Mid-Century Modern Textiles
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Handwoven Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Dusty Pink Burgundy Grey
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Inspired by decorative stone and iron work, the Ixelles cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our stud...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Block Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow Grey Black Neutral
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
Handwoven on a dobby loom in our studio using soft merino lambswool and a traditional extra weft weaving technique, each cushion is meticulously made by hand.
The cushion is backed with handwoven Harris Tweed and comes with an optional cushion insert filled with British fleece, making this a completely sustainable product.
Two pieces available. Further pieces can be made to order. Also available in Indigo, Grey/Indigo, Papaya, and Piccalilli Yellow.
A bespoke option is available in colours / size of the client's choice.
**Please note orders outside of the UK will be sent without the British Fleece insert. The shipping cost on the listing for orders outside of the UK is for the cushion cover only. If you would like to purchase the cushion with the insert you will need to request a shipping quotation..**
Front: Handwoven British-sourced Merino Lambswool
Back: Handwoven Harris Tweed in Mid Grey or Charcoal with zip
Optional Cushion Insert: 100% cotton cambric cover with zip filled with British Dorset...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pierre Cardin Leather Jacket, Men's Small or Women's Large
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage brushed leather zippered motorcycle jacket with folding collar and tri-band decorative racing stripes across the breast and up and down the front sides. Brown satin lining. M...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Leather
1970s Vintage Moroccan Kilim Pillow Cushion
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Moroccan floor cushion pouf pillow
Kilim Fabric bold color geometric design
21 x 21 x 7 h
Original vintage condition.
Refer to images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Pair of Vintage Green Red & Yellow Crewel Pillows Bolsters MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vintage Green Red & Yellow Crewel Pillows Bolsters MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile
Pair of Pillows Italian Embroidered Silk and Velvet Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Refined pair of embroidered silk cushions...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Italian Pillows Handmade in Dedar Satin Fabric and Velvet
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Pillo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Satin, Velvet
Set of Four Christian Dior Colorful Silk Scarfs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare set of 4 Christian Dior silk scarfs.
2 square examples and 2 triangles.
Condition: vintage 1970s, very good, clean, wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Modern Toile 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Modern Toile by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a box edge finish. This layered, mystically-inflected toile based on Ren...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. "Design 102" Extremely rare original large scale fabric swatch. This swatch is also in the collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Mink Fur Scarf, Black and White, 1960s Style, Chic Scarf by Area ID, New Skins
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful new mink scarf in a 1960s style, deigned by Area ID.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fur
Zabihi Collection Round Indian Textile Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Indian Textile
Measures: 16'' x 18''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Set 2 Colorful Birds Textured Linen Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Belgium Textured Linen in colorful Birds pattern Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern.
Complete pillow, filled with flair down & closure is the classic invisible zip...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down
New Handmade Traditional Kilim Cushion Cover Bold Wool Scatter Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Farnsworth Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Pillow Cover
Located in Middelburg, NL
Based in the Netherlands and India's Uttar Pradesh, Jupe by Jackie is an internationally renowned fashion brand born out of a desire to shine light on the art of hand embroidery: a d...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Kulikovo II, Hand Embroidered Cushion by Jupe by Jackie
Located in Middelburg, NL
Intricate rich textures set in an interesting colour combination embroidered by hand. Black silk velvet cushion cover with an intricate design en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Romeo Reyna Textile Art Tapestry Pillow, 1960
By Romeo Reyna
Located in Chicago, IL
Romeo Reyna Textile, Macrame, Hand Woven Art Tapestry Pillow, 1960
Second pillow sold in separate listing.
Measures 27" x 27" & 14" thick
PRICE IS PER P...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Set 2 Blue and Lilac Birds Linen Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Belgium Textured Linen in blue and lilac Birds pattern Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern.
Complete pillow, filled with flair down & closure is the classic invisib...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down
Belgium Textured Linen Butterfly Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Belgium Textured Linen Butterfly Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern.
Complete pillow, filled with flair down & closure is the classic invisible zipper.
Very good original ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Down, Linen
Set 3 Blue Bamboo Textured Linen Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Belgium Textured Linen blue Bamboo pattern Fabric Down-Filled Pillow Mid-Century Modern.
Complete pillow, filled with flair down & closure is the classic invisible zipper.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen, Down
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Angora
Pillow case made from Anatolian Vintage Textiles
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow was made from vintage hand woven textiles. Our addition to the piece is silk hand stitching as a detail.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Moorea Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Moorea by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a knife edge finish. A statement-making print with embroidered details. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Polyester
Boris Kroll Pillow
By Boris Kroll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boris Kroll Fabric sample made into a 16" square pillow with Black mohair Backing. Pillow comes with its Boris Kroll Fabric Label. Pillow Fabric dates ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and goat hair coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow case id made from a vintage cotton and goat hair coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Goat Hair, Cotton, Silk
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and wool coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian roller printed textiles had been exported to central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian roller printed textiles had been exported to central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid-20th C.
These textiles used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian Roller printed textiles had been exported to Central asian countries starting from the 19th C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for their caftans, and used as quilt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
5 Pieces of Mira x Fabric by Verner Panton, and One Piece of 70's Fabric
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have 2 pieces of Green Velour Squares by Panton for Mira X formerly curtains some fading on one and a split on the other as per photos. Two pieces of Blue Purple and Red squares, ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Persian Soumac Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Soumac rug.
15'' x 17''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Blue and White Stripe Satin Scarf Pillow with Down Fill, 2 Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage satin scarf turned down filled lumbar pillow. This beautiful nautical motif scarf was found at the estate of a well-known Oklahoma woman. Her home was filled with fine furnishings from across the globe. And her closet was packed full of unique items from vintage Chanel scarves...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Karin Carlander, 2022 Walnut Heddles Throw For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karin Carlander, 2022 Walnut Heddles Throw For Karakter
Weaver and textile artist Karin Carlander interprets classic techniques as the backbone of her creative process.
When it ca...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
17th Century Flemish 14" X 8" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add a touch of old-world elegance with our 17th Century Flemish Pillow. Measuring 14" x 8", its classic design and petite size make it a versatile accent for any cozy corner.
Category
17th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Flemish 11" X 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Infuse your space with historic charm using our 17th Century Flemish Pillow. At 11" x 9", its detailed design and compact size make it a perfect accent for any chair or bed.
Category
17th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Karin Carlander Grey Heddles Throw For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karin Carlander, 2022 Grey Heddles Throw For Karakter
Weaver and textile artist Karin Carlander interprets classic techniques as the backbone of her creative process.
When it cam...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Jonathan Adler Orange Flair Primaloft Down-Filled Pillows Mid-Century Modern Set
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 'My Primaloft Pillow' in Orange Cotton by Jonathan Adler made for Bloomingdale's.
Complete pillows, filled with flair down & closure is the classic invisible zipper.
Both p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Metal
Karin Carlander, 2022 Green Heddles Throw Wool Blanket For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karin Carlander, 2022 Green Heddles Throw For Karakter
Weaver and textile artist Karin Carlander interprets classic techniques as the backbone of her creative process.
When it cam...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of Karel Appel Curtains, 1963, Documented at Stedelijk Musem
By Karel Appel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare and impressive pair of large cotton ''gordijnstof' curtains, designed in 1963 by world renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006) for the textile company Hermann Hartman & Co of Amsterdam.
This extremely rare, original repeat print textile is documented in the Stedelijk museum's textile collection under object nubmer KNA 1998, please see image 2.
Each curtain measures 56.7" X 83.85" (144cm X 213cm).
'Gordijnstof' translates as "curtain fabric" confirming that this textile was originally designed by Appel specifically for use as curtains however being of such an impressive dimension these examples could equally be used as wall hangings ,as photographed, or mounted on both sides of a screen or mounted and framed as an art work in its own right , a practice which is becoming increasingly commonplace as high end textile designs by important artists are becoming increasingly valued , appreciated and sought after in the marketplace.
Appel's paintings and sculptures can be found in the collections of some of the world's most prominent museums including the Museum of Modern art in New York and Tate Modern ,London.
Each curtain is of a very impressive scale with each measuring
56.7 " (144 cm) X 83.85" (213cm).
The curtains are signed on the banding KUNSTENAAR DESSIN ONTWERP Karel Appel, HARTMAN PRINT, AMSTERDAM. Another of Appel's designs for Hermann Hartman,Amsterdam can be found in the collection of the national textile museum in Holland. Please see image 9.
Even a small sample of this 1963 textile in good condition would be hard to find today but to find two large scale Appel curtains intact and in beautiful unfaded condition with no staining or fraying must be next to unique today. This is a very rare find and certainly a unique opportunity.
Image 10 shows Karel Appel in his atelier in New York in 1966.
Provenance:
These curtains come from the private collection of a retired Professor from Oxford,UK.
Biography:
Karel Appel was an Expressionist Dutch painter. He was a member of the famous Cobra, the European group of the late 1940s to early 1950s, which promoted spontaneous expressionism and abstract features in painting. Appel's paintings incorporate applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality or a schizophrenic innocence. Later in life, Appel turned to creating figurative sculptures. Examples of his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, Boymans-Van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam, and other collections. Expressionist painter Karel Appel made a name for himself in the world of painting by creating a majestic collection of highly distinguishable work for which he became internationally renowned. From the start, art curators could not ignore Appel's work, which has been exhibited at major museums around the world, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Manhattan-based Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Though Appel is widely recognized as one of the best-known Dutch Expressionist painters of all time, he was also a passionate printmaker, sculptor, and ceramicist.
Karel Appel’s childhood and early life
Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in his parents’ house at 7 Dapperstraat, Amsterdam. His father, Jan Appel, owned a barbershop. His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers. He studied art from 1940 to 1943 at the Rejksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts during the German occupation and befriended young painter Corneille and, some years later, Constant. His parents opposed his choice to become an artist, leading him to leave home. This was also necessary to hide himself from the German police so that he would not be picked up and sent to Germany to work in the weapon industry. Appel produced his first real painting on canvas, which was a still life of a fruit basket at the age of fourteen. On his fifteenth birthday, his wealthy uncle Karel Chevalier gave him a paint set and an easel and some lessons on painting.
Career.
In 1946, his first solo show was held in Groningen, Netherlands. He also participated in the Jonge Schilders exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam nd created a buzz in the art world, as it generated a huge scandal and many objections in the press and public. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by the French brute-art artist Jean Dubuffet. In 1947, he started sculpting with various used materials and painted them in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, blue and black. Karel Appel became the member of Nederlandse Experimentele Group in Holland along with the young Dutch painters Anton Rooskens...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
A Large Modernist Abstract Tapestry by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist wool woven tapestry designed by French artist and designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001) circa 1960s. The piece is signed with Matégot and monogrammed TMP fino (Manufactur...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Canvas, Wool
1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Immerse yourself in the whispers of Victorian elegance with our 1854 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 9". This captivating pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needlework 20" x 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Indulge in the regal charm of the past with our stunning 1850 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 20" x 9". This exquisite pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of the Victo...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 16"X8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Experience the elegance of 1850 English Needlework with our 16"X8" pillow. Meticulously crafted, this piece brings Victorian charm to your decor, showcasing intricate stitches and ti...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 23"X8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Discover sophistication in every stitch with our English Needlework Pillow, measuring 23"x6". Immerse your living space in timeless charm as this meticulously crafted accent piece co...
Category
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-century Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern textiles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern textiles made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Bloomingdale's, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jonathan Adler, and Seref Ozen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $62 and tops out at $188,000 while the average work can sell for $325.