proven to be a wise one, for copies of the folio are rare, with only twelve examples known to exist..." History of Wright’s textile designs and the Wright / Schumacher venture. Includes eleven photographs and illustrations.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 153 - 163
ST#: 1999.27F
MARTIN-SENOUR PAINTS Date: 1955
Envelope
Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright Selects the Taliesin Palette in Martin-Senour Paints (Produced by The Martin-Senour Company, Chicago)According to “Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Beautiful”, Maddex 2000, page 36, “At Elizabeth Gordon’s urging, Wright in 1955 developed a line of home furnishings for people who did not live in one of his houses.”
Author: Martin-Senour Company
Description: Inside: House Beautiful and these manufacturers worked together to produce the Taliesin Ensemble: Heritage-Henredon, Furniture; Karastan, Rugs; The Martin-Senour Company, Paints; Minic, Accessories; F. Schumacher & Co., Fabrics & Wallpaper. Includes 36 painted swatches. Back: “In a program that reflects the American spirit and culture, Mr. Wright has designed furniture for Heritage-Henredon, fabrics and wallpaper for F. Schumacher & Co., rugs for Karastan and integrated all these with 36 personally selected Martin-Senour Colors", #A32-66. Ads in the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful announced: Heritage-Henredon Furniture page 48-49. F. Schumacher & Co. Fabrics & Wallpaper, page 94. The Martin-Senour Company Paints, page 204. Karastan Rugs, page 349. There is also an article including all five companies, pages 282-290. Includes original shipping envelope.
Size: 9.5 x 9.5
Pages: Pp 4
ST#: 1148.06.0507
- Wright Selects the Taliesin Palette Inside (1955)
HERITAGE-HENREDON Date: 1955 Title: Wright designed Heritage-Henredon furniture (June 29, 1955).
Photographer: Fran Byne
Description: In 1955, Frank Lloyd Wright developed the "Taliesin Ensemble", a line of furnishings for those that did not live in one of his homes. Partnerships were formed with five companies: 1) Heritage-Henredon, a line of furniture designed by Wright. 2) Karastan, Rugs. 3) The Martin-Senour Company, the Taliesin Palette, 36 personally selected paint colors. 4) Minic, Accessories. 5) F. Schumacher & Co., Fabrics & Wallpaper designed by Wright. Clipping pasted to verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright, internationally famous architect, has designed his first line of furniture for the general public, it was learned last week. Rumors to that effects were verified when Wright conferred with officials of Heritage-Henredon..." Stamped on verso: "1955 Jun 29". Stamped on face; "Fran Byne, Photography". Image restored by Douglas M. Steiner.
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
S#: 1092.41.0811
Date: 1956 Title: Wright designed Heritage-Henredon furniture
Photographer: Wesley Bowman Studio
Description: Wright designed Heritage-Henredon furniture. Press Release photograph for promotion of the Heritage-Henredon line of Wright designed furniture. In 1955, Wright developed the "Taliesin Ensemble", a line of furnishings for those that did not live in one of his homes. Partnerships were formed with F. Schumacher & Co. to produce the Taliesin Line of fabrics and wall coverings designed by Wright. Martin-Senour developed the Taliesin Palette, 36 personally selected Martin-Senour Colors. Karastan manufactured rugs. Minic manufactured Accessories, and Heritage-Henredon developed a line of furniture designed by Wright. For more information and ads for each of the companies, see the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful. Photographed by Wesley Bowman Studio, Chicago. Stamped on verso: "Jan 6 - 1956", "Wesley Bowman Studio, Chicago". Acquired from the archives of the Baltimore-Sun.
Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
S#: 1147.46.0411
WRIGHT DECORATIVE DESIGNS COLLECTION Date: 1988 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright, Decorative Designs Collection (Two Copies) (Soft Cover)
Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Description: Original sticker on cover $5.00. Cover photographed in 1957 by Edgar L. Obma. (First Edition)
Size:
Pages: Pp 24
ST#: 1988.08.0100, 1988.13.0902
Date: 1990 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright, Decorative Designs Collection, Second Edition (Soft Cover)
Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Description: Original cover price $9.00. (Second Edition)
Size:
Pages: Pp 36
ST#: 1990.14.0102
ADDITIONAL WRIGHT DESIGNED FURNITURE
