When it comes to Utilitarian Chic, you can’t beat a vintage Swiss Army blanket. There’s that graphic red stripe and white cross, and the earthy gray-brown nubby wool. These circa-1930s to -1950s military-issue throws are perfect for draping across the back of a sofa or folding at the foot of your bed to add a shot of color and texture to the room and to help ward off the winter chill. Robert Redford’s Sundance catalog is hawking Swiss Army blankets for (a shocking) $289 a pop — but you can snag one for a tenth of that price on eBay. The one at above measures 56″ X 77″ and is currently at $23.50. Click here to bid now.

See more of Leah’s great finds on her blog, More Ways to Waste Time.

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