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French Art Nouveau fabric w artichokes 08562: There are eight large pieces of this Art Nouveau artichoke motif. The background is a tone-on-tone simple floral motif in a café au lait shade. The foreground motif is done in shades of dark mahogany brown, muted maize and olive. This fabric is printed on both sides as was the fashion at the time. 30"W x 104"H. Ca. 1910

$155.00 USD per piece

french vintage barkcloth fabric 07176 07176: Here is a piece of a late 19th century medium-weight cotton fabric woven with a slight twill texture, similar to barkcloth, which the French call cretonne. The vertical motif is of pale orchids and tiny marguerites with soft green leaves and is a seldom-seen variation on the floral stripe pattern. This very pretty piece measures 33"W x 98"H. The pale stripe measures 7.5" wide.

$85.00 USD
French Arts and Crafts embroidery 08570: This small Arts and Crafts table cover is made of a woven cotton that is hand-embroidered over the pattern. The piece is then finished with a scalloped crocheted trim. A close-up can be seen <HERE> and the reverse seen <HERE.> 32"W x 23"H with a 2 1/8" edging. This would make a wonderful pillow top. Ca. 1910

$25.00 USD
french antique fabric 07450 07450: There are two pieces of this pretty medium-weight 19th century French cotton print fabric. The background is a creamy off-white. The foreground motif is an all-over scattered floral which includes stylized tulips, windblown peonies and roses. The colors are in the  muted sun-drenched shades of a late-autumn day. Excellent condition. 32"W x 50"H. Late 19th century.

$55.00 USD per piece
French antique fabric
08407: Here is a pretty percale weight cotton pattern from the late 19th century. The background is a beautiful cherry red, while the lace-like meandering ribbon motif entwines a garland of pale pink flowers, including roses and dahlias. Good condition. 31"W x 59"H. Ca. 1890

$95.00 USD
French antique toile with birds 08573: There are two large pieces of this late-19th century red and off-white toile with a very charming motif. Found amongst the undulating reeds are pretty songbirds, both in flight and perched. The fabric is in overall good condition, but one piece has an area of discoloration. Each piece measures 33"W x 60"H. Ca. 1880

$150.00 USD for the piece without the spot and $120.00 USD for the other
French vintage linen tea  towel


08264: This is a heavy rustic linen tea towel with a blue stripe, a hanging loop and a tiny red cross-stitch monogram. The blue and white kitchen accessories are rarely found. Overall good solid condition, but a couple of small spots. 28"W x 34"H.  Ca. 1920

$24.00 USD
french antique fabric 07824 07824: Here are two large pieces of never-used medium-weight cotton fabric from the late 19th century. The background is a deep brown-black. The beautifully rendered foreground motif of poppies and roses is in saturated, muted tones of green and red with highlights of ivory. The elegant play of light and shadow on the flowers and leaves resembles an oil painting. Each piece of yet-unused fabric measures 33"W x 50"L.  Ca. 1880

$90.00 USD per piece
french art nouveau fabric 07743
07743: Here is a lovely piece of a French percale-weight cotton fabric with a creamy-white background. The dramatic, large-scale foreground motif is of undulating poppies done in warm tones that include maize, butter-yellow and gold. This piece was originally part of a large set of curtains and bed hangings in a belle époque Pyrenees spa hotel that closed prior to WWI. 33"W x 45"H. The poppies measure approximately 8" across! Ca. 1900

$95.00 USD (HOLD)

french vintage tapestry fabric 08400: Here is a piece of unused French vintage tapestry fabric in a cotton-wool blend. The color is less golden than the photo appears. The classical central bouquet motif includes roses and tulips surrounded by trailing ribbons and climbing branches with fruit. This piece measures 24"W x 27"H which is perfect size to make a sumptuous cushion or for small upholstery projects. A micro view can be seen <HERE> and the back side can be seen <HERE.> Ca. 1950.

$50.00 USD
french vintage floral fabric 07479
07479: This is a large piece of medium-weight unused fabric from the 1920s. Called soie granité, this fabric is a cotton-silk blend that has a slightly pebbly texture. The closely-packed, large-scale dramatic floral motif includes chrysanthemums, dahlias and zinnias, done in shades of ivory and rose. The background is just off-white. This piece measures 30"W x 65"L. Ca. 1920

$135.00 USD

french vintage red ticking fabric 07632
07632: Here is a very pretty piece of French vintage red ticking fabric in very dark red with narrow candy stripes in off-white and shades rose. This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of France and was originally the covering for featherbed pillows. All tickings have been washed and ironed. 49"W x 66"H (seam). Ca. 1920

$55.00 USD

french antique fabric 06608

06608: Here are two pieces of a wonderful French late-19th century percale print fabric. The background is a very deep shade of green. The foreground pattern is a columnar floral motif and includes mauve poppies, tiny lilies of the valley and ragged golden mums! The colors are deeply saturated and the design is beautifully balanced creating a very pleasing aura to this fabric. The pieces are in overall good condition, although there a few small flaws. 31"W x 54"L.  Ca. 1890 (I also have a pair of curtains.)

$95.00 USD per piece

french vintage printed linen fabric 06219
06219: Here are two pieces of unused French printed linen from the end of the 19th century. The background of this high-quality fabric is an off-white with a lavender 18th-century-inspired vermicelli pattern. The unusual foreground motif, in deep ochre shades, is of large circular cartouches festooned with garlands and a central bouquet of ragged tulips and lilies-of-the-valley. A micro-view can be seen <HERE.> Each piece measures 31"W x 63"H. The cartouche measures 12" across. Ca. 1890

$120.00 USD per piece

french antique fabric birds

07347: Here are two large pieces of charming Napoleon III-era antique cotton fabric. Printed on a black background, the foreground features a pastel-shaded pheasant at the center of a repeating motif. This bird is standing proudly under a rose-laden trellis while tiny songbirds gather flowering vines for garlands. A micro view of the central motif can be seen <HERE.> 31.5"W x 50"H.  Ca. 1870

$120.00 USD per piece

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