Vintage 1982 Brunschwig & Fils Mirage Fabric Sample, Brunschwig and Fils Documentary Design Fabric, buy Vintage Woodblock Fabric

This Piece: From Brunschwig & Fils notable Documentary Design series, this 1982 piece was made in conjunction with the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York City and is called "Mirage." It is adapted from a woodblock printed wallpaper in France circa 1775-1800. It's interesting that for something originating in the 18th century it is so edgy in its feel — a very jagged, even crude woodblock yet with a modern edge. Intense burnt orange, butternut, rust, sage to dark green all on a natural-toned background. 100% cotton, light to medium weight, easy hand, some drape that makes it buy usable both in pillows and perhaps shirting or a portion of a pieced garment.

This piece also may have played a role in developing Brunschwig & Fils' Les Touche — there's quite a similarity in the ambient dotted feel!

SIZE: 27" wide x 35" long

CONDITION: Superior!

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"Good design is forever." — Zelina Comegys Brunschwig.

MAKER: Brunschwig and Fils is a 19th century French firm noted for its rich textiles across home decor categories. Zelina Comegys Brunschwig married into the family and the firm contributing significantly to its design offerings as well as a commitment to workers, ongoing production during WWII here in its American location, and the preservation of history in material culture. Great NY Times article about her and the firm: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/12/obituaries/zelina-comegys-brunschwig-chairman-of-fabric-company.html

What Can You Make With This? A pillow, Roman shade for a small window, piecing for quilts, piecing for fashion accessories, backgrounds for message boards. Large enough to cover a small-med sized dining room chair, bolster, or for the back of a chair or settee when a different fabric is used on other parts of the piece, such as this designer is doing: https://w9yards.com/custom-chairs/

Why High-End Vintage Fabric Samples? Because the large over size sample and superior manufacturing quality make it possible to access a very high-end fabric for a smaller scale project without the high cost of these classic vintage fabrics, which often begin at over $150 a yard, if they can still be found at all. Other reasons are to access a small amount of discontinued fabric to match or to repair an existing piece in your home.

SUSTAINABILITY: ALL my packaging except tape is 100% re-used. Your invoice is available digitally in your account. I source vintage items and resources either as they are, or to upcycle into new products, giving them a new life. This reduces demand on current resources, preserves history, and keeps valuable items out of the landfill, all of which asks just a little bit less out of our ever-giving Mother Earth. Etsy buys carbon offsets for all shipping, which is a win-win for the sustainability-minded shopper.

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