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What is considered vintage fabric?

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What is considered vintage fabric?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Elegant Art Deco Armchair 1920s White Fabric Reupholstered Vintage Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
thoughtfully re-upholstered in crisp white fabric, bringing new life to its timeless design. A fine example of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Vintage Lounge Chairs with Holographic Fabric Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. They have been recently reupholstered with a holographic patterned fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sofa with Fabric and Vinyl Upholstery German Import
Located in Seattle, WA
designs of contemporary sofas. Its upholstery combines a woven, textured fabric in earthy mustard, brown
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Geometric Upholstery Fabric
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Garnerville, NY
Vintage Thayer Cogging velvet upholstery fabric. Sumptuous deep gold and scarlet red upholstery
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Red Painted Louis XV Style Daybed, Silk Plaid Fabric with Cabriole Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
This vintage daybed showcases a Louis XV or Rococo Revival influence, with its curvilinear lines
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Vintage Thonet Armchair, 1970s–1980s, Teak Wood Frame, Peach Fabric Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet Armchair, 1970s–1980s Only 1 available A beautiful vintage armchair attributed to Thonet
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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