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What is horsehair fabric used for?
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Horsehair fabric is used for upholstery as well as the crafts of horsehair hitching, horsehair braiding, pottery, and even jewelry. This type of fabric is coveted for both its lustre and durability.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Handmade Savoir Max Bed in Velvet with a Horsehair Fabric Border, US King Size
Located in London, GB
horsehair fabric border which extends to the base. The combination of contrasting textures elevates the
Category
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Velvet
19th Century French Pair of Carved Mahogany and Green Horsehair Fabric Armchairs
By Meunier
Located in London, GB
A pair of armchairs stamped Veuve Meunier of Paris
Constructed in a well figured mahogany, which has been excellently carved; rising from addorsed feline claw footed legs to the f...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Regency Antique Simulated Rosewood Gilt Lined X Frame Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London, upholstered in beige horsehair fabric.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Beech
French 19th Century Cherrywood Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
lines and recently upholstered in black horsehair fabric with a woven neoclassical motif. C. 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
