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Monday, May 22, 2006

Truly Unique Retro Designer Fabrics

Do you enjoy unique things? There is a certain part of all of us that does. In actuality, there are few things more unique than J & O's MidCentury Collection of exclusive designer fabrics.

These perpetually modern decorator fabrics are among the most unique textiles on the market. They are the products of some of the greatest designers of the 20th century. If you enjoy modern or retro style decor, you will love the look of these fabrics in your home.

Among the most revered of textile designers was Alexander Girard. His preoccupation with color is evident from the following fabrics:

Mikado Ultramarine Fabric By Alexander Girard Mikado Ultramarine Fabric (ale006)

Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Pink Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Pink (ale0002)

Alexander Girard Checker Crimson/Violet Alexander Girard Checker Crimson/Violet (ale0008)


George Nelson was another important modernist designer whose work reflects his characteristic streamlined sophistication.

Pavement By George Nelson Copper Pavement by George Nelson: Copper (geo0010)

Pavement by George Nelson Rust Pavement by George Nelson: Rust (geo0001)

Pavement By George Nelson Olive Pavement by George Nelson: Olive (geo009)


Verner Panton was renowned for the flair and élan of his furniture, lighting and fabric designs.

Verner Panton Geometri Fabric Black/white
Verner Panton Geometri Fabric Black/White (ver0003)


Verner Panton Optik Lime/Jade

Verner Panton Optik Lime/Jade (ver009)

Verner Panton Geometri Fabric Sun Yellow

Verner Panton Geometri Fabric Sun Yellow (ver0006)

Charles and Ray Eames were among the pioneers of modernist industrial design. For over 40 years this husband and wife team collaborated to create some of the most enduring furniture and textile designs of the 20th century.


Crosspatch Eames Fabric Song

Crosspatch Eames Fabric Song (cha0033)


Eames Circles Khaki

Eames Circles Khaki (cha0029)

Eames Small Dot Pattern Yellow

Eames Small Dot Pattern Yellow (cha0010)

Sea Thing Eames Fabric Aqua

Sea Thing Eames Fabric Aqua (cha0039)

That these designers valued their art can be seen in the fabulous images they conjured onto fabric. Now you have the opportunity to own something truly unique yet very practical in the form of these perpetually modern designer decorator fabrics.

If you have enjoyed these aforementioned fabrics you might also like to browse the Geometric Barkcloth Fabric category of our online fabric store. The designer fabrics in this category have a similar retro/modernist look that will appeal to those
who like vintage decor.

Do you have any pictures showing the great uses you’ve given our fabric? Then please e-mail them to us at
jandofabrics@comcast.net. We’ll be happy to hear from you and might even use your pictures for future blogs or on our website. We reserve the right to utilize the pictures sent without prior notification and in the time and manner that J&O Discount Fabric Store deems appropriate.



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