Funky Fabrics That Have Us In Our Feels

Furniture Design

Jun 12

With the recent trend of all things neutral and beige, we’re focusing on the complete opposite: funky fabrics! These unique vintage pieces are wrapped in some of the most unique textures and patterns, sure to make you swoon. We hope you enjoy our selection.

‘Sculptura’ Model 190 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in Original Fabric, 1970s

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'Bubble' Lounge Chairs by Rossi di Albizzate, 1960s

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Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa Model ‘Down’ in Oak, 1973

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Erwin Lambeth MCM Circular Sectional Pit Sofa Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

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Ribbon Chairs Model F582 by Pierre Paulin in Jack Lenor Larsen fabrics for Artifort, 1960s

Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa in Retro Flower Upholstery

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Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery

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‘Blop’ Sofa Set by Carlo Bartoli, 1972

Pair of Tito Agnoli Slipper Chairs, Italy, 1960's

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‘Korkus’ Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Tibro, designed 1968

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Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ sofa, 1970s

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Alberto Rosselli ‘Confidential’ Corner Sofa For Saporiti, Italy 1970

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Italian Modern ‘Me Too’ Modular Sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Bonacina,1973

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Jørgen Kastholm & Fabricius Preben Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

DUX ‘Playboy’ Sofa, 1970s

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Verner Panton Chairs in Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat, 1970s

‘Sofo’ by Superstudio for Poltronova, 1966

Large Modular ‘Nuvolone’ Sofa by Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s

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‘Chiclet’ Club Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

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Original Floral Fabric ‘Togo’ Seating Group by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980

Pair of Ottoman Poufs by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen, 1970s

Gae Aulenti, 1970s

'Erasmo' Sectional Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

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Funky Fabrics That Have Us In Our Feels

GEORGES VAN RIJCK ‘GLASGOW’ CHAIR, 1970s

‘Tongue’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

‘YO-YO’ Lounge Chair by Roberto Tapinassi, 1970s

‘Sculptura’ Model 190 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in Original Fabric, 1970s

'Bubble' Lounge Chairs by Rossi di Albizzate, 1960s

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa Model ‘Down’ in Oak, 1973

Erwin Lambeth MCM Circular Sectional Pit Sofa Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

Ribbon Chairs Model F582 by Pierre Paulin in Jack Lenor Larsen fabrics for Artifort, 1960s

Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa in Retro Flower Upholstery

Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery

‘Blop’ Sofa Set by Carlo Bartoli, 1972

Pair of Tito Agnoli Slipper Chairs, Italy, 1960's

‘Korkus’ Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Tibro, designed 1968

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ sofa, 1970s

Alberto Rosselli ‘Confidential’ Corner Sofa For Saporiti, Italy 1970

Italian Modern ‘Me Too’ Modular Sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Bonacina,1973

Jørgen Kastholm & Fabricius Preben Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

DUX ‘Playboy’ Sofa, 1970s

Verner Panton Chairs in Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat, 1970s

‘Sofo’ by Superstudio for Poltronova, 1966

Large Modular ‘Nuvolone’ Sofa by Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s

‘Chiclet’ Club Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

Original Floral Fabric ‘Togo’ Seating Group by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980

Pair of Ottoman Poufs by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen, 1970s

Gae Aulenti, 1970s

'Erasmo' Sectional Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

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Funky Fabrics That Have Us In Our Feels

GEORGES VAN RIJCK ‘GLASGOW’ CHAIR, 1970s

‘Tongue’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

‘YO-YO’ Lounge Chair by Roberto Tapinassi, 1970s

‘Sculptura’ Model 190 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in Original Fabric, 1970s

'Bubble' Lounge Chairs by Rossi di Albizzate, 1960s

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa Model ‘Down’ in Oak, 1973

Erwin Lambeth MCM Circular Sectional Pit Sofa Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

Ribbon Chairs Model F582 by Pierre Paulin in Jack Lenor Larsen fabrics for Artifort, 1960s

Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa in Retro Flower Upholstery

Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery

‘Blop’ Sofa Set by Carlo Bartoli, 1972

Pair of Tito Agnoli Slipper Chairs, Italy, 1960's

‘Korkus’ Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Tibro, designed 1968

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ sofa, 1970s

Alberto Rosselli ‘Confidential’ Corner Sofa For Saporiti, Italy 1970

Italian Modern ‘Me Too’ Modular Sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Bonacina,1973

Jørgen Kastholm & Fabricius Preben Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

DUX ‘Playboy’ Sofa, 1970s

Verner Panton Chairs in Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat, 1970s

‘Sofo’ by Superstudio for Poltronova, 1966

Large Modular ‘Nuvolone’ Sofa by Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova, Italy 1970s

‘Chiclet’ Club Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 1970s

Original Floral Fabric ‘Togo’ Seating Group by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980

Pair of Ottoman Poufs by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen, 1970s

Gae Aulenti, 1970s

'Erasmo' Sectional Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

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