What is boucle fabric?

Bouclé fabric is a woven wool that joins multiple shades of a color to produce a texture. It is known for being a heavy textile created using looped yarn.

How can you tell the quality of upholstery fabric?

To tell the quality of upholstery fabric, first consider what it's made of. Natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen and silk are often used to produce high-quality fabrics. Some synthetics are also well-made, but quality varies, so conduct some online research to learn about the pros and cons of the specific material. Next, ask the retailer or maker if the fabric has undergone any performance tests and gained any certifications. Scientific tests can be performed to assess how resistant furniture is to staining, fading, pilling and other types of wear and tear. If the fabric has earned certification based on these types of tests, it is generally a good indication that it is quality upholstery. How the fabric is constructed also matters. Those with patterns woven in rather than printed onto them are generally better quality. Reading online reviews can also help you learn more about the quality of upholstery. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of upholstered furniture.

Boucle Upholstery Fabric

Paloma Sofa

Brown Boucle

Mid Century Boucle Lounge Chairs

Wood Boucle Dining Chair

Boucle Stool

Boucle Sofa Beige

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Starboy Boucle Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Matte Brass & Beige Boucle Fabric

$3,500

$4,600

H 30 in W 120 in D 90 in

Weiman/Preview 3 Piece Sectional/Sofa w/ Boucle Upholstery, Circa 1970

By Preview, Weiman

Located in Chicago, IL

Weiman/Preview boucle upholstery, circa 1970. Original with brown boucle fabric.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

$3,000

H 20 in W 46 in D 15 in

Karl Springer Style Waterfall Scroll Bench with Bouclè Upholstery

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic mid-century modern waterfall scroll bench made in the manner and style of Karl Springer. The bench has a modern redux with a stylish and soft bouclè fabric. The bench has beau...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Bisou Armchair Bouclê Snow Upholstery and Wood Base

$1,827 / item

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in

Modern Bisou Armchair Bouclê Snow Upholstery and Wood Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Swooping curves, softly returning arms, and sculptural shape define the Bisou Armchair. The tight but soft seat and back along with clean seam detailing give this piece a clean, tail...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

$1,183 / set

H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Pair Industrial Iron Stools 1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Boucle Upholstery

Located in London, GB

A simple and classic pair of stools from the industrial Scandinavian midcentury design period. The base is a strict iron frame with its original painted light grey colour which over ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Modular Right-Side Sofa in White Boucle Fabric, Customizable Ruy Design

$5,937

H 31 in W 98 in D 39 in

Modular Right-Side Sofa in White Boucle Fabric, Customizable Ruy Design

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A customizable Ruy modular sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in White Boucle fabric, right side module. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Ruy Modular Sofa,...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Modular Left-Side Sofa in White Boucle Fabric, Customizable Ruy Design

$6,268

$5,018 / set

H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Slipper Chairs Bouclé Fabric by Studio APA for Lenzi, Italy, 1960s

By Lenzi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very particular brass feet. Fully new upholstery bouclé fabric. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Ico Luisa ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dandy King Bed Offered In Camio Textured Boucle Fabric

$14,399 / item

H 47 in W 92 in D 88 in

Dandy King Bed Offered In Camio Textured Boucle Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Oscar Chair, in Black Bouclé Nobilis Fabric, Swivel option, Portugal, by Duistt

$3,810 / item

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in

Oscar Chair, in Black Bouclé Nobilis Fabric, Swivel option, Portugal, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Oscar upholstered chair in Black Bouclé Nobilis with COM and swivel options available. Inspired by the poetic curves of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, the Oscar Chair is defined by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Fur, Leather, Wool, Mohair, Velvet, Foam

$10,481

H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 33.86 in

Sofa Stone Boucle Fabric Bianco Onyx by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

The universal shape of the sofa is completed by the beauty of natural stone and the shine of polished metal. Design year: 2021 Sofa with a minimalist shape and stone finish. The prod...

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.

$17,043

$5,750 / set

H 29.75 in W 26 in D 28 in

Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in New Ivory Boucle Fabric

By Jens Risom

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. They have recently been reupholstered in an ivory color boucle fabric and the walnut bases have be...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Wilhelm Knoll "Antimott" Armchairs with Bright Yellow Boucle Art Fabric

$3,501 / set

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco Wilhelm Knoll "Antimott" Armchairs with Bright Yellow Boucle Art Fabric

By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott

Located in Halle, DE

A rare and early elegant pair of armchairs from the "Antimott" line, Wilhelm Knoll, 1930s. With bright yellow bouclé´-art fabric comfortable upholstery/cushions and woven cane back.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Oscar Small Dining Chair, White Bouclé Fabric Nobilis, Swivel option by Duistt

$3,486 / item

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in

Oscar Small Dining Chair, White Bouclé Fabric Nobilis, Swivel option by Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

21st Century Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures f...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage sofa from the 60s, Italian manufacture, white bouclé fabric and wood

$2,451

H 33.86 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in

Vintage sofa from the 60s, Italian manufacture, white bouclé fabric and wood

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The sofa has a simple and light brown teak wood structure, reminiscent of the Danish style. Upholstery in white bouclé fabric. Pizzetti production label, visible in the photos.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Materials

Iron, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Zinc

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in

Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back Aged Polished Brass and Taupe Boucle Cushions

By Bessa

Located in Oporto, PT

Inspiration: The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

H 19 in W 21 in D 19 in

20th Century Pair of Queen Anne Style Mahogany Boucle Upholstered Benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Newly upholstered in a vintage Chanel style boucle fully lined upholstery fabric .The Boucle upholstery grade fabric is a silk and wool blend of black, pink and white with metallic g...

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 57.49 in

T4 Right Sided Corner Sofa in Cream Soda

Located in Izmir, TR

The T4 Corner Sofa designed by Holloway Li for Uma is a robust fiberglass three-seater with cream bouclé textured fabric upholstery. Uma’s T4 collaboration with Holloway Li was unve...

Category

2010s Turkish Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

T4 U Sofa in Cream Soda

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 154.34 in D 57.49 in

T4 U Sofa in Cream Soda

Located in Izmir, TR

The T4 Corner Sofa designed by Holloway Li for Uma is a robust fiberglass three-seater with cream bouclé textured fabric upholstery. Uma’s T4 collaboration with Holloway Li was unve...

Category

2010s Turkish Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Midcentury Swedish Teak Dining Chairs from Troeds, 1960s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in

Set of Four Midcentury Swedish Teak Dining Chairs from Troeds, 1960s

By Troeds Bjarnum 1

Located in Riga, Latvia

This set is in a fully original condition, features a beige boucle fabric upholstery and a solid teak wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

T4 Left Sided Corner Sofa in Cream Soda

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 57.49 in

T4 Left Sided Corner Sofa in Cream Soda

Located in Izmir, TR

The T4 Corner Sofa designed by Holloway Li for Uma is a robust fiberglass three-seater with cream bouclé textured fabric upholstery. Uma’s T4 collaboration with Holloway Li was unve...

Category

2010s Turkish Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Eight Warren Platner Chairs

Sold

H 25 in Dm 53 in

Eight Warren Platner Chairs

By Warren Platner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Platner Collection, chrome-plated steel, white boucle upholstery fabric. Each with Knoll sticker and upholstery label.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

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$1,650 / item

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

Category

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Materials

Brass, Nickel

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$9,920 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

$5,200

H 30 in W 59 in D 32 in

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

$11,433 / item

H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 36.23 in

Dagmar Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Sofa

Located in London, England

Dagmar Karu sofa The Karu sofa has been developed and handmade at our workshops in London. The sofa legs are available in oiled oak, dark fumed oak, oiled walnut (as shown) or dar...

Category

2010s Danish Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

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Boucle Upholstery Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of boucle upholstery fabric you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and bouclé. There are 50 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of boucle upholstery fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of boucle upholstery fabric you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of boucle upholstery fabric, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of boucle upholstery fabric over the years, but those crafted by Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron and Ignazio Gardella are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Boucle Upholstery Fabric?

Prices for a piece of boucle upholstery fabric start at $1,500 and top out at $30,898 with the average selling for $7,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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