Vintage Reproduction Fabric
There is a movement in the world today to look back to the past and to use what they used. There are different words for this movement but the most prevalent one is ‘retro’. The word has been used in various ways both complimentary and derogatory and actually falls into the same line as the word ‘kitsch’. Be that as it may, many people are looking for older designs and styles in fabric for décor. But while many of these fabrics are being used once more to create that early 20 th century elegance, they are hard to come by, as there are few places that make them today. In most cases you will likely have to settle for vintage reproduction fabric instead of the real deal, but with the techniques available today they are sometimes just as good as the real thing.
About a century ago, before paper was easily produced and used for just about everything like it is today, fabric was the material of choice for a number of applications. Most notably among these applications was as wall coverings. Anyone that has been to an old house will tell you that the walls are not covered with wallpaper that was so vogue during the mid 20 th century, but instead they are covered with beautifully designed fabric that either has the picture embroidered upon it or printed on it. For the most part the original fabric wall coverings had the designed embroidered upon it while any vintage reproduction fabric will have the designs printed on them. While purists may balk at the idea, this practice makes it much more cost efficient to produce.
But vintage reproduction fabrics can be used for more than just decorating the walls of rooms. The rich textiles, textures and brocades make beautiful curtains in the right surroundings and they can be used to upholster furniture. Even modern furniture can be given a Victorian air of decadence and elegance by upholstering it in vintage fabrics. And old furniture can be renovated to become the once more beautiful pieces that they once were by reupholstering them in the same fabric that they were originally upholstered in. The reproduction of vintage fabrics can recreate almost any design and breathe new life into your antiques.
Attaining these vintage reproduction fabrics can be a troublesome chore. For the most part only upholsterers or furniture makers have had access to these vintage fabrics. Now, however, the people at American Folk and Fabric have made their wares available to the public. With the experience and the facilities at their disposal, American Folk and Fabric are the finest makers of vintage reproduction fabric around and their commitment to excellence have helped to create the outstanding name that they have more than earned in the business. If you are looking to bring back the elegance of the old days to your home why not consider these vintage fabrics. With a swath here and a dash there you can transform your home into an image from a Jan Austen novel.
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