Textiles page 7 - items at reduced price
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07021: This is a small piece of mid-century modern vintage fabric from the esteemed French company, Marignan. The background is a clear blue, while the modernist, abstract art foreground motif is done in yellow, green, red and black. This piece measures 22"W x 42"H. $25.00 USD |
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08310: This exotic percale-weight cotton fabric has an
inky-black background and a foreground motif that is a mixture of
feathery ferns and full-blown summer roses! The delicate
fern fronds are printed in several shades of green which gives them
a realistic appearance. The roses are in muted reds
and ivory. This design is well-balanced and beautifully printed. A micro-view can be seen
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There are several holes so best to use for framing or background.
32.5"W x 50"L. Ca. 1880 $60.00 USD |
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08690: Here is a piece of French red vintage ticking fabric. This
piece measures 33.5" wide, although there is a vertical seam where
you see the wider red stripe. The length is 70"L. This piece has a
few rust spots, but there is enough fabric for reworking. Ca. 1930 $50.00 USD |
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08262: Here is a pretty piece of a late 19th century cotton print
with a charming motif of suspended baskets of flowers in
basket-shaped cartouches. The pattern is a half-drop with rope and
medallion motif between. The background is a creamy off-white and
the foreground colors are muted. A micro view can be seen
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several small holes and one 2" spot, but still plenty of usable
fabric. 32"W x 58"H. $55.00 USD |
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07623: This French vintage ticking fabric is done in unusual pale neutral shades of khaki, the palest rose and a faded clay. This large piece measures 56"W (seam) x 82"H (2 seams.) Some slight color variation. Ca. 1930 $75.00 USD |
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01496: This charming piece of embroidered dark wine cotton velvet
appears to have been part of a pillow or cushion. The basket motif
was lovingly hand-stitched. Overall good condition, but there are a
couple of small spots and a little wear to the embroidery. 20"W x
14"H. Ca. Mid-20th century. Perfect for framing! $20.00 USD |
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07218: Here are four huge pieces of classically French percale-weight cotton fabric. The wide pale stripe has a delicate formal background with a foreground motif of cartouches and medallions filled with roses and floral vines. Micro-view <HERE.> Two pieces measure 32"W x 110"H. The two other pieces are double-wide, but slightly more faded and each has some spots. These pieces measure 64"W (center seam) x 100"H. Ca. 1890 $55.00 USD per piece for the single
width and $50.00 USD per piece for the double-width |
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07804: Here are two pieces of beautifully designed and printed 19th
century medium-weight fabric. The popularity of middle eastern rugs
in that era inspired the French textile manufacturers to produce
prints such as this one, incorporating rug designs and
colors. The ombré shadings and the intricate background make this
one of the nicer kilim prints. Each large piece measures 32.5"W x
46"H. Each piece has a few small pinholes and a couple of tiny holes. Ca.
1880 $55.00 USD per piece |
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07474: There are two very large pieces of this unused French vintage
linen-cotton fabric from the 1930s. The background is a very soft
maize. The small-scale foreground motif of meandering vines and
nosegays is designed to mimic the the style of delicate 18th century
block print and resist dye methods. The colors are subtle and
capture the glow of the past. Each piece of new-old yardage measures
31.5"W x 180"L. Both pieces have been washed and
ironed. Ca. 1930 $195.00 USD per piece |
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03377: The floral print in this 19th century cotton fabric is
arranged in a classic geometric diamond pattern on an off-white
background. The small pert flowers and buds are in a dark French
blue with olive leaves. This was a very popular motif in that era
and was produced in many different colors. This large piece measures
32.5"W x 120"H. Ca. 1880 $55.00 USD |
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07364: Here is a piece of French antique wool challis that was
originally a narrow curtain panel. This piece has a few small moth
holes, so can only be used as background or for small projects like
fabric-covered frames, sachets or lampshades or for design
inspiration. 24"W x 78"L. Ca. 1870 $45.00 USD |
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07328: There are two pieces of percale weight cotton print
fabric done with a classic French stripe. Although stripes were a perennial
favorite in France, the color scheme of this pattern is unusual. The
background is just off-white while the foreground motif of roses,
bluebells and morning glories is done in neutral shades of gray and
tan, giving a very calm aura to the fabric. Each large piece
measures 32.5"W x 100"H. Ca. 1890 $75.00 USD per piece |
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04785: This medium-weight cotton fabric from the Napoleon III era has a
solid black background. The foreground 'scattered' floral motif is
in a muted mustard-olive and deep rose and is printed in style that
is made to made to look like hand-done crewelwork. 31"W x 52"H with
a 19" vertical repeat. Ca. 1880 $45.00 USD |
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07482: There are two very large pieces of this medium-heavy cotton
with a slight pebble-y texture. The background is off-white with a
tone-on-tone architectural motif that includes lace, hearts and
scallops. The stylized foreground floral motif is done in shades of
brick red and tan. A micro view can be seen
<HERE.> One piece
measures 30"W x 96"H and the second piece measures 49"W (seam) x
80"H. Ca. 1900 $40.00 USD per piece |
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08411: Here are two pieces of faded, romantic
French floral medium-weight cotton print fabric with an off-white background. The
large ovals of muted yellow
roses are surrounding bouquets of pale mauve-y roses. The ovals are
intertwined, making for a unified and serene pattern. Each
piece measures 45"W(seam) x 45"H. There are some
small holes and a few places that have been darned, which is why
these pieces are on discount. Ca. 1890 $35.00 USD per piece |
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08315: Here are two large pieces of vintage Roomaker cotton toile print, inspired by French 18th century toiles de Jouy. This vat-dyed cotton has an off-white background and a lovely woodland scenic print of flowers and trees with an additional tiny scene depicting French women tending the grapevines. 43"W x 84"H. Overall good condition with a couple of small spots. Ca. 1960 $55.00 USD per piece |
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05608: This is a duck weight vintage cotton fabric in unused condition from
mid-20th century. The background is a deep chocolate brown, while
the foreground floral motif is in tangerine, pumpkin and white with
green accents. This fabric could be used for curtains or for
upholstery. Signed 'Romanex Grand Teint'. There are two huge pieces,
each measuring 51"W x 216"L (6 yards). Mid 20th century. $70.00 USD |
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04723: This pretty piece of corded silk-like fabric is a blend of
cotton-rayon. Heavy weight and suitable for cushions or small
upholstery projects, this plaid is done in two shades of green and a
pale rose. 17"W x 190"L (just over 5 yards). There are a few small
holes, but plenty of good cloth. Ca. 1930 $40.00 USD |
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