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Givenchy Croquis of Ruffled Silk Print 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 Polka Dot Cocktail Dress 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 an Ethnic Patterned Silk Dress 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 Black Lace Cocktail Dress 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

Givenchy Croquis of a Floral Lame Cocktail Dress 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

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Gown with Bows 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

Givenchy Croquis of a High Low Hem Dress 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

Givenchy Croquis of a Black and White Cocktail Dress 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

Frank lloyd Wright Schumacher Textile Swatch fabric Collection 1986
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright fabric swatch books and sheer panels published and produced by Schumacher, six
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Textile

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Large Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
approximate. Approx 42 fabric swatches '
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Late 20th Century American Mission Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Textile

Danish Teak Armchair in Yellow Wool Fabric
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
-quality yellow wool textile. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Wool, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
comfortable! Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us with any questions!
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Pair of Vintage Armless Striped Slipper Chairs c. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
/> Fabric swatch available upon request.
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1940s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric

Highback Walnut and Chenille Slipper Chairs, Art Deco Style
Located in Westport, CT
). Fabric swatch available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Walnut Dining Chairs in Turquoise
By Johannes Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
wool textile from Denmark. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Halston 1970 s Ultrasuede Dress Fashion Sketch by Joe Eula with Fabric Sample
By Joe Eula
Located in New Hope, PA
, complete with an attached fabric swatch of Ultrasuede. This drawing is from an estate auction of personal
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1970s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Smashing Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Directional tag. Fabric swatches available upon request. Seat height 18 in.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

CHRISTO THE GATES-CENTRAL PARK - 1986
By Christo
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Christo 'The Gates-Central Park - 1986' Hand signed Offset lithograph in colors, fabric swatch 29
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Offset

Six French Mid-Century Mens Fashion Designs Vintage Suit Lithograph Print
By Jean Darroux
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Parisien fashion periodical. Bottom right corner has an original fabric swatch. Jean Darroux was a Parisien
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Lithograph

Paul McCobb Wingback Sofa, 1955
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
. We have a pair of these sofas available. Priced per sofa. Please do contact us for a fabric swatch or
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Wool
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
-upholstered in heavy wool by Kravet. Round supports are newly fitted with walnut in a medium. Fabric swatch
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstery if interested for an additional charge. You can send COM or we can send fabric swatches to you
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Iron

French Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Embellished Jacket Blouse
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
Jean Patou, 1979. Fabric swatches attached in upper margin. Original artwork on paper displayed on
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Paper

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Embroidered Maxi Dress, c. 1980
Located in Houston, TX
house Création Corine Marie, circa 1980. Includes original fabric swatch and designer's stamp lower
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Pencil

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Yellow Coat, c. 1980
Located in Houston, TX
Création Corine Marie, circa 1980. Includes original fabric swatch and designer's stamp lower right
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Ink, Pencil

French Fashion Sketch - Khaki Green Skirt
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
long coat by French fashion designer Jean Patou, 1979. Fabric swatches attached in upper margin. Signed
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Paper

French Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Trench Coat
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
Patou, 1979. Dated lower left and fabric swatches attached upper left. Designer's stamp lower right
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Paper

Chanel wool and alpaca short Jacket, 1999
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
eye closure. Extra fabric swatch. Chain at hem. No lining. Condition: Excellent. 42/ US 8
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1990s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Navy Royal Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
newly fitted with brass. Directional label remains attached underneath. Fabric swatch available upon
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

CHRISTO THE UMBRELLAS, JOINT PROJECT FOR JAPAN AND THE U.S.A. (BLUE), 1987
By Christo
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
lithograph in colors, fabric swatch 29 1/4 × 23 in 74.3 × 58.4 cm sheet: 33.625 h × 27 w in (85 × 69 cm
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Offset

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
espresso. Directional label remains attached underneath. Fabric swatch available upon request. Two sofas
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

1940s Fritz Hansen Tufted Settee and Wingback Armchair Set
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
the Minimalist upholstery. A fabric swatch is available. Measure: Wingback 26.5" width, 29
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Wood

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Italian Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
natural finished walnut. Fabric swatch available upon request. Other designers working in the organic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Halston Fashion Illustration by Joe Eula, Martha Graham estate
By Halston, Joe Eula
Located in New Hope, PA
attached fabric swatch. This drawing is from the estate of Martha Graham, a close personal friend of
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1970s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Halston Fashion Illustration by Joe Eula, Martha Graham estate
By Halston, Joe Eula
Located in New Hope, PA
attached fabric swatch. This drawing is from the estate of Martha Graham, a close personal friend of
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1970s American Vintage Fabric Swatches

French Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Asymmetrical Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
designer Jean Patou, 1979. Fabric swatches attached in upper margin. Dated lower left. Original artwork
Category

1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Ink, Paper

Vintage Christian Dior Fashion Sketch - Black Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
lined in plush fur by Christian Dior, 1977. Christian Dior Fashion House stamp. Fabric swatch attached
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Vintage Christian Dior Fashion Sketch - Blue Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
blue by Christian Dior, 1977. Christian Dior Fashion House stamp. Fabric swatches attached in left
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Set of Six Swedish Rococo Mahogany Side Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
desired quality - and not a flaw. Fabric swatch available upon request.
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Haute Couture Fashion Sketch- Black Skirt
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
simple grey and pink by French haute couture designer Jean Patou, 1979. Signed lower left. Fabric
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Burnt Orange Mohair Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Price is for the pair. Fabric swatch available upon request. Dimensions: Back height
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Fabric Swatches

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Beige Outfits
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
tones by Paris Haute Couture designer Jean Patou, 1979. Signed lower left. Includes original fabric
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Pair of Baker Greek Key Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ralph Lauren Leopard Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Banner Elk, NC
real leopard skin, only softer. See photo of fabric swatch. Also, see last photo, a Baker Furniture ad
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Maple

Pair of Baker Greek Key Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ralph Lauren Leopard Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Banner Elk, NC
real leopard skin, only softer. See photo of fabric swatch. Also, see last photo, a Baker Furniture ad
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950 s
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
best- a fabric swatch is available upon request. These are a bit larger in scale than most slipper
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa with Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, round plinths. Retains original Directional tags and fabric swatch. Condition: Excellent original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Textile

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Cream Leather Togo, Set of Four
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
leather fabric (see listing image for fabric swatch) Made completely from foam, with three different
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcovering Fabric Book Catalogue Reference Set
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed by Wright, two books bearing fabric swatches,"Prints", "Wovens", "Wallcoverings." Book: 12" H x 9
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper

runway CHANEL 97A blue wool tweed multicolor pom-pom adorned crop jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
good, this item was pre-owned and is in very good condition. Comes with: Spare fabric swatch. SIZING
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1990s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

Vintage Balmain Spots Stripes Fashion Sketch
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
by the haute couture Balmain Fashion House of Paris, circa 1960. Fabric swatch attached upper left
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1950s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Vintage French Haute Couture Fashion Sketch - Gradient Stripes
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
brown stripes by French designer Jean Patou, 1979. Signed lower left. Fabric swatches attached upper
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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Paper

Original Early Matched Pair of Vladimir Kagan Sofas with Original Ephemera
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
documentation, including the receipt for the sofas, fabric, and delivery; as well as the original fabric swatch
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Ultrasuede

Look Homeward, Angel , Anthony Perkins Costume, Broadway, Motley, Academy Award
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
designer notes and bearing costumer's fabric swatches. Costumes for this production were mostly undertaken
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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Watercolor, Graphite

CHRISTO TWO LOWER MANHATTAN WRAPPED BUILDINGS - 1985
By Christo
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Offset lithograph in colors, fabric swatch Size: 36 x 27 inches Year: 1985 Publisher: Nouvelles Image
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Offset

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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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards
Located in New York, NY
Bark On the back of the frame are fabric swatches of the design along with Chita’s then phone number
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1960s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Pair of Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
hint of blush mohair fabric. If you need a swatch, please let us know. Dimension: 35.5” high, 24
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

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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.