Look alike: Josef Frank Fabrics

Last week I got many emails asking for more information on this fabric:

 

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That little peek of fabric got many people’s attention so I figured it was worth sharing with all where it is from.

 

I love Josef Frank Fabrics, but I do not love the $200+ price tag per yard.

 

Frank was born in Austria and later on moved to Sweden where he designed over 200 patterns between 1909-1950. Only 34 patterns are currently in product. His fabrics are a wonderful mix of color and blooms and just exude happiness to me!

 

Here are some of his ionic looks:

 

In this room his fabric is used not only on the window treatments, but on the sofa and club chair in the room as well.

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One of my favorite rooms from Domino. Love the dark tulip table, the chesterfield sofa and the Josef Frank print on the window treatments.

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My favorite pattern has to be this little number:

joseffrankfabric

With this pattern coming in at a very close second favorite:

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So when I found this:

wonderlandpearl

I knew it would be making it’s way to my home and going in my office!

sofaoffice

It is also available in a red colorway:

wonderlandruby

Along with a black colorway:

wonderlandjet

At only $22 a yard it is quite the bargain compared to the real deal.

 

Little designer secret of mine before ordering any fabric online try calling/emailing Orien Textile and see if they carry it first. It sometimes takes a bunch of tries to get a response, but I was able to get my fabric for $16 a yard!

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30 Responses to Look alike: Josef Frank Fabrics

  1. Dagny @ Beautiful Living says:

    Josef Frank made some amazing patterns in his time. You know, we totally should do a house swap!! Let me know if you're ever planning to visit!

  2. MyLittleHappyPlace says:

    All of them make me so happy, your settee looks amazing!

  3. Aesthetic Oiseau says:

    Love this print – and the price tag!

  4. Sarah says:

    Um, it's perfect. I just hopped over from Little Green Notebook. I've been searching for the perfect floral fabric for my nursery, and I'm pretty sure this is it! Now I can't decide on pearl or ruby…Oh and the best part is, I followed the link to this company, and they're located 12 minutes from my house. I need to go check this place out!

  5. Katie says:

    It's so colorful and happy! Love it!

  6. Lavender and Lilies says:

    Great tip!

  7. Anna Liesemeyer says:

    gorgeous finds! I am loving florals right now:)

  8. courtney says:

    Thanks for sharing your source! I loved the Serafina fabric Pottery Barn carried a while back and was so sad to see it isn't carried any more. These remind me very much of that.

  9. Shari @ little blue deer says:

    Oh, I love it! It reminds me, to my untrained eye, a little bit of the Liberty prints (now popularized by Target). Gorgeous!

  10. my favorite and my best says:

    weird. we were just talking about this yesterday…i just got the black one.

  11. HAMPTON HOSTESS says:

    love those fabrics-I posted on the Living Room at the Maidstone in East Hampton recently-the newly refurbished resort has been done in all Josef Frank prints–really spectacular! I particularly love the blue room and sun porch. Had Valentines dinner there–really lovely. great post! best, Barbara

  12. Dreams of Perfection says:

    Wow that is gorgeous! And I love the way the ottoman is upholstered too. It compliments your settee beautifully.

  13. shi(f)t says:

    love the print and the price tag–great find!

  14. Anonymous says:

    Josef Frank is a design hero here in Sweden. But as much as we love him, we can't take total credit. He was actually born in Austria and moved to Sweden when the Nazis became a threat (he was Jewish). Good for trivia :-)

  15. Shannon says:

    thanks for all of your tips. i love all of these fabrics and love getting ideas on how to use a bold fabric in a room!

  16. Stephanie Sabbe says:

    great tips. thanks for the info

  17. Chic Coles says:

    I really want to make pillows from these or a small chair. So pretty!

  18. Blair says:

    What a fabulous tip! Oh, how I adore your little sofa.

  19. Marija says:

    I love that we got a full shot of the settee/sofa. It is absolutely adorable! Perfect fabric choice! Marija

  20. Averill says:

    Wow, that's a great price for that fabric – I would've sworn it was the real deal!

  21. Deliciously Organized says:

    such a gorgeous print! thanks for the tips!

  22. Julia - CasaSugar says:

    Love it : ) I think it's the same as on this Horchow bedding.

  23. Kelly Green says:

    Gorgeous print in all the colours and looks great on the sofa! thanks for the info. KG

  24. Ally @ FROM THE RIGHT BANK says:

    You probably already know how much I LOVE Josef Frank and that's a terrific look-alike! Thanks for sharing it – I'm off to check it out now.

  25. Debbie says:

    Thanks for posting this info. I found you while googling Josef Frank because this month's Better Homes and Garden Magazine has a house decorated with them,(pillows and drapes). I love the fabric and now, thanks to you I can find something that is affordable and similar.

  26. L. Duncan says:

    I love this fabric too! It is available at house fabrics and the name is Wonderland
    http://www.housefabrics.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=36721

  27. quality control in china says:

    Such a very cool and informative post. thanks for sharing with us…

  28. Justin Bieber Concert Tickets says:

    yah Josef Frank patterns are always amzaing thanks

  29. Msn Nick Names says:

    yah am loving to Floral too, thanks

  30. Folder Printing says:

    These designs are really great i love it all of these thanks for sharer it.

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