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Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bo Fajans, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Black & White Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Black & White Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Black & White Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Eva Jancke Bjork Hand Painted Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Large Eva Jancke Bjork Hand Painted Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Large Eva Jancke Bjork Hand Painted Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Gefle, Bo Fajans, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Bo Fajans, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Bo Fajans, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s

By Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests

Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs

Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Medina, OH

Set of 10 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs

Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Medina, OH

Set of 6 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet
Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet

Avant Garde Contemporary Lounge Chair In Lipstick Red Velvet

Located in New York, NY

This contemporary lounge chair esthetic is reminiscent of the sinuous forms and clean and neutral lines of classical architecture. It envelops and hugs you, the base joins the backre...

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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored
Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored

Avant-Garde Armchair Made in 1920s France, Fully Restored

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The chair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality backhausen fabric...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

2004 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Draped Asymmetric Stretch Top, FR38
2004 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Draped Asymmetric Stretch Top, FR38

2004 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Draped Asymmetric Stretch Top, FR38

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Berlin, DE

Cut-out sleeves create an unexpected deconstructed effect, while the elongated draped panel falls elegantly along one side, lending movement and a distinctly avant-garde character. T...

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Early 2000s French Tunics

A/W2004 Junya Watanabe distressed tweed runway coat
A/W2004 Junya Watanabe distressed tweed runway coat

A/W2004 Junya Watanabe distressed tweed runway coat

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A collectible runway piece merging heritage fabric with avant-garde execution. Very good condition Size: M Measurements Chest 16.5 inch 42 cm Length 42.5 inch 108 cm Sleeve...

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Early 2000s Coats

Prada copper Metal Knit Maxi Dress, Early–Mid 1990s
Prada copper Metal Knit Maxi Dress, Early–Mid 1990s

Prada copper Metal Knit Maxi Dress, Early–Mid 1990s

By Miuccia Prada

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Designer Background: Miuccia Prada’s early 1990s collections are celebrated for their intellectual approach to minimalism, technical fabrics, and avant-garde textures. Metallic knit ...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair
French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair

French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in CANTELEU, FR

This French 20th-century dining table by Pierre Paulin showcases the innovative spirit of mid-century modern design, creatively incorporating fabric into its structure. Known for his...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Runway "Parachute" Patchwork Jacket
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Runway "Parachute" Patchwork Jacket

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière FW 2003 Runway "Parachute" Patchwork Jacket

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This archival treasure is in excellent vintage condition, with subtle crackling and crazing on the paper insets, a natural and expected trait of this avant-garde fabric. A highly so...

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Early 2000s European Jackets

Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Thomasville

Located in Medina, OH

These chairs have been professionally reupholstered in a beautiful and durable, avant-garde linen blue striped fabric. These chairs are a perfect addition to a large dining room!

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1980s Mashiah Black Micro-Pleated Jacket
1980s Mashiah Black Micro-Pleated Jacket

1980s Mashiah Black Micro-Pleated Jacket

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This piece reminds us of the designs of Issey Miyake- with its micro-pleated texture and avant-garde silhouette. Black pleated fabric has a bit of stretch to it, so this piece can be...

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1980s Reunionese Cropped Jackets

Miu Miu Black Ruffled Strapless Maxi Dress, Fall/Winter 1999 Runway
Miu Miu Black Ruffled Strapless Maxi Dress, Fall/Winter 1999 Runway

Miu Miu Black Ruffled Strapless Maxi Dress, Fall/Winter 1999 Runway

By Miu Miu

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Designer Background Miu Miu, Prada’s rebellious younger sibling, is known for its avant-garde approach, blending unconventional fabrics with experimental tailoring.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière 2008 Sculpted Neoprene Jacket Skort Ensemble
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière 2008 Sculpted Neoprene Jacket Skort Ensemble

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière 2008 Sculpted Neoprene Jacket Skort Ensemble

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This piece exemplifies Ghesquière’s sculptural, avant-garde vision for Balenciaga—where fabric becomes form, and form becomes future.

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Early 2000s European Skirt Suits

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Brown Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Brown Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

Brown Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.

By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans

Located in Malmö, SE

Jancke-Björk's designs for the NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store's textile department further cemented her reputation, particularly her avant-garde fabric prints that harmonio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Avant-Garde Freeform Armchair
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Avant-Garde Freeform Armchair

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Preview Biomorphic Avant-Garde Freeform Armchair

By Preview

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a stylish, iconic, avant-garde chair by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, circa the 1990s.

Category

1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs
Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs

Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs

By Thomasville

Located in Medina, OH

These chairs have been professionally reupholstered in a beautiful and durable, avant-garde linen blue striped fabric. These chairs are a perfect addition to a large dining room!

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Avant garde Hynek Gottwald armchair
Avant garde Hynek Gottwald armchair

Avant garde Hynek Gottwald armchair

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H 33.47 in D 36.62 in

Avant garde Hynek Gottwald armchair

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Berlin, DE

Untouched avant garde armchair designed and build by Hynek Gottwald in mint condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s
Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s

Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in Belgium, BE

An unique high back banana sofa from the Architect Otto Schultz, completely new upholstered with a mustard yellow color French quality velvet fabric. An Avant Garde design made in ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knit Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s
Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knit Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s

Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knit Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s

By Kenzo

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Kenzo Vintage Cream Wool Knitted Leg o Mutton Sleeve Sweater Shift Dress, 1980s A beautiful vintage jumper dress from the 80s by luxury Japanese born, French designer, Kenzo, In a s...

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1980s Italian Shift Dresses

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Avant Garde Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of avant garde fabric available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of avant garde fabric, we have 53 options in-stock, while there are 80 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of avant garde fabric — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of avant garde fabric, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of avant garde fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tacchini, Cassina and Julia Dodza are consistently popular.

How Much is a Avant Garde Fabric?

Prices for a piece of avant garde fabric start at $36 and top out at $124,500 with the average selling for $2,109.