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Funky Vincent van Gogh Inspired "Yarn" Art, circa 1960s
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vincent van Gogh inspired "yarn" Art, circa 1960s "very unusual and funky" collage made of
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Vintage MCM Latchhooked Yarn Art of Potted Flowers
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Latchhooked Yarn Art of Potted Flowers. Pretty piece!
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Fancy Yarn
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Fancy Yarn" is a Polaroid, Polacolor by pop American artist Andy
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Polaroid

Ruth Buchholz (1911-2002) - German School Mid 20th Century Etching, Winding Yarn
Located in Corsham, GB
A charmingly naive mid Century etching showing two children sitting in a window, winding yarn into
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Mid-20th Century Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Etching

Folk Art Suede Leather Giraffe Stuffed Animal
Located in Ferndale, MI
and lashes and a mane made of black yarn. All seaming is tight. No stains.
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1970s American Folk Art Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Suede, Nylon, Yarn, Plastic

Robert Kid Fabric & Yarn Weaving Sculptural
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Robert Kidd was a graduate of Cranbrook Academy of Art. He was a weaver and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Canvas, Burlap, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

Large Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This expansive fiber art weaving by Janet Kuemmerlein boasts a vibrant palette of yellow, orange
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn, Rope, Plywood

Summer and Winter, Mid-Century Tapestry, Woven Hanging, Textile Wall Sculpture
By Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler School of Art. Her career as an artist spans the
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1970s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Textile, Linen, Thread, Yarn, Fabric, Tapestry

Samaras at Whitney Museum of American Art Exhibition Poster
By Lucas Samaras
Located in New York, NY
Lucas Samaras Samaras at Whitney Museum of American Art Exhibition Poster, 1973 Offset lithograph
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1970s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Gleaming Temples - Wall Hanging Woven Silk, Gold and Silver Leaf by Glen Kaufman
By Glen Kaufman
Located in Wilton, CT
yarn-dyed woven silk, gold and silver leaf
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1990s Other Art Style Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of tribal patterns
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 92.92 in W 43.31 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Stunning Tribal Motifs & Colors, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An wonderful example of a west timor ikat textile. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 86.62 in W 41.34 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Island with Stunning Naturally Coloured Dye, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. A wonderful textile with distinct tribal motifs
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of tribal patterns
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1980s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 107.09 in W 46.86 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of tribal patterns
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 87.41 in W 38.59 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a mix of tribal patterns as well as
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
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H 71.26 in W 51.19 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Island with Stunning Naturally Coloured Dye, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. This textile is know as a "Tais" – meaning
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 89.77 in W 36.23 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 97.25 in W 40.16 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Stunning Tribal Motifs & Colors, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a west timor ikat textile. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of tribal patterns
Category

1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
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H 98.43 in W 37.8 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Stunning Tribal Motifs & Colors, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An wonderful example of a west timor ikat textile. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

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Yarn

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...
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1950s Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Very Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
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H 97.25 in W 53.94 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly orange coloured
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
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H 70.08 in W 38.19 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Very long Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly blue pigment with
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
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H 101.19 in W 37.41 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array of distinct tribal
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly dark blue background
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
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H 110.24 in W 41.34 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly dark blue background
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
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H 105.91 in W 41.74 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor with Naturally Coloured Dye & Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The blue foreground brings to life the array of
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes scattered throughout
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
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H 39.77 in W 26.78 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. This textile is tubular for ease to be worn as a
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Flores Island, Indonesia
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H 54.34 in W 25.6 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes scattered throughout
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
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H 40.16 in W 30.32 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes scattered throughout
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia
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H 44.49 in W 27.96 in D 0.02 in
Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The dark blue foreground brings to life the
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia
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H 50.01 in W 23.63 in D 0.02 in
French Art Deco Tapestry
Located in Beirut, LB
Tapestry of French origin (circa 1950) printed and signed, representing a playful and cheerful scene of troubadours and musicians in Harlequin costumes dancing and singing for a vill...
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1950s French Art Deco Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Wool, Yarn

French Art Deco Tapestry
French Art Deco Tapestry
H 0.16 in W 53.15 in D 41.34 in
Handwoven pillow with brown, white, orange and pink stripes and fringe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of a variety of textural wool yarns, creating a broken striped pattern of white against a dark brown
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1980s Contemporary Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Textile, Wool

Dos á Dos
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
English slang. The first in these series were made of soft materials, such as cloth or yarn, and were
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Late 20th Century Post-War Retro Yarn Art

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Polyurethane

Untitled double sided mixed media work on bespoke 3-D standalone frame
Located in New York, NY
incorporation of un-stretched hand-dyed canvas, rope, yarn, beads, and wood. Shields moved to New York City in
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1970s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Textile, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Thread, Pencil

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
By Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Janet Kuemmerlein's stunning fiber art piece, measuring 24”x 26”, is a captivating exploration of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Fabric, Yarn

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
H 24 in W 26 in D 2.5 in
Marco, Mid-Century Polish Tapestry by Zofia Butrymowicz
Located in Wilton, CT
. Butrymowicz's body of work continues to influence the fiber art world to this day. "New experiments in art
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1960s Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool

Abstract Mixed Media Biomorphism Wall Sculpture. Miami Artist Carol K Brown
By Carol K. Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, digital and installation art. She has received the State of Florida Fine Arts Fellowship (1983
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1990s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

Abstract Mixed Media Biomorphism Wall Sculpture. Miami Artist Carol K Brown
By Carol K. Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, digital and installation art. She has received the State of Florida Fine Arts Fellowship (1983
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1990s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

Abstract Mixed Media Biomorphism Wall Sculpture. Miami Artist Carol K Brown
By Carol K. Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, digital and installation art. She has received the State of Florida Fine Arts Fellowship (1983
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1990s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

Abstract Mixed Media Biomorphism Wall Sculpture. Miami Artist Carol K Brown
By Carol K. Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, digital and installation art. She has received the State of Florida Fine Arts Fellowship (1983
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1990s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

Abstract Mixed Media Biomorphism Wall Sculpture. Miami Artist Carol K Brown
By Carol K. Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, digital and installation art. She has received the State of Florida Fine Arts Fellowship (1983
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1990s Abstract Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

Wall Art Weaving with Beads and Feathers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Unique, folded weaving with cascading yarn embellished with tucked feathers & beads. Organic earth
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Yarn

Vintage American Hooked Rug of Birds in Tree Nest in Lavender, Brown, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
a wonderful wall art. Please note the companion item to this is SKU 2038, which is depiction of a
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug with a Standing Squirrel in Lavender, Khaki
Located in Barrington, IL
wonderful wall art. Please note the companion item to this is SKU 2040, which is depiction of a two birds
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1970s Large Wood, Copper Inlay Sculpture Wall Relief Tropical Flowers Motif
By Helen Weber
Located in Surfside, FL
Polynesian motif with tropical flowers. "Art belongs everywhere from cruise ships to churches" This has been
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1970s American Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Copper

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Multicolor Block Pattern in Green, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
recently yarn using the hooking technique. Because of the delicacy in the material and construction of
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Wool, Burlap, Cotton

Italian modern Wall light sign by Lane Marzotto in plastic and metal, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
clothing, not only yarns and fabrics, but also clothes. "I usually wear Marzotto" reads a rather famous
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Metal

1970s Hungarian Daisy Tapestry Fiber Art and Wool Wall Hanging
Located in Garnerville, NY
Vibrant and colorful floral fiber art wall hanging. Signed on the reverse, Szazsorszep, P. Szaboeva
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1970s Hungarian Post-Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Wool, Jute, Yarn, Wood

Vintage 1970s Horse Portrait, Needlepoint Embroidery in Brass Frame
Located in East Quogue, NY
. The item is offered framed. The wool yarn colors are vivid and bright. The embroidery is in great
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1970s American Modern Retro Yarn Art

Materials

Wool

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Retro Yarn Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of retro yarn art you’re looking for. Frequently made of cord, yarn and fabric, every item from our selection of retro yarn art was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of retro yarn art, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Andrea Spadini, Harold Laynor and Luis Montiel each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of retro yarn art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Yarn Art?

A piece of retro yarn art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.