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Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow with Abstract Pattern

$1,200
£904.17
€1,056.87
CA$1,699.32
A$1,730.57
CHF 993.42
MX$20,882.50
NOK 11,513.26
SEK 11,671.41
DKK 7,901.57

About the Item

A distinctive decorative pillow fashioned from an antique 17th-century Brussels tapestry, featuring an unusual abstract pattern composed of sweeping color fields, irregular contours, woven linear details, and a bold diagonal stripe. The fragmented imagery has an almost geometric character, transforming the historic tapestry into a visually powerful decorative object with a surprisingly contemporary presence. Its palette is particularly beautiful, combining aged golden beige, warm tan, ochre, muted brown, dusty teal, blue-green, deep navy-blue, sage green, and faded burgundy-crimson red. The strongest feature is the diagonal red and gold striped band extending across the composition, contrasting dramatically with the large blue-green form above it and the warm golden ground surrounding it. Smaller woven markings and changes in color add further depth and complexity. Time has softened the original colors and surface, giving the textile the mellow patina associated with genuinely old European tapestries. Areas of wear and variation remain visible throughout, preserving the historic character of the textile rather than disguising its age. Presented as a long lumbar pillow, the fragment becomes an individual work of textile art suitable for an antique collection or as a statement accent within a sophisticated modern interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition consistent with its considerable age.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, US
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2483p1stDibs: LU9020251365832

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