The House of Scalamandré at Home
Famous for their unique artwork and European textile traditions, The House of Scalamandré has transformed prominent interiors, including Hearst Castle, the White House Blue Room and Red Room, the Metropolitan Opera House and Kate Spade’s retail installation.
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History Of The House Of Scalamandré
Scalamandré’s iconic textiles are integral to America’s interior design legacy. In 1929, Franco Scalamandré was contracted to weave fabric to match a blue brocatelle acquired by media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Scalamandré’s passion for reproducing historic textiles led to the 1936 creation of The House of Scalamandré Museum of Textiles in New York. Nearly three decades later, Scalamandré was commissioned by the White House under the Kennedy administration to reproduce textiles for the Blue Room and Red Room. Since then, many Presidents have turned to The House of Scalamandré’s beloved fabrics and trimmings. Among The House of Scalamandré’s legendary animal prints, the prancing “Zebras” wallpaper appeared in films like Mighty Aphrodite and The Royal Tenenbaums.
Today, The House of Scalamandré is one of America’s premier purveyors of textiles, known for the art of reproducing historic fabrics and innovating an exciting range of upscale modern styles. The House of Scalamandré has embraced contemporary lines, including MissoniHome in 2018 and James Hare in 2019. The design house continues to evolve and break new ground with its exceptional quality and eye for style, proving it’s just as relevant today as it was in the 1900s.
1923
Franco Scalamandré arrives in America from Naples, Italy – and within six years establishes Scalamandré Silks in New York.
1929
The growing movement of restoring historic houses brings new opportunities to The House of Scalamandré, including a contract to weave fabric matching an antique blue brocatelle for William Randolph Hearst.
1936
Scalamandré establishes The House of Scalamandré Museum of Textiles in New York, showcasing his extensive collection of rare historic textiles.
1940's
Turning to America’s war effort, Scalamandré converts 80% of production to create fabrics for parachutes, camouflage nets and other essential military gear.
1945
The House of Scalamandré’s iconic prancing “Zebras” wallpaper makes its debut and becomes an instant hit, immortalized in films such as Mighty Aphrodite and The Royal Tenenbaums.
1960's
The exquisite “Tigre” textile is launched and becomes legendary for its hand-woven silk, cut velvet design and timeless pattern, appealing to generations of style connoisseurs.
1961
President Kennedy’s White House commissions Scalamandré, in one of his highest profile commissions, to redecorate the public staterooms and residential interiors, reproduce textiles for the Blue Room and redecorate the Red Room for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
1988
Franco Scalamandré dies. Among his achievements as a leader in the manufacturing of fine fabrics, wallcoverings and trim, he left his mark on more than 1,000 historical restorations.
1989
The House of Scalamandré completes its second commissioned project for the Metropolitan Opera House, creating the largest pieces of their kind to be produced at The House of Scalamandré.
1990's
The House of Scalamandré acquires and merges with luminary European design houses, expanding its high-end offerings.
2020
The House of Scalamandré celebrates nearly 100 years as a destination for luxury textiles and embarks on a collaboration with Williams Sonoma, introducing iconic patterns reimagined for the home.
