Vera Neumann
(1907 - 1993)
Best known by her fans simply be her first name, Vera's work in the decorative arts is a cornerstone within the "Mod" movement. Her career began in New York City in 1946, when she turned her kitchen table into a studio space for silkscreening floral designs on to placemats. From there the Vera empire boomed, and her product line eventually expanded from these hand made pieces to ceramics, textiles, sportswear, wallpaper, and virtually any other type of home or personal accessory imaginable. Also be on the lookout for Vera's fine arts. Her works on paper are outstanding if you can find an example!
In July of 2008, filmmaker Fred Salaff released two documentary DVDs about Vera's work and life. Vera Paints Ibiza in the Sun and In the Company of Vera should give an extraordinary insight into the designer through the eyes of Mr. Salaff, her nephew. The films are currently being sold through Salaff's Golden Age Productions website.
Please Note: While I do not list all of my Vera finds here on Ars Longa, I do maintain a large directory of photos of our collection of Vera textiles on Flickr.
By this designer ...
11-015. Vera Neumann
Tea Towel
Found on September 20, 2011
11-010. Vera Neumann
Napkins
Found on May 23, 2011
11-007. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on April 21, 2011
11-002. Vera Neumann
Hand towels
Found on January 13, 2011
10-004. Vera Neumann
Rainbow Stripe bed linens
Found on January 21, 2010
09-023. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on August 26, 2009
09-016. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on June 04, 2009
09-008. Vera Neumann
Scarves
Found on March 27, 2009
09-001. Vera Neumann
Various linens
Found on January 03, 2009
08-046. Vera Neumann
Herbs napkin
Found on December 01, 2008
08-044. Vera Neumann
Tablecloths
Found on November 07, 2008
08-038. Vera Neumann
Cocktail napkins
Found on August 15, 2008
08-036. Vera Neumann
"Painted Boats" Pillowcase
Found on August 11, 2008
08-033. Vera Neumann
Napkins
Found on August 05, 2008
08-032. Vera Neumann
Tea towels
Found on July 25, 2008
08-030. Vera Neumann
1966 Calendar tea towel
Found on July 20, 2008
08-025. Vera Neumann
Poinsettia apron
Found on June 30, 2008
08-022. Vera Neumann
Poinsettia table linens
Found on May 30, 2008
08-015. Vera Neumann
Field Flowers dessert plate
Found on May 05, 2008
08-013. Vera Neumann
Scarves
Found on April 07, 2008
08-008. Vera Neumann
Napkins
Found on February 15, 2008
08-003. Vera Neumann
Placemats and napkin
Found on January 19, 2008
08-001. Vera Neumann
Napkins
Found on January 06, 2008
07-044. Vera Neumann
Placemats
Found on November 20, 2007
07-035. Vera Neumann
Scarves
Found on September 01, 2007
07-030. Vera Neumann
Veresa by Vera Scarf
Found on August 16, 2007
07-028. Vera Neumann
Placemats
Found on August 07, 2007
07-021. Vera Neumann
Scarves
Found on May 05, 2007
06-071. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on December 09, 2006
06-069. Vera Neumann
Scarves
Found on November 22, 2006
06-065. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on September 12, 2006
06-062. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on September 09, 2006
06-061. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on September 09, 2006
06-060. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on September 09, 2006
06-059. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on September 09, 2006
04-002. Vera Neumann
Scarf
Found on April 08, 2004