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Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986

By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection 1986 . Rare Frank Lloyd Wright fabric swatch books published and produced by Schumacher.

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Late 20th Century American Mission Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Textile

Pierre Balmain Paris 346 Zig Zag
Pierre Balmain Paris 346 Zig Zag

Pierre Balmain Paris 346 Zig Zag

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Pierre Balmain (1914-1982) couture fashion hand-coloured plate with 3 fabric swatches attached designed for New York society icon Nan Kempner (1930-2005) circa 1970s Plate ...

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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric

Givenchy Glam No.16
Givenchy Glam No.16

Givenchy Glam No.16

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy fashion illustration replete w/ two fabric swatches attached c1980s Image Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

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1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Nina Ricci 'Petunia' 77
Nina Ricci 'Petunia' 77

Nina Ricci 'Petunia' 77

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz:16"H x 12"W

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1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pierre Balmain Couture- #107 New Orleans

Pierre Balmain Couture- #107 New Orleans

Located in Bristol, CT

Elegant circa 1970s watercolour from the Paris atelier of Pierre Balmain replete with attached couture plaid fabric swatch Image Sz: 12.25"H x 8.25"W Frame Sz: 17"H x 13"W

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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

"Nina Ricci 'Aster' 83"
"Nina Ricci 'Aster' 83"

"Nina Ricci 'Aster' 83"

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz:16"H x 12"W

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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Glam No. 36
Givenchy Glam No. 36

Givenchy Glam No. 36

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy Paris fashion-plate featuring citron colour glam designs replete w/ two fabric swatches c1970s Image Sz: 11 1/2"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

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1970s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 50

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 50

Located in Bristol, CT

Hand-coloured fashion plate No. 50 designed by Givenchy of Paris c.1980's including 3 fabric swatches attached Plate Sz: 11.5"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12.75"W

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Lithograph

Givenchy Glam No.23
Givenchy Glam No.23

Givenchy Glam No.23

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy Paris (haute couture) hand-coloured fashion plate replete with a floral fabric swatch attached c1980s Image Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 3/8"W

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Givenchy Glam No.45
Givenchy Glam No.45

Givenchy Glam No.45

Located in Bristol, CT

Tres-chic Givenchy Paris hand-coloured fashion plate replete w/ two (pink & black) fabric swatches attached c1980s Art Sz: 11 1/2"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

22551
22551

22551

$950

22551

Located in Bristol, CT

Chic, original watercolour c1980s illustration by Givenchy Paris together w/ a couture fabric swatch attached Plate Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 5/8" w/ lavender mat & y...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris No. 73
Givenchy Paris No. 73

Givenchy Paris No. 73

Located in Bristol, CT

Chic, original watercolour c1980s illustration by Givenchy Paris together w/ a couture fabric swatch attached Plate Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 5/8" w/ lavender mat & y...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris No. 89
Givenchy Paris No. 89

Givenchy Paris No. 89

Located in Bristol, CT

Chic, original watercolour c1980s illustration by Givenchy Paris together w/ a couture fabric swatch attached Plate Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 5/8" w/ lavender mat & y...

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1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Nina Ricci 'Aubepine' 69
Nina Ricci 'Aubepine' 69

Nina Ricci 'Aubepine' 69

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz:16"H x 12"W w/ bue mat & yell...

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1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Givenchy Paris No. 61
Givenchy Paris No. 61

Givenchy Paris No. 61

Located in Bristol, CT

Chic, original watercolour c1980s illustration by Givenchy Paris together w/ a couture fabric swatch attached Plate Sz: 11 3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 5/8" w/ lavender mat & y...

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1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Vintage Swedish Modern Chenille Lounge Armchair
Vintage Swedish Modern Chenille Lounge Armchair

Vintage Swedish Modern Chenille Lounge Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Newly restored and upholstered in high-end tan/beige chenille fabric. Extremely comfortable. Fabric swatch available upon request.

Category

20th Century Swedish Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Chenille

Givenchy Paris Glam No. 86
Givenchy Paris Glam No. 86

Givenchy Paris Glam No. 86

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy haute couture dress design c1980s featuring a chic day at the races ensemble replete w/ a satin fabric swatch attached Art Sz: 11 3/4"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

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1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35
Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35

Located in Bristol, CT

Hand-coloured fashion plate No. 35 with the atelier stamp Givenchy 3, avenue George V together w/ a crepe fabric swatch attached c1980s Art Sz: 11 3/4"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12...

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1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Glam No. 72
Givenchy Glam No. 72

Givenchy Glam No. 72

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy Paris Haute Couture fashion illustration c1980s No.72. with a gold fabric swatch attached Image Sz: 11 3/4"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 15 7/8"H x 12 1/2"W w/ lavender mat & green w...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Ink, Pen

Vintage Jacqmar Wool Coat
Vintage Jacqmar Wool Coat

Vintage Jacqmar Wool Coat

Located in London, GB

It is fully lined and there is an additional fabric swatch.

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1950s British Vintage Fabric Swatches

Pierre Balmain Couture No. 61 Kow. Loon. K. Ja
Pierre Balmain Couture No. 61 Kow. Loon. K. Ja

Pierre Balmain Couture No. 61 Kow. Loon. K. Ja

Located in Bristol, CT

Tres chic, original fashion watercolour illustration for Pierre Balmain Couture together w/ a fabric swatch attached Image Sz: 12 1/8"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 16 7/8" x 12 7/8" w/ ye...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Pierre Balmain Couture No. 415 Versailles
Pierre Balmain Couture No. 415 Versailles

Pierre Balmain Couture No. 415 Versailles

Located in Bristol, CT

Tres chic, original fashion watercolour illustration for Pierre Balmain Couture together w/ a fabric swatch attached Image Sz: 12 1/8"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 16 7/8" x 12 7/8" w/ ye...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered. Upholstery fabric swatch available upon request. We also have set of two available in our other listing. 1Stdibs reference num...

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1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Beech

Chanel 11p Spring 2011 $6780 Crystal Embellished Jacket 36
Chanel 11p Spring 2011 $6780 Crystal Embellished Jacket 36

Chanel 11p Spring 2011 $6780 Crystal Embellished Jacket 36

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Merced, CA

It is adorned with crystal trim throughout, faux pockets, and Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons. This is new with fabric swatch. Fabric is 50% nylon, 28% rayon, 13% polyester, and ...

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Fabric Swatches

"Givenchy Glam"
"Givenchy Glam"

"Givenchy Glam"

Located in Bristol, CT

Chic hand-coloured fashion plate (with fabric swatch attached) by Givenchy Haute Couture Paris Expressly designed for Nan Kempner, New York society hostess (1930- 2005) Art Sz: 11-3...

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Please ask for upholstery fabric swatch if needed. We also have set of six available in our other listing 1Stdibs reference number And matching pair of armchairs 1Stdibs reference ...

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1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Beech

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Knit Overcoat, c. 1980
Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Knit Overcoat, c. 1980

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Knit Overcoat, c. 1980

Located in Houston, TX

Charming ink and pencil fashion sketch of a long pink overcoat with clasp by Paris fashion house Création Corine Marie, circa 1980. Includes original fabric swatch and designer's sta...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Pencil

French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress
French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress

French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Delightful gouache fashion sketch of a ballerina style dress in a deep forest green. Fabric swatch attached upper right. Signed lower left.

Category

1980s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Gouache, Paper

"The King and I" Academy Award Costume Design Musical Film Rodgers & Hammerstein
"The King and I" Academy Award Costume Design Musical Film Rodgers & Hammerstein

"The King and I" Academy Award Costume Design Musical Film Rodgers & Hammerstein

By Irene Sharaff

Located in New York, NY

We've added an image of the other work here. It has fabric swatches attached. The legendary costume designer won both a Tony Award and an Oscar for her work on "The King and I."

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1950s Performance Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

Mid Century Velvet Club Chair & Ottoman
Mid Century Velvet Club Chair & Ottoman

Mid Century Velvet Club Chair & Ottoman

Located in Winter Park, FL

Ottoman has faint fabric line across top, but not very noticeable. Fabric swatch available.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Velvet

Nina Ricci 'Capucine' 68 Watercolor Fashion Plate
Nina Ricci 'Capucine' 68 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Nina Ricci 'Capucine' 68 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12"W Nina Ricci is a ...

Category

1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor

Nina Ricci 'Hibiscus' 71 Watercolor Fashion Plate
Nina Ricci 'Hibiscus' 71 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Nina Ricci 'Hibiscus' 71 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz:16"H x 12"W w/ blue matte & y...

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1960s Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Nina Ricci 'Iris' 81 Watercolor Fashion Plate
Nina Ricci 'Iris' 81 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Nina Ricci 'Iris' 81 Watercolor Fashion Plate

Located in Bristol, CT

Original Nina Ricci watercolor c1960s illustration w/ fabric swatch attached Provenance: a Beverly Hills, CA estate Art Sz: 12"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12"W w/ blue matte & ...

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20th Century Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy
Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy

Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Rochester, England

See listing image for fabric swatch. Made completely from foam, with three different densities, this set was built for comfort.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Rochester, England

See listing image for fabric swatch. Made completely from foam, with three different densities, this set was built for comfort.

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Rochester, England

See listing image for fabric swatch. Made completely from foam, with three different densities, this set was built for comfort.

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Leather

Two Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
Two Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s

Two Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s

By Jaroslav Smidek

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Clients may choose from a wide selection of alternative fabrics and wood finishes. Fabric swatches and wood stain samples can be found at the end of the image gallery.

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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Armchair Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
Armchair Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s

Armchair Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s

By Jaroslav Smidek

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Clients may choose from a range of alternative fabrics and wood finishes. Fabric swatches and wood stain samples can be viewed at the end of the image gallery.

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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bill Gibb 1970s Accordion Pleat Wool Skirt
Bill Gibb 1970s Accordion Pleat Wool Skirt

Bill Gibb 1970s Accordion Pleat Wool Skirt

By Bill Gibb

Located in London, GB

The designer revisited this design a number of times over his career and we have referenced this in one of our photographs with different fabric swatches. The skirt features its ori...

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1970s British Vintage Fabric Swatches

Vintage Original Costume Sketch
Vintage Original Costume Sketch

Vintage Original Costume Sketch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This particular piece is hand-signed and dated "70," and uniquely features the artist's original fabric swatches and handwritten technical notations, offering an intimate glimpse int...

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Late 20th Century American Other Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Glass, Paper

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Black Leather Togo Modular Sofas, Set of Five
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Black Leather Togo Modular Sofas, Set of Five

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Black Leather Togo Modular Sofas, Set of Five

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Rochester, England

This set has been newly reupholstered in a soft black leather (see listing image for fabric swatch). Comprising of a two seater sofa, a three seater sofa, one corner seat, one armch...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Leather, Foam

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Portland, OR

— The shade you will receive is a reproduction that 100% matches the dimensions and construction of the original Martz shade you see in the photo. The fabric will vary slightly, but ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Brass

Chanel Spring 1999 Eggshell Silk Asymmetric Panel Skirt France HTF Rare
Chanel Spring 1999 Eggshell Silk Asymmetric Panel Skirt France HTF Rare

Chanel Spring 1999 Eggshell Silk Asymmetric Panel Skirt France HTF Rare

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

The skirt includes the original fabric swatch and an extra button. Note that images 2 & 3 show an AI model for styling purposes; video is from the runway.

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1990s French Vintage Fabric Swatches

BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Musical Costume Drawing Tony Award Elvis
BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Musical Costume Drawing Tony Award Elvis

BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Musical Costume Drawing Tony Award Elvis

By Miles White

Located in New York, NY

BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Musical Costume Drawing Tony Award Elvis Miles White (1915 – 2000) BYE BYE BIRDIE 11 x 8 inches Mixed Media on Paper Signed Lower Right Frame...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Fabric Swatches

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

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Vintage Fabric Swatches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage fabric swatches available for sale. A selection of these works in the Post-War styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add vintage fabric swatches that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Givenchy, Joe Eula, Alexander Girard, Schumacher and Frank Lloyd Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph.

How Much are Vintage Fabric Swatches?

Prices for pieces in our collection of vintage fabric swatches start at $120 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $300.
Questions About Vintage Fabric Swatches
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    While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.