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BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Musical Costume Drawing Tony Award Elvis
Located in New York, NY
the back are original gold lame fabric swatches. This drawing is available, along with two other
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1960s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Edward Burra original watercolour Costume design for two young women in Carmen
By Edward Burra
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
watercolour on paper with a swatch of fabric attached (lower right) Signed and inscribed ‘Two young women EJ
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20th Century Surrealist Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
. New luxurious high-end taupe and ivory windowpane-checked velvet upholstery fabric. Very
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

VISIONAIRE 22: Chic by Mario Testino (shrink wrapped)
By Mario Testino, Visionaire
Located in Kleinburg, ON
lipstick imprint on a cocktail napkin, a letter from Catherine Deneuve to Yves Saint Laurent, and swatches
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1990s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper

1970s French Couture Navy Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
second coordinating swatch of fabric has much smaller flowers and a more abstract look. The whole thing
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1970s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" Extremely rare original large scale fabric swatch. This swatch is also in the collection of the Metropolitan
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Linen

Antique J.L. TAYLOR CO 1912 Oversized illustrated swatch card
Located in Newport Beach, CA
wool fabric swatches from Spring Summer 1912 19-1/2" X 14-1/2"
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20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Fabric Swatches

Textile Collage of Lloyd Kiva New Fabric
By Lloyd Kiva New
Located in Santa Fe, NM
vintage fabric swatches created by Cherokee fashion designer Lloyd Kiva new in the 1960s. New ran a
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Midcentury 1970s Milo Baughman for Directional Suede Chrome Lounge Chair
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Detroit, MI
removable. Labels present with original fabric swatch attached.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered as primary fabrication for the
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1970s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered as primary fabrication for the
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1980s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered as primary fabrication for the
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1980s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
pants outift. It includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered as primary
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1970s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
jacket with a pleated skirt. It includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch
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1970s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
sequins jacket. It includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered as primary
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1980s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
gown with floral shoulder accent. It includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch
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1970s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Flowy Olive Green Dress Gouache Ink 1950 s Fashion Illustration
By Gibson Bayh
Located in San Francisco, CA
fashion museums around the world. Bayh often attached a fabric swatch to his designs. Signed lower right.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Belted Navy Blue Dress Gouache Ink Fashion Illustration
By Gibson Bayh
Located in San Francisco, CA
attached a fabric swatch to his designs. Signed lower right. Unframed.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
chiffon with lace overlay. It includes the Dior house stamp as well as original fabric swatch considered
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1970s French Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Settee in Blue Velvet, 1970s
By Thibaut , Milo Baughman
Located in Richmond, VA
breakfast nook, bench seat at a dining table, entryway, etc. To order a fabric swatch for color reference
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20th Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Chrome

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Floral Lattice Lace Mod Dress Original Design
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
(croquis) and fabric swatch. We have decided that the two items (the dress and the art) must be sold
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1960s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Pair of Glass Chairs in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Pittsburg Plate Glass, Louis Dierra
Located in Providence, RI
swatch of this fabric, please just ask. We'd be happy to send you one.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Fully Restored Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Providence, RI
. Color of the fabric is what we would describe as "plum". If you would like a swatch of this fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Chaise Lounge, circa 1976
By Milo Baughman
Located in Providence, RI
a swatch of this fabric, we'd be more than happy to send you one.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Steel

Dunbar Swivel Chair Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Providence, RI
. Newly reupholstered in red chenille. Mahogany base refinished. If you would like a swatch of the fabric
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1960s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs from France
Located in Providence, RI
cushions have internal springs. Very well designed, and constructed. If you would like a swatch of this
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

Newly Upholstered in Knoll Whip Gray Barrel Back Club/Armchairs on Casters, Pair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
easily represented in photographs even under the best of lighting. We have swatches of the fabric to send
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

French 1956 Womens Fashion Design Halftone print with original fabric swatches
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
original fabric swatches are attached to the design. 360mm by 250mm (sheet)
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Lithograph

Givenchy Croquis of a Yellow Evening Gown with Attached Fabric Swatch
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients. Measurements; Height 11.75 Width 8.25
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Givenchy Croquis of a Jacket and Pants with Attached Fabric Swatch
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients. Measurements; Height 11.75" Width 8.25"
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1990s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Chairs in Donghia Beige Fabric
Located in New York, NY
beige fabric (swatch available).
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1970s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

Silvergilt Italian Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stool, having a crown seat of blue and white leopard fabric (swatch available) with nailheads, on a
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20th Century Italian Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Teak, Wool

UPHOLSTERY SALE!! Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery. Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us with any
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Upholstery

Latin American Modern Abstract Painting, Signed Bonilla 1971
By Bonilla
Located in Washington, DC
painted on fabric swatches from mens suits, glued to canvas. Gold leaf frame appears to be original.
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1970s Salvadoran Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Canvas, Fabric

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Chair in Jim Thompson Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Mid-Century Swedish Modern single chair in Jim Thompson Fabric of chartreuse and apple green
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
, newly upholstered in orange wool textile. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Teak, Wool

Swedish Neo-Gothic Mohair Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
head trim. Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us with any questions!
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Swedish Modern Gray Sofa with Chrome Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Very comfortable! Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

UPHOLSTERY SALE! Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
and arm rests. Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Teak

CHANEL Cashmere Coat
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
extra fabric swatch and buttons. 42" bust, 47" waist, 22" sleeve, 40" length.
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1990s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Moderne Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
mahogany arms and legs. Fabric swatch available upon request. Please
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Mahogany

Long Upholstered Bench by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having a rectangular seat of tufted linen fabric (swatch available), on painted and parcel
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1960s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Swedish Modern Loveseat Sofa Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
fabric. -Very comfortable -Matching chair available in another of our listings Fabric swatch
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
fabric. -Very comfortable -Matching loveseat available in another of our listings Fabric swatch
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Vintage Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
is woven in mingled shades of red. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Upholstery

Narrow Directoire Style Window Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fabric (swatch available) with nails.
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1960s Italian Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Directoire Window Seat of Walnut
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
surmounted by rosettes , stuff-over seat of zebra chenille fabric (swatch available) with nails, raised on
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1960s Italian Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

"Pierre Balmain Paris 122 Chantilly"
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Bristol, CT
Chic original watercolour couture fashion sketch replete w/ lace fabric swatch & note attached (LL
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1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Barrel Form Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Upholstered in cut chenille fabric (swatch available) finished with nailheads.
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20th Century Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

UPHOLSTERY SALE! Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
are exceptionally comfortable. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Swedish Art Moderne Open Arm Chair in Elm
Located in Atlanta, GA
/> -Very comfortable Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Painted Silvergilt Italian Armchairs by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
details and oval inset; outswept arms, shield shaped seat upholstered in Fortuny-style fabric (swatch
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1960s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Model 2231-C Wing Lounges in Bouclé, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
bouclé perfectly. Priced as a set. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Two-Piece L Shape Sectional by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
in a light mocha nubby cotton fabric. Swatch available upon request. Overall dimension: 150” wide
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1980s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric

Savonarola Style Window Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
channeled X-frame shape decorated by a pair of crossed ribbons and knops, holding upholstered seat (fabric
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1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Hans Olsen Danish Lounge Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Oakland, CA
off-white Danish wool textile. Raised on tapered walnut legs. Fabric swatch available upon
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Latex, Wool

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Vintage Fabric Swatches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage fabric swatches available for sale. A selection of these works in the Post-War styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add vintage fabric swatches that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Givenchy, Joe Eula, Alexander Girard, Schumacher and Frank Lloyd Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph.

How Much are Vintage Fabric Swatches?

Prices for pieces in our collection of vintage fabric swatches start at $120 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $300.
Questions About Vintage Fabric Swatches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.