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Retro Color Swatches

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin Textile, Tapestry Swatch, Blue, 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
also original color swatches. Measures: 52" x 23 1/2.” Rare 1st generation original large scale fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Color Swatches

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Textile, Linen

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin Textile, Tapestry Swatch, Blue, 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
also original color swatches. Measures: 52" x 23 1/2.” Rare 1st generation original large scale fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Color Swatches

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Textile, Linen

Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch with a minimal design and acid green color, along the entire strap there is the
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

Vintage Swatch GK154 Cuzco Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch watch from the 1993 collection. Country and romantic design watch, along the strap
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

Original Vintage Car Advertising Poster Volkswagen Limousine VW Automobile Retro
Located in London, GB
Weißwandreifen gegen Mehrpreis / White wall tyres available upon request at an additional cost - and a colour
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1950s German Retro Color Swatches

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Paper

Mendini Watch Tower by Alessandro Mendini for Swatch #1358
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
renowned Italian designer Alessandro Mendini and Swatch. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this
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Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Plastic

Homage to Kenneth Koch with Hearts, Bread Sky - Pop Art print showing food, love
By Jim Dine
Located in New York, NY
Jim Dine Kenneth Koch Homage (Oh Scarf of Paradise, Blue Sky is Bread to the Scarf), 1966 Color
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1960s Pop Art Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph, Pencil

Blocks of Color on a Red Field in Acrylic on Textured Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Blocks of Color on a Red Field in Acrylic on Textured Paper Abstract color field composition by
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Paper, Acrylic

"A Tint Book Of Historical Colours Suitable For Decorative Work" 1961
Located in Bristol, CT
[73] pp. Containing 136 pasted-in paint swatches protected w/ tissue guards Thos. Parsons & Sons
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1960s Retro Color Swatches

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Paper

Givenchy Glam No. 36
Located in Bristol, CT
Givenchy Paris fashion-plate featuring citron colour glam designs replete w/ two fabric swatches
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1970s Retro Color Swatches

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Watercolor

Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
walnut frames that appear to cradle the newly upholstered seats. We would call the fabric color sage, or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Retro Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Marge Carson Carved Living Room Beauvais Bench Settee Newly Upholstered
By Marge Carson
Located in Chicago, IL
. We can custom upholster this in any color/fabric, contact us for pricing and swatches. Circa 1980 W
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1980s American Victorian Retro Color Swatches

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Velvet, Wood

Patchwork Abstracted Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
color, reminiscent of viewing agricultural land from a high vantage point. In addition to swatches of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Paper, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Newsprint, Tissue Paper

August Yellow Picture - large, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A tapestry of glorious colour meets the viewer’s eye in this gorgeous abstract work by Milly
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1970s Abstract Retro Color Swatches

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mandarin Jazz - large, orange, blue, teal, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Milly Ristvedt. Swatches of orange, violet, turquoise and black appear in a rhythmic ‘dance’ across the
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1980s Abstract Retro Color Swatches

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Canvas, Acrylic

Women in Purple and Shadow - Figurative Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is abstracted swatches of
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1980s Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Paper

Pink Nude - Original Screen Print by N. Simbari - 1976
By Nicola Simbari
Located in Roma, IT
. Gorgeous original artwork representing a female figure in an abstract background of light pink color
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1970s Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

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Screen

Crazy Horse No.7 - Front View of Nude Female
By Nicola Simbari
Located in Roma, IT
Crazy Horse No.7 - Front View of Nude Female is an original color serigraph realized by Nicola
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1970s Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

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Screen

Rare Pair of Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
iconic two-tone color combinations. The sophisticated muted blue-green of the seat and back interacts
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Beech

Staten Island Ferry in New York Harbor with Orange light on Statue of Liberty
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
swatches of flat color than about capturing a familiar New York scene. The print is signed, dated, and
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1970s Impressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Inkjet

"Cranberry Bog" Purple, Red, Black, and Gold Abstract Mixed Media Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
purple, red, black, and swatches of gold leaf. The drawing is beautifully matted and displayed in a
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1990s Abstract Retro Color Swatches

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Gold Leaf

poster Carciofo Cromatico
By Massimo Caiazzo
Located in Milano, IT
comunicazione. Presidente di IACC Italia, sede di International Association of Colour Consultant, fondata nel
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1990s Italian Retro Color Swatches

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Paper

poster Carciofo Cromatico
poster Carciofo Cromatico
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Transparency, signed limited edition print from pioneering British Pop Artist
By Joe Tilson
Located in New York, NY
Joe Tilson Transparency, 1970 Color silkscreen Signed and numbered 166 from the edition of 500 in
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1970s Pop Art Retro Color Swatches

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Screen, Pencil

Fantasy, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, as the nature of the medium precludes the possibility of reworking even a single line. “The color of
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1990s Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Tableau, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, number
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, as the nature of the medium precludes the possibility of reworking even a single line. “The color of
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1990s Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
by Bengt Lindström Paris, ABCD, 1976. Original etching in color Limited edition 90 ex. This is the
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1970s Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
by Bengt Lindström Paris, ABCD, 1976. Original etching in color Limited edition 90 ex. This is the
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1970s Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
by Bengt Lindström Paris, ABCD, 1976. Original etching in color Limited edition 90 ex. This is the
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1970s Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
by Bengt Lindström Paris, ABCD, 1976. Original etching in color Limited edition 90 ex. This is the
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1970s Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Engraving

Original Vintage Car Advertising Poster Volkswagen Limousine VW Automobile Retro
Located in London, GB
Weißwandreifen gegen Mehrpreis / White wall tyres available upon request at an additional cost - and a colour
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1950s Retro Color Swatches

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Paper

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The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Retro Color Swatches

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Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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'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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Textile

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
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This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Retro Color Swatches

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Hardwood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Metal

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Retro Color Swatches

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Clay, Earthenware

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Retro Color Swatches

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Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Textile, Wood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Oak, Plywood

Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Medium Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Travertine

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Textile, Wood

Vintage Swatch The Poet GP107 Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Swatch Vintage from the 1993 collection. A design that speaks for itself, along the strap you can recognize the work of De Chirico "The poet", a metaphysical painting, with...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Retro Color Swatches

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Brass

Tissot PRC200 Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T055.217.16.032.02
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
New With Defects Tissot PR200 Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T055.217.16.032.02. Has a small dent and micro-scratches on the bezel, and the band has dry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Color Swatches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1990s Swatch Automatic Watch
By Swatch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming pre-owned very good condition swatch automatic watch from the 90s . Its Unique blue
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1990s Swiss Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hammer and Sickle Black and White (Unique)
By Andy Warhol
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hammer and sickle with simple illustrated lines. Diverting from the use of color swatches in the
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1970s Pop Art Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Screen

Fully Restored Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Providence, RI
. Color of the fabric is what we would describe as "plum". If you would like a swatch of this fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance
By Finn Juhl, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Framingham, MA
. The original swatch of yellow wool Knoll fabric and original vertical bowtie are label wrapped up
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Aluminum, Metal

Newly Upholstered in Knoll Whip Gray Barrel Back Club/Armchairs on Casters, Pair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
club / armchairs on casters. The color and texture of the Knoll "Whip" gray Leatherette fabric is not
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Brass

LeRoy Neiman Secretariat Big Red Serigraph Hand Signed Sports Horse Racing Art
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Bloomington, MN
LeRoy Neiman Original and Authentic Color Serigraph, "Secretariat - Big Red", Professionally Custom
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1970s Post-Impressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Screen

Untitled (Orange)
By Lynne Drexler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
work as a colorist and his theories on color that would be one of Drexler's most significant influences
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled (Green & Pink)
By Lynne Drexler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
work as a colorist and his theories on color that would be one of Drexler's most significant influences
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Paper, Mixed Media

Golf Scene with Greens Gallery Figures, Color Field Painting, Blue and Green
By Bob Peak
Located in Miami, FL
, Peak shows his distinctive hybrid style of narrative art expressed in large swatches of color but
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1960s Color-Field Retro Color Swatches

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Oil, Fiberboard

Christian Lacroix Black and Multi Color Floral Silk Brocade Top and Skirt, 1980s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Vintage Christian Lacroix bustier and skirt set is an exquisite combination of color and
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1980s French Retro Color Swatches

Blancpain Swiss 1960 French Retro Modern Bracelet Watch In 18Kt Gold & Gemstones
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 0.96 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Dial: Round golden, analog with batons and
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1960s Swiss Modernist Retro Color Swatches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chanel Open Weave Jacket, 1999
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Austin, TX
1999 Chanel open weave loose jacket , double breast pockets, beige, turquoise, cream color. Chain
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1990s French Retro Color Swatches

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Sofa with All New Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
with a dynamic design and super comfortable too! Please note: If you like, we can send a swatch of
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Leather, Rosewood

Brayton International Upholstered Chrome Frame Daybed or Bench
By Brayton International
Located in Chicago, IL
heathered wool bouclé fabric in a mushroom brown color. Tight upholstered seat with original channeled
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Chrome, Steel

Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
-weave fabric with natural striations. The fabric is a warm light stone color. A fabric swatch is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Sofa
Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Sofa
H 30 in W 94 in L 30 in
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Chair in Jim Thompson Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
swatch available upon request. *Color in the last photograph is accurate. For some reason, this
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Upholstery

Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Lounge Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
soft basket-weave fabric with natural striations. The fabric is a warm light stone color. A fabric
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall High Back Sculptural Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
basket-weave fabric with natural striations. The fabric is a warm light stone color. A fabric swatch is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Presage: Paris Fashion Forecast.
Located in New York, NY
. Illustrated throughout with colour plates, fabric swatches and photographs. Small folio preserved in
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1960s Retro Color Swatches

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Paper

Dunbar Sofa, Brass Legs by Edward Wiormley Real Mohair Fabric, Excellent
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jofa Marlow Mohair, Pearl, with a retail value of $600 per yard. The color is a light gray/beige/taupe
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
. Directional label. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Fabric: Kvadrat /Maharam Hero: Color 101
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Wool, Wood, Upholstery, Lucite

Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
very soft basket-weave fabric with natural striations. The fabric is a warm light stone color. A fabric
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Kurt Ostervig Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
swatch is available upon request. Fabric: Luna textiles Llinen: Color checkerboard 45% linen, 28
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
white field decorated with a variety of vivid color blocks that are offset by the negative space created
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1960s Moroccan Retro Color Swatches

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug
W 72 in L 52 in
Pair of Directional Fully Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
newly upholstered in a felted wool by Kvadrat / Maharam. The color of the fabric is a sophisticated dark
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Pair Asymmetrical Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
cushion. Seat height 19" H. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Nautilus shaped corkscrew chairs
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite

Fully Upholstered "Miami" Wrap around Arm Chaise Lounge for Weiman Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Michael Wolk
Located in Chicago, IL
, circa 1980s. The chaise has been newly upholstered in a plush wool velvet. The color of the fabric is a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
dimensions. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Fabric: Kvadrat /Maharam Hero: Color 101 96% wool
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
a lovely selection of elegant earthy colors. Each compartmental color block features secondary
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Wool

The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair'. As a reference to the colour & quality of the fabric, we are always pleased to send you a
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1960s Danish Retro Color Swatches

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Steel

The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner
The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner
H 41.34 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa Sculptural Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
been newly upholstered in a felted wool fabric in a sophisticated slightly feathered rust color. A
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Atelier International, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
mousy brown / gray chenille which the color is best described as Weimaraner. A fabric swatch is
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll, 1958 Olive Green Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Last photo shows actual colour best. If desired we can send out a swatch of the original leather.    
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Steel

Florence Knoll, 1958 Olive Green Leather Sofa
Florence Knoll, 1958 Olive Green Leather Sofa
H 30.71 in W 89.77 in D 31.5 in
Interior Crafts Channeled Back Two Piece Sofa by Richard Himmel
By Interior Crafts, Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
fabric is a pale bone color with gray striations. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Modern clean
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1970s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Open Back Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
creates an unexpected negative space. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Fabric: Pierre Frey
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Steel, Chrome

Flat-Bar Club Chairs in Navy Leather by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilton, CT
this color with their chromed frames is outstanding, sure to fit with ease in a variety of interior
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Steel

Richard Himmel for Interior Crafts Channeled Back Two Piece Sectional Sofa
By Interior Crafts, Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
fabric is a pale bone color with gray striations. A fabric swatch is available upon request. Modern clean
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1970s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Fabric, Upholstery

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Two Seat Sofa for Cassina
By Cassina, Atelier International, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
in a warm mousy brown / gray chenille which the color is best described as Weimaraner. A fabric
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Chrome, Steel

Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
in the lacquer that can be mailed out so you can use them as swatch boards to ensure the color works
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Color Swatches

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Atelier International, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
in a warm mousy brown / gray chenille which the color is best described as Weimaraner. A fabric
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Chrome, Steel

CHANEL white boucle 1piece shoulder 4 pocket 3/4 sleeve silver chain jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model Name / Style: Tweed jacket Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid
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1990s French Retro Color Swatches

Georgia Suite: Of Terrain - warm, earth tones, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Swatches of pure colour float across the canvas in this engaging abstract painting by Milly
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1980s Abstract Retro Color Swatches

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Canvas, Acrylic

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set for Cassina
By Cassina, Atelier International, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
ottoman is newly upholstered in a warm mousy brown / gray chenille which the color is best described as
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Chrome, Steel

Three-Seat "Model 1307" Sofa in Mohair by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Wilton, CT
long lasting integrity. We chose a rich Mohair in Clay for this restoration, a handsome color which
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

Saarinen Executive Armchair, Vintage Knoll, in new Italian Floral Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
COM. Feel free to contact Montage to request a swatch of material in your desired color. These are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Steel, Chrome

CHANEL 96A vintage black cashmere 4 pocket mandarin collar military jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 96A Model Name / Style: Cashmere Material: Cashmere Color: Black
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1990s French Retro Color Swatches

Pair of Gio Ponti Italian Walnut Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
natural heathered wool bouclé fabric in a sophisticated mushroom brown color. The new cushions provide
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Wool, Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Taliesin Design 107 Lotus Pink Textile, 1956
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of fabric (large 52” x 24” designer swatch with tags and in original binding at top) produced in
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1950s American Prairie School Retro Color Swatches

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Cotton, Linen

Postmodern Table Clock by George Sowden for Neos, Italy, 1988
By George Sowden
Located in Chicago, IL
: George Sowden Material: Ceramic, Glass, Metal Condition: New In Box Color: Black, Grey, White
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Ceramic

Midi à Vétheuil
By Jean Paul Riopelle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
surround the structure. Riopelle's signature swatches of color gently frame the perimeter of the work
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1980s Abstract Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Vintage Modernist Framed Figurative Swedish Oil Painting - Pensive Nude
Located in Bristol, GB
understanding of colour theory as layers and pairs of contrasting shades sit beside and on top of one another
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1960s Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Swatch Color Window GB715
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage watch from the Swatch 1991 collection. This model is a great classic, with the soft rubber
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1990s European Contemporary Retro Color Swatches

Swatch Vasily Maxi, 1987 Giant Wall Clock
By Swatch
Located in Hastings, GB
Vasily maxi swatch 1987 210cm height, 31cm width, 9cm depth 'Vasily' giant wall clock swatch
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1980s Swiss Retro Color Swatches

Materials

Plastic

Swatch Vasily Maxi, 1987 Giant Wall Clock
Swatch Vasily Maxi, 1987 Giant Wall Clock
H 82.68 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
clear blue and backs are pale mint green. Color swatches available upon request. Professional
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Wool, Teak

Swatch : Color Explosion - Original lithograph (Mourlot, 1992)
By Sam Francis
Located in Paris, FR
Sam FRANCIS Color explosion, 1992 Original lithograph Unsigned On Arches vellum 86.5 x 29.5 cm
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1990s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Swatch : Color Explosion - Original lithograph (Mourlot, 1992)
By Sam Francis
Located in Paris, FR
Sam FRANCIS Color explosion, 1992 Original lithograph Unsigned On Arches vellum 86.5 x 29.5 cm
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1990s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Swatch : Color Explosion - Original lithograph (Mourlot, 1992)
By Sam Francis
Located in Paris, FR
Sam FRANCIS Color explosion, 1992 Original lithograph Unsigned On Arches vellum 86.5 x 29.5 cm
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1990s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Swatch : Color Explosion - Original lithograph (Mourlot, 1992)
By Sam Francis
Located in Paris, FR
Sam FRANCIS Color explosion, 1992 Original lithograph Unsigned On Arches vellum 86.5 x 29.5 cm
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1990s American Modern Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Untitled (Swatch Watch) by Sam Francis
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
of an edition of 2,500 and was commissioned by the watch company Swatch. Francis was an American
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

Untitled (Swatch Watch) by Sam Francis
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
of an edition of 2,500 and was commissioned by the watch company Swatch. Francis was an American
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Color Swatches

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Lithograph

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Retro Color Swatches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro color swatches available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro color swatches — often made from fabric, linen and textile — can elevate any home. Retro color swatches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro color swatches are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Directional, George Sowden and Paul McCobb each produced beautiful retro color swatches that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Color Swatches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,806, while they’re typically $186 on the low end and $17,500 highest priced.