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Jim Thompson Silk

Jim Thompson Silk Textile Fabric
By Jim Thompson
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to say? Just say Jim Thompson and imagine a beautiful and lightly valuable fabric. Never used
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Jim Thompson Silk Textile Fabric
Jim Thompson Silk Textile Fabric
H 47.25 in W 230.32 in D 0.04 in
Hand rolled Jim Thompson Silk Scarf
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silk scarf by Jim Thompson. In a super quality silk, the scarf has an orange background
Category

2010s Thai Scarves

Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Farmhouse Hall Entry Bench 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
of teak featuring ladderback design with carved floral acanthus paneled back and Jim Thompson silk
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Jim Thompson British Colonial Style Silk Pillows with Elephants
By Jim Thompson
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful pair of silk throw pillows with elephants carrying gifts in a floral border signed Jim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

American Midcentury Highback Slipper Chairs, c. 1960's, Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wonderful pair of American Midcentury highback slipper chairs newly recovered in Jim Thompson silk
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Silk, Upholstery

A Vintage 1990s silk floral printed scarf by Jim Thompson
Located in London, GB
A great silk scarf by Jim Thompson. The scarf is in a heavy raw silk and hand rolled, with a floral
Category

1990s Thai Scarves

Long Blue Silk Vintage Ikat Scarf Custom Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill
By Jim Thompson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
silk and showcases an ikat pattern with white detail. Paired with a silk backing, this scarf has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Down

Recent Sales

Silk and Down Decorative Pillow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
22" square silk and down decorative pillow. Front is faux leopard and back is a bright gold Jim
Category

2010s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Down

Silk and Down Decorative Pillow
Silk and Down Decorative Pillow
H 22 in W 22 in D 8 in
Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Arm Chairs in Jim Thompson "Wrigley"
Located in Atlanta, GA
introduced by Jim Thompson Silks. Dimensions: 27 ¼”W x 33”D x 37”H Seat depth: 22”D Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Super Stylish Set of 8 Custom Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stunning Jim Thompson silk upholstery. Note: More fabric is available for purchase. Measures: seat
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Important Pair of Period "X" Frame Stools by Jean-Baptiste Lelarge
By Jean Baptiste Lelarge III
Located in Greenwich, CT
dished seats now upholstered in vintage Jim Thompson silk, over curved "X" frames, the legs joined by
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair Art Deco Chairs in Zebra Velvet by Axel Einar Hjort for NK
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Atlanta, GA
). Newly restored and reupholstered in Jim Thompson Silk USA "Velvet Illusion" in black and white zebra
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Jim Thompson Black Thai Silk Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely black fan shaped handbag was created by Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company, a name usually
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Jim Thompson for Liberty Silk Kaftan
Located in London, GB
A great silk kaftan ideal for holiday and cruise wear. The kaftan is in a wonderful print of grey
Category

1980s Thai Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Multi Colour Silk Skirt by Jim Thompson
Located in London, GB
A wonderful headturning vintage silk skirt by Jim Thompson. In various shades of gold and brown
Category

1980s Thai Skirts

Kunming Chairs, Art Deco
Located in London, England
: Wood, chinoiserie silk by Jim Thompson and Wood Description: The art deco elegance of the chair frame
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Kunming Chairs, Art Deco
Kunming Chairs, Art Deco
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Burl Walnut Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Bowed arms gracefully terminate into an upholstered seat newly recovered in a green Jim Thompson raw
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Burl Walnut Side Chair
Art Deco Burl Walnut Side Chair
H 37 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Antique Biedermeier Revival Sofa Upolstered in Jim Thompson Silk Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
in a blue Jim Thompson silk velvet. Extremely comfortable, sturdy and solid with beautiful ebonized
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas

Nagara Couture for Jim Thompson 2 Pieces Silk Pants and Top
By Jim Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nagara Couture for Jim Thompson 2 pieces 100 % silk pants and top, Vintage Nagara by Jim Thompson
Category

20th Century Thai Bohemian Textiles

Materials

Silk

Untitled- Blue Tiger Silk Print
Located in Houston, TX
: Jim Thompson worked with textiles with the intention of revitalizing the Thai silk industry. His works
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Animal Prints

Materials

Silk

Vintage Jim Thompson Hand Woven Thai Silk Caftan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Take lounging to a whole new level with this Jim Thompson caftan made from hand woven Thai silk in
Category

1980s Thai Kaftans

Vintage Jim Thompson Hand Woven Thai Silk Robe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Take lounging to a whole new level with this Jim Thompson robe made from hand woven Thai silk in a
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Robes

Vintage Jim Thompson Hand Woven Thai Silk Robe
Vintage Jim Thompson Hand Woven Thai Silk Robe
Size: Unmarked (Fits Variety of Sizes)
Vintage Star of Siam Hand Woven Thai Silk Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the Jim Thompson Thai silk company which was dedicated to bringing the craftsmanship of silk
Category

1970s Thai Blouses

Vintage Star of Siam Hand Woven Thai Silk Top
Vintage Star of Siam Hand Woven Thai Silk Top
Size: Unmarked (Fits Range 4-8)
Pillow 19th Century Tapestry
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century tapestry made into pillow. Jim Thompson silk.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Pillow 19th Century Tapestry
Pillow 19th Century Tapestry
H 21 in W 29 in D 12 in
Edward Wormley sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Washington, DC
An angled sofa, model 6329A, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Upholstered in deep olive Jim Thompson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Edward Wormley sofa
Edward Wormley sofa
H 31 in W 102 in D 49 in
Set of Ten Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Thompson silk.
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Upholstered Dining Chairs
H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 17 in
Pair of Upholstered Chairs by Kerstin Horlin - Holmquist
Located in Chicago, IL
These are beautiful and comfortable chairs covered in a beautiful cream colored Jim Thompson silk.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Club Chairs

sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Washington, DC
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 6329. The sofa has been reupholstered in deep olive Jim Thompson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 31 in W 102 in D 49 in
18th Century French Walnut Regence Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18TH CENTURY FRENCH WALNUT OF THE PERIOD REGENCE ARM CHAIR WITH JIM THOMPSON SILK FABRIC (TWO
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Early 1900's Fauteul From Cafe' De Paiz Paris (two available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's Arm Chair From Cafe'De Paiz Paris Upholstered in Jim Thompson Silk 20''seat height
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Pair Directoire fauteuls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thompson silk on the back side. Very fine carvings.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair Directoire fauteuls
Pair Directoire fauteuls
H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Hamburg, DE
armchairs are new upholstered in a golden Jim Thompson silk.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
1980s Jim Thompson Blue and White Elephant Framed Silk Pillows, Pair
By Jim Thompson
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, pair of 1980s Jim Thompson framed pillow cases. The pair has a lovely
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Silk

Vintage JIM THOMPSON 1960's Dupioni spun silk ivory & pink dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage JIM THOMPSON 1960's Dupioni spun silk ivory & bright pink dress. Large scale gingham
Category

1960s Thai Day Dresses

Jim Thompson Red Silk Picture Frame
By Jim Thompson
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Jim Thompson Red Silk Picture Frame. Red and gold silk with woven metallic threads. Glass inset
Category

1990s Asian Bohemian Picture Frames

Materials

Silk, Glass

Jim Thompson Red Silk Picture Frame
Jim Thompson Red Silk Picture Frame
H 8.75 in W 6.75 in D 0.75 in
Small Silk Picture Frame by Jim Thompson Fabrics
By Jim Thompson
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Small silk picture frame by Jim Thompson Fabrics Size: 5" H x 5" W x 1" D.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Bohemian Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Silk

Custom Parrot Dining Table and 12 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swan chairs, Original Jim Thompson Silk, Much of the interior was Designed by Billy Haines and many
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Jim Thompson Tomato Red Vintage Picture Frame
By Jim Thompson
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Jim Thompson Tomato Red Vintage Picture Frame Since 1947 Jim Thompson has been known for sleek and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Picture Frames

Materials

Silk, Glass

Jim Thompson Golden Yellow Thai Silk Dress, 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely rare and absolutely beautiful 1980's Jim Thompson Thai silk dress. Fully lined in silk
Category

1960s Thai Casual Dresses

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

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Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid syca...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

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Jim Thompson Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jim thompson silk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A jim thompson silk — often made from fabric, silk and wood — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage jim thompson silk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jim thompson silk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right jim thompson silk, those designed in Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jim thompson silk over the years, but those crafted by Jim Thompson, C.M. Madsen and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jim Thompson Silk?

Prices for a jim thompson silk start at $65 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $662.
Questions About Jim Thompson Silk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jim Thompson was an American buinsnessman famous for reviving the silk industry in Thailand. He co-founded the Thai Silk Company Limited in 1948. He was also a spy and avid collector of art from Southeast Asia. Shop an array of Jim Thompson fabric on 1stDibs.