Such fabrics are still in pro...
Such fabrics are still in production, Thayer Coggin is a good contemporary resource for high quality classic modern-type fabrics, like that boucle (pronounced boo-clay). Probably be 80+ bucks a yard at retail though. Personally, I prefer to scour the sale tables at the fabric store for cheap disco'd patterns, the new fabric for my Nelson daybed was like $24 total going that way.
It's a boucle
but it's a particular type called "frieze" (which is how it's spelled now but I don't know if that's how it was spelled back in the 40s or 50s---it's pronounced frih-ZAY when referring to fabric).
I have never seen new frieze of this exact type. The stuff that is called frieze these days is very different---it's actually very orderly rows of tiny loops, sort of like Berber carpet for a dollhouse.
The stuff that is new boucle is much, much nicer that vintage frieze/boucle. The vintage frieze is an early synthetic fiber that feels harsh. Some people like the texture. I say why not get a similar look with a new boucle that feels good? You'll have about the same look but it'll be so much nicer to touch. And will wear better. Knoll "Classic Boucle" is an excellent all-round boucle. Place Textiles makes one called Balmory that looks very much like the Knoll boucle but has higher wool content (and price tag to match). There are also lots of nubby weaves that are similar but with a more orderly look to the nubs, not random like boucle.
That said, you might be able to find unused vintage frieze if you are patient and keep a careful eye on Ebay. I bought a bolt once at auction years ago and sold it on ebay for a lot of money (started it at $5 for the whole bolt and let the market dictate the price). It was very musty smelling. The color was raspberry red. You won't get much of a choice of colors if you go this route, and cleaning method is something you'd have to research. Maybe find some vintage cleaning products. (Just kidding. Sort of.)
Thanks for the info. Since...
Thanks for the info. Since it will take less than a yard to cover, looking for remnants is a good idea. I'll look at the knoll fabrics also, might find something better there (you never Knoll !!!).
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