11 Best Mid Century Modern Fabric Patterns and Textiles

Mid Century Modern Fabric Reviews

Check out our reviews of the best mid-century fabrics available on the internet.

Spoonflower Fabric – Southwestern Bird Mid Century Modern Desert Sun Cactus

Dreaming of escaping the heat in a cool mid-century getaway in Palm Springs? This quirky southwestern print transports you right into a beautiful desert vista. Featuring many different hues, it would be at home in a variety of different color schemes or could inspire a whole palette for your room. In lightweight cotton, it’s perfect for pillow covers or a light drapery treatment.

Spoonflower Fabric – Mid Century Colour Mint Gold

If something more abstract suits your style, this vibrant and elegant print would be beautiful to use on an upholstered piece of furniture, or as an accent pillow for a solid piece you already have. In this luxe polyester velvet fabric, the many colors of the overlapping shapes should change their shimmery mint & gold-based hues a bit depending on how the light hits them.

Ambesonne Mid Century Fabric, Art Deco Inspired Pattern from Seventies with Geometrical Shapes

Jumping ahead in time a bit, this exciting geometric print has more of an Art Deco-inspired 1970s vibe going for it. And in this versatile waterproof indoor/outdoor polyester fabric, it would be a perfect choice for a myriad of home decor projects. Inspired to redo your deck cushions? Need a more on-theme cover for your dog’s bed? This would be an excellent choice!

Spoonflower Fabric – Space Age Atomic Inspired Era Mid Century Modern Retro Fabric

Anyone wanting to really solidify the mid-century modern look needs at least one piece of atomic-inspired decor, and this fabric has it in spades. This soft cotton print has a lot of color options to tie in with existing mid century modern furniture, or to set a nice period color palette to be inspired by. And who can resist the Lost In Space style antenna theme?

Spoonflower Fabric – Mid Century Kitty Cat Retro Fifties 1950s Birds

For a more feminine approach to the mid-century modern aesthetic, this charming cat print is super cute (unless you’re the poor bird or goldfish!). And in a soft jersey fabric, those mischievous felines would make a sweet accent pillow to nap on with your own cats.

Lunarable Retro Modern with Scandinavian Flowers and Striped Leaf, 1 Yard

This lovely print combines the atomic and Scandinavian design styles beautifully. It’s a floral pattern which is simple in its color scheme, but also full of lovely clean lines. If all you have is IKEA furniture to work with, this is definitely a way to bridge your design style into a more mid-century look, and because it’s in a waterproof indoor/outdoor polyester fabric, this textile is suitable for lots of different uses inside and outside.

Premier Prints Indoor/Outdoor Gotcha Fabric, by The Yard, Yellow

Harvest gold from the 1970s, anyone? This clean golden linked-rings print is a nice, simple color palette that could either complement existing hues of the mid-century in your home or pop out as a stand-alone piece. In spun polyester, the fiber content is also versatile and hard-wearing.

Spoonflower Fabric – Dandelions Navy Black Dark Grey Blue Dandelion Floral Retro Fabric

Stunning in a deep inky navy and bright white, these beautifully large atomic-era floral bursts sprout like fireworks, catching the eye with their energy. In a soft cotton, this print is super versatile and could easily be the showpiece of a room. And the aesthetic of the design can bridge the gap between mid-century and current day very well if you’re incorporating it into more contemporary surroundings.

Spoonflower Fabric – Mid Century Modern Abstract Retro Funky Television Fabric

This organic pattern is reminiscent of both a lava lamp and a series of televisions stacked up and ready to broadcast. In bold complimentary colors and high contrast, the soft cotton fabric will catch the eye and yell out a mid-century aesthetic with fervor.

Ambesonne Mid Century Modern Style Retro Pattern with Droplet Shapes, 1 Yard, Taupe Blue

Almost like a kaleidoscope, this beautiful teardrop pattern catches the eye as if its being refracted through a prism. The eye doesn’t know which shade of blue, aqua, rose, or taupe to land on, and as a result, dances lithely over the whole of the pattern. In a multipurpose waterproof fabric, it could protect your cushions from the rain outside, or bring the mood of the rain inside.

Robert Allen @ Home Handcut Shapes Fabric, Charcoal

This lantern-like pattern could be ready for use in a tiki bar, or just a nice high-contrast piece to catch the eye. In a sturdy 100% cotton, this Polynesian style print would be stunning on some long drapes, or as an accent to your cocktail station for some refreshing mai tais.