Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Vintage Nursery Designer’s Guild English Fabric Pillow Toys Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A fabulous vintage nursery designer’s guild English fabric pillow toys with Irish linen cushion
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Textile
$549
H 24 in W 24 in D 10 in
Fabric Remnant of Designer Guild
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual scrap of fabric with leaves in a calm tone, embossed velvet, suitable for any setting.
It
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Late 20th Century English International Style Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
retouched with Guild fabric. Designer Guild is an international company based in London and stores all over
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric
A set of four Italian 1970s chairs with gilt metal legs in blue velvet fabric
Located in London, GB
A set of four Italian 1970s armchairs with gilt metal legs, reupholstered in Designers guild blue
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
$5,835 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Vorst, BE
fold-out leg rest cleverly stored under the seat. Fully re-upholstered in Designers Guild Kimmel fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$8,017
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
. Newly upholstered in Designers Guild “Verese” Kingfisher velvet fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
$6,522
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, London
Designers Guild
Measure: seat height 42cm.
Denmark 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Bench
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
history in luxurious Designers Guild "Mattiazzo" fabric. The diffused floral pattern of the fabric is
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Guild velvet fabric in gold / yellow color.
Wonderful in person.
The chair is in wonderful vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
$1,316
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
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Vintage Nursery Designer’s Guild English Fabric Pillow Toys Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Vintage nursery designer’s guild English fabric pillow toys with Irish Linen cushion large
This
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 24 in W 24 in D 10 in
Italian Set of Four Dinning Chairs, Italy circa 1960
Located in Munich, DE
and newly upholstered with Designer Guild ribbed velvet fabric.
Measurements: height 85 cm, depth 45
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Armchairs, Italy circa 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant pair of armchairs, Italy circa 1950, reupholstered by Designers Guild light brown/silver
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Munich, DE
armchair with brass legs. Completely reupholstered and newly upholstered with green fabric by Designer
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
Guglielmo Veronesi Two Seater Sofa, Newly Upholstered Designers Guild Fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
" velvet fabric. The colour is "Mist" product number F1190/55 and can be looked up on The Designers Guild
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 58.67 in L 33.08 in
Lovely 1950s Gio Ponti Style Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Designer Guild Fabric
Located in London, GB
reupholstered in designer guild blue velvet and gold fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in West Hartford, CT
A single, newly reupholstered in Designer's Guild fabric, lounge chair, circa 1970s.
Made in the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
feet and reuphostered with designers guild fabric
Very confortable seat
Perfect condition
Category
1950s Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
feet and reuphostered with designers guild fabric
Very confortable seat
Perfect condition
Category
1950s Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs by Joseph André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
feet and reuphostered with designers guild fabric
Large and confortable seat
Perfect condition
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
feet and reuphostered with designers guild fabric
Large and confortable seat
Perfect condition
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Marco Zanuso Reclining Chairs
By Marco Zanuso, Mobili Pizzetti
Located in London, GB
Marco Zanuso for Mobili Pizzetti reclining chairs.
Re upholstered in blue Designers Guild fabric
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
1970s Pine Sofa in Boucle
Located in London, London
textural fluffy yarn so very soft and tactile
Designers Guild fabric
Canvas seat and back supports
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Pair of 1950s Italian Slipper Chairs in Boucle
Located in London, London
fluffy yarn so very soft and tactile
Designers Guild fabric
Black metal legs
Brass feet
1950s Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Steel
Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair Italian Armchairs Upholstered in Guild Green Velvet
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Designer Guild. Designer Guild, founded in 1970 by Tricia Guild is an international home and lifestyle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Paris, FR
restored in a green textured fabric from Designers Guild.
Chic and very representative of the glamorous
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Joseph-André Motte - Pair of 770 Lounge Chairs and for Steiner - France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
metal legs.
Designer Guild bouclette fabric.
Height: 90 cm
Width: 81 cm
Depth: 88 cm
Seat Height: 44 cm
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 31.89 in D 34.65 in
Unusual Pair of Italian 1970s Cantilevered Armchairs with Brushed Metal Legs
Located in London, GB
-upholstered in Designers Guild "Matarta Slate" fabric which is part of their faux leather range.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Italian Sofa 1950, Reupholstered in Chocolate Bouclé
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
a chocolate bouclé fabric from Designers Guild. Oblique metal base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Italian Armchairs 1950, Reupholstered in Chocolate Bouclé
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
, restored with a chocolate bouclé fabric from Designers Guild. Oblique metal base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Bouclé
Pair Of Early Teak Spade Chairs By Finn Juhl for France Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, London
spade chair
Teak
Early version
New Baluchi natural fabric by Designers Guild
Seat height 45cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Velvet, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hitchin, England
A Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' modular sofa for B&B Italia with new linen colour Designers Guild
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Velvet
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in L 25.6 in
1950s Italian Bedroom or Slipper Chair in Faux Fur
Located in London, London
, covered in Designers Guild faux fur fabric. This luxurious material not only adds a layer of tactile
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Faux Fur
Pair of Green Armchairs by Joseph-Andre Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black iron feet and reuphostered with designers guild fabric
Large and confortable seat
Perfect
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Ico Parisi Style Sofa, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
. Designer's Guild.
Fabric ref. Designer's Guild. F1190/14 Varese. Colour. Delft.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
Set of Ten Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in London, London
Lacroix for designers Guild fabric
Danish
1960s
Measures: Seat height 45 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Wood
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Italian 1970s Sofa by Saporro for Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Paris, FR
textured fabric from Designers Guild.
Chic and very representative of the glamorous design period of the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Ico Parisi Curved Four-Seat Sofa
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in London, GB
Guild geometric velvet grey fabric. Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantu, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Sofa, Italian circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Perfect sofa, Italy circa 1950, reupholstered, new Designers Guild Fabric, color: light gray, brass
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of solid Honduran mahogany armchairs covered in Designers Guild fabric. Designed by T.C
Category
20th Century American Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Chippendale Wing Chairs
Located in Bridport, CT
Refurbished and newly upholstered with a wool and cashmere Designers Guild fabric. New finish on
Category
1970s American Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Milo Baughman Chrome Box Arm Chairs, 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Canaan, CT
!
Ready to go with original fabric, or jazz them up with Designers Guild fabrics !!
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
1970s Chrome Flat Bar Floating Sofa-Designer Guild Ombre Effect Jacquard Velvet
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
from all the angles.
Fabric: Designer Guild, Monplaisir
78% Viscose,16% Poly, 6% Linen
30,000
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 79 in D 32 in
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
, completely new padded, new fabric by Designers Guild, inside heavy wooden frame.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant pair of armchairs, Italy, circa 1950, reupholstered with new fabric by Designers Guild
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Benches, Italy, circa 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
polished legs, massive brass legs, reupholstered with designers Guild turquoise blue velvet fabric, piping
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs by I.S.A, Italy, circa 1950
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Munich, DE
blue velvet fabric by Designer Guild, wooden black shellack polished legs with brass feet. Elegant
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
Swedish Large Brass Table Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish brass table lamp with an Italian-made off-white bouclé shade fabric from Designers Guild
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Triva Armchair by Bengt Ruda from 1957
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Stockholm, SE
from Designers Guild’s Lana collection.
We bought this char in November of 2021 at an auction in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
Crapaud Chair, 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ezra is adjusted to MOMIQ design. The front has been upholstered with a new fabric Shima from Designers
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Suzani Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Louis XV Bergère Style Chair 20th Century with Pink Velvet Fabric and Suzani
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
beech wood and has cabriole legs. The front has been upholstered with a new fabric from Designers Guild
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Beech
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Pair of French 1940s Boudoir Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of boudoir chairs upholstered in Designers Guild Asti fabric.
Category
1940s French Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Chairs
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
fabric from Designers Guild’s Lana collection.
These chairs were bought at an auction in Stockholm in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan, Teak
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1970s Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
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Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
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Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Petite Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather many structured Murano glasses, beautifully refracting the light with very heavy quality.
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Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass
$2,034 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Vintage Green Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor.
The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Wood
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Fine Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant black lacquer console table with five drawers, brass fitting. Simple form and beautiful color. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared man...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Carved Beds with Toile
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of French walnut hand-carved beds featuring blue and white toile upholstery. Crafted in the grand neoclassical Louis XVI taste by Bardie in the Bordeaux region of Fra...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Iron
Valerio Adami
By Valerio Adami
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautifull 1970's litograph by the world famous pop artist Valerio Adami. The art work is in great condition.
Measurements without frame and passe partout H.63 x W.47 cm.
Valerio A...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Pair Italian White Wood Elegant Lounge Chairs, 1960's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of beautiful deep and stylish lounge chairs. Incredible shape and newly upholstered and comfortable. Chic lines.
These are imported from Italy.
Same era as: Charlott...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Wood, Cotton
$6,500 / set
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$15,400 / set
H 77.96 in W 55.91 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$4,200 / set
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Ceramic
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene.
Square oak pedestal.
Category
2010s Philippine Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
Materials
Oak
Walnut Orange MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
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Birch, Walnut, Plywood
$1,149 / item
H 29 in W 48 in D 17 in
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Designers Guild Fabric
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Vintage Designers Guild Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage designers guild fabric for your home. Frequently made of fabric, linen and silk, every item from our selection of vintage designers guild fabric was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of vintage designers guild fabric — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of vintage designers guild fabric, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of vintage designers guild fabric that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cartier, Magnus Olesen and Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Designers Guild Fabric?
Prices for a piece of vintage designers guild fabric can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $227 and can go as high as $46,272, while the average can fetch as much as $1,591.
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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