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Avant Garde Fabric

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Bo Fajans, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Gefle, Bo Fajans, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Bo Fajans, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmoniously
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmoniously
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 4.53 in
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmoniously
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.71 in Dm 6.89 in
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Runway "Parachute" Patchwork Jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the paper insets, a natural and expected trait of this avant-garde fabric. A highly sought-after
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Early 2000s European Jackets

Large Eva Jancke Bjork Hand Painted Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmoniously combined function
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmoniously combined function with artistic expression.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans, Gefle
Located in Malmö, SE
) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans, Gefle
Located in Malmö, SE
) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 10 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs have been
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary lounge chair esthetic is reminiscent of the sinuous forms and clean and neutral lines of classical architecture. It envelops and hugs you, the base joins the backre...
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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 31.5 in
Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality backhausen fabric, it's very easy to
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored
Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored
$2,139 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Three High Fashion Models in Avant-garde Dress - Cut Paper Collage
By Hilla Rebay von Ehrenwiesen
Located in Miami, FL
have an Avant-garde complex design reminiscent of Gustav Klimt. The work is constructed from cut paper
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1930s Feminist Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Paper

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French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in CANTELEU, FR
-century modern design, creatively incorporating fabric into its structure. Known for his avant-garde
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
-garde linen blue striped fabric. These chairs are a perfect addition to a large dining room!
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1980s Mashiah Black Micro-Pleated Jacket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
- with its micro-pleated texture and avant-garde silhouette. Black pleated fabric has a bit of stretch to
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1980s Reunionese Cropped Jackets

Miu Miu Black Ruffled Strapless Maxi Dress, Fall/Winter 1999 Runway
By Miu Miu
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Miu, Prada’s rebellious younger sibling, is known for its avant-garde approach, blending
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière 2008 Sculpted Neoprene Jacket Skort Ensemble
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
an element of surprise to the ensemble. This piece exemplifies Ghesquière’s sculptural, avant-garde
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Early 2000s European Skirt Suits

Claude Montana Soft Black Leather 80s 1980s Vintage Button Up Blouse Top with Cut Out Sleeves
By Claude Montana
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely gorgeous buttery black leather blouse with avant garde fabric sleeves that tie at the
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1980s Italian Blouses

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Avant-Garde Freeform Armchair
By Preview
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, iconic, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
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1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
professionally reupholstered in a beautiful and durable, avant-garde linen blue striped fabric. These chairs are
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Avant garde Hynek Gottwald armchair
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Berlin, DE
Untouched avant garde armchair designed and build by Hynek Gottwald in mint condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Tao Comme des Garcons New With Original Tags Black Cotton Avant Garde Top Medium
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Portland, OR
combined the femininity of delicate fabrics with avant garde designs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Shirts

Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Belgium, BE
mustard yellow color French quality velvet fabric. An Avant Garde design made in a traditional way
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knit Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s
By Kenzo
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
/ stone colored Italian lambs wool knit fabric with avant garde dolman / batwing sleeves that puff out
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1980s Italian Shift Dresses

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Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Light Burgundy Glaze with Tencel Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site, sled legs and front with book compartment. Key incl.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
$5,289
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s. Very impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer wit...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Bronze Combo Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking bronze coffee table duo, each piece uniquely cast with complementary forms and rich, dark patina. Designed to sit together as a sculptural centerpiece or stand alone with ...
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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Combo Coffee Table
Bronze Combo Coffee Table
$41,600 / set
H 14.5 in W 27.5 in D 42 in
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Low drawer from Sweden made during the 1970s. The drawer is made of lacquered solid pine with a two large drawers. The drawer is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Ernesto Valabrega Rare Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, armchair, oak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1935 A lounge chair in oak and beige floral patterned upholstery by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega. The expansive upholstere...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ernesto Valabrega Rare Armchair in Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Rare Armchair in Oak
$3,725
H 33.27 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Teak Wenge Sideboard
By RS Associates
Located in Cambridge, US
Canada, ca. 1960s. A handsome sideboard by RS Associates of Montreal - with a decidedly strong Danish modern design. Features high quality teak construction with three wide drawers a...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Teak 
Wenge Sideboard
Teak 
Wenge Sideboard
$6,800
H 32.5 in W 75 in D 18 in
Haagse School Dutch Art Deco side or serving table by Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda, Pander
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A side table or serving table, designed by Hendrik Wouda and manufactured by Pander & Sons, 1920s (marked with metal plate under front drawer). The modernist design with the pointed...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak, Macassar

Lane Rhythm Six Drawer Low Dresser Walnut Ash Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Rhythm Mid century walnut and ash six drawer dresser. Dovetailed drawers. Wonderful wood selection and grain.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol for Edition Rougier sculptural woven rattan lounge chair on black enameled steel frame and tripod legs with round ivory bouclé cushion, France, 1950s....
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

XXL Metallic Ceramic FLoor Table Lamp, Mohair Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic floor lamp, 1970s. This  lamp base brings playful elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. This...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco sideboard / enfilade by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This sideboard is part of the superb set of bar, desk and armchair presented on our site. Structure in s...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

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Avant Garde Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of avant garde fabric available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of avant garde fabric, we have 53 options in-stock, while there are 80 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of avant garde fabric — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of avant garde fabric, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of avant garde fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tacchini, Cassina and Julia Dodza are consistently popular.

How Much is a Avant Garde Fabric?

Prices for a piece of avant garde fabric start at $36 and top out at $124,500 with the average selling for $2,109.
Questions About Avant Garde Fabric
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Avant garde in fashion refers to forward-looking, innovative designs. Avant garde fashion pushes against mainstream trends and proposes unconventional ideas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Avant-garde earrings are earrings that feature bold, experimental designs. Avant-garde jewelry design dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when artists and designers began rejecting traditional conventions and trying out new forms. Avant-garde jewelry may feature asymmetrical shapes, surprising geometric forms or unusual materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of avant-garde jewelry.