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Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) with a rare and detailed ink dedication inscription verso dated to 1876. This Kesa robe was made from thirteen columns of p...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tapestries

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd
Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in a geometric design in blue, brown, dark purple and green shades. Very good condition with the makers label attached on the back. Dimensions: H 13.25 ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Flemish Verdure Tapestry Fragment 46cm×48 cm Abstract Animal Scene 2×2 c.1790
Flemish Verdure Tapestry Fragment 46cm×48 cm Abstract Animal Scene 2×2 c.1790

Flemish Verdure Tapestry Fragment 46cm×48 cm Abstract Animal Scene 2×2 c.1790

Located in New York, NY

This 17th-century Flemish Verdure tapestry fragment features an abstracted woodland landscape with softly rendered animal forms and rich earth-toned shading. Its aged surface, classi...

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18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century
Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century

Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century

By Beauvais Royal Manufactory

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a large, horizontal fragment of a late 17th century Beauvais tapestry. Beauvais tapestry manufacture was one of the most well-known tapestry workshops in France. Beauvais was...

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Acanthus & Owl Loom Woven Tapestry - 4'8" x 3'0"
Acanthus & Owl Loom Woven Tapestry - 4'8" x 3'0"

Acanthus & Owl Loom Woven Tapestry - 4'8" x 3'0"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapest...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Romantic Pastoral Tapestry, Elegant Figural Scene in Warm Earth Tones
Romantic Pastoral Tapestry, Elegant Figural Scene in Warm Earth Tones

Romantic Pastoral Tapestry, Elegant Figural Scene in Warm Earth Tones

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautifully detailed tapestry depicting an elegant romantic pastoral scene, rich in atmosphere and refinement. The composition features graceful figures set within an idyllic lands...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Woman Playing the Lute Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Framed
Vintage Woman Playing the Lute Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Framed

Vintage Woman Playing the Lute Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Framed

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage (20th Century) tapestry featuring a woman playing a lute, alongside an open book and flowers, Set in a wooden, bronze-finished frame carved with acanthus leaf designs. Losse...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Wood

Don Freedman Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Jute and Silk, 1983, 35x45
Don Freedman Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Jute and Silk, 1983, 35x45

Don Freedman Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Jute and Silk, 1983, 35x45

By Don Freedman

Located in Round Top, TX

Natural fiber art wall tapestry by Don Freedman, 1983. An exceptional large scale work, crafted of hand woven, jute, silk and cotton with a wooden hanging rod. Complete with copyrigh...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Pottery, Jute, Cotton, Silk, Wood

19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” Wall Art Tapestry
19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” Wall Art Tapestry

19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” Wall Art Tapestry

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional and museum-worthy textile, this mid-19th century Kashmiri Pieced Shawl is a rare and exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship of Kashmir’s textile tradition...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

19th Century French Jacquard-Woven Tapestry – The Hunts of Maximilian, Panel III
19th Century French Jacquard-Woven Tapestry – The Hunts of Maximilian, Panel III

19th Century French Jacquard-Woven Tapestry – The Hunts of Maximilian, Panel III

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite 19th-century French tapestry, woven on a Jacquard loom, is a stunning reproduction of a panel from the celebrated 16th-century Flemish tapestry series, The Hunts of Ma...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Monumental Handwoven Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging Mid-Century Abstract Lansdscape
Monumental Handwoven Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging Mid-Century Abstract Lansdscape

Monumental Handwoven Wool Tapestry Wall Hanging Mid-Century Abstract Lansdscape

Located in Troy, MI

Expansive handwoven fiber art by Chantal and Olivier De France "Paysage de la Beuce" Tapestry in wool 8.5' x 6' Circa 1968 Room defining tapestry of an abstracted landscape in vibr...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed
Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed

Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely framed tapestry from Guatemala, 1960s. Hand woven chevron pattern in shades of green, yellow, pink and blue on a plain weave cotton base cloth from the Quetzaltenango region i...

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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Plexiglass, Wood

Maria Asuncion Raventos macrame tapestry, Spain, 1970s
Maria Asuncion Raventos macrame tapestry, Spain, 1970s

Maria Asuncion Raventos macrame tapestry, Spain, 1970s

By Maria Asuncion Raventos

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Striking macramé wall hanging by Maria Asunción Raventós from Spain in the 1970s featuring a rich palette of orange, red, brown, and tan hues. Crafted with leather, coffee bean, ratt...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Yellow Ground Central Asian Square Lakai Suzani Silk Embroidery
Antique Yellow Ground Central Asian Square Lakai Suzani Silk Embroidery

Antique Yellow Ground Central Asian Square Lakai Suzani Silk Embroidery

Located in Milan, IT

Suzani silk embroideries from Uzbekistan represent the most refined and elegant manifestation of the Central Asian textile art tradition. Exquisite embroideries such as this one were...

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1930s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite midcentury Egyptian tapestry, inspired by the Ramsès Wissa Wassef School Tapestries. Featuring a stunning nature-themed design with animals, birds, and fish, adorned with v...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Belgium Verdure Tapestry Wall Hanging Needlepoint Aubusson
Belgium Verdure Tapestry Wall Hanging Needlepoint Aubusson

Belgium Verdure Tapestry Wall Hanging Needlepoint Aubusson

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing classic Belgium / Flemish verdure tapestry a design that became hugely popular in Europe from the 17th century onwards The word verdure comes from the French for gree...

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1980s Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Very Large Mid-Century Modern European Kilim by Cepelia Poland in Earthy Colours
Very Large Mid-Century Modern European Kilim by Cepelia Poland in Earthy Colours

Very Large Mid-Century Modern European Kilim by Cepelia Poland in Earthy Colours

Located in Andernach, DE

Vintage hand crafted wool tapestry by (attr.) Maria Janowska for Cepelia, Poland. Beautifully designed and executed country scene with traditional houses and flowers. The entire tape...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Memories of a Panorama 04 Wall Hanging
Memories of a Panorama 04 Wall Hanging

Memories of a Panorama 04 Wall Hanging

By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Original artwork from Kiki van Eijk. These tapestries are reminiscent of Dutch landscapes in which the center of each piece is a tree, woven from gold thread. Each panorama aims to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Halte des Chasseurs (hunters' stop) Beautiful tapestry from the second half of the 20th century, crafted on Jacquard looms using wool and cotton with lovely shades of green and an ex...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug
VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European Art Nouveau flat-woven kilim, circa 1980, features a striking geometric tapestry design executed in a harmonious palette of pink, red, ivory, blue, purple, and ...

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1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "birds"
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "birds"

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "birds"

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Panels 5 to 7, France
Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Panels 5 to 7, France

Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Panels 5 to 7, France

By zuber

Located in München, BY

Stunning Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Panels 5-7, France 1970s. The picture is composed of three panels numbered 5 to 7 of Hindustan Panoramic Wallpaper, which ...

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1970s French Vintage Tapestries

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Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace
Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace

Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Dallas, TX

79103 Vintage Egyptian Kilim Tapestry Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. This exquisite handwoven wool Egyptian pictorial tapestry rug is a striking representation of traditional life and pastoral scenes that resonate with cultural depth and artistic expression. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the flatweave rug showcases a variety of animals commonly found in the rural landscapes of Egypt. Depicted are camels and goats, each rendered in natural, earthy tones that speak to the organic dyes derived from the region's abundant natural resources. The inclusion of a human figure, possibly a shepherd, anchors the composition in human experience, bridging the gap between nature and civilization. The background of the tapestry is a rich, textured gray (greenish undertones), representing the fertile grounds of the Nile Valley, which has historically been the lifeblood of Egyptian agriculture and rural life. This backdrop serves as a vivid canvas that highlights the vibrant hues of the animals, lending a sense of vitality and movement to the scene. Each animal is colored distinctively, allowing their individual forms to stand out, while also harmonizing with the overall palette to create a cohesive visual narrative. This vintage Egyptian tapestry...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
Large early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry

Large early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in LYON, FR

French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious vegetation. Created in Aubusson, located in central France. Interestingly this vertical w...

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1720s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.
Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.

Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elevate your space with a stunning antique Aubusson-style tapestry from the early 20th century. Meticulously woven on a jacquard loom using a blend of luxurious wool and cotton, this...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Early Victorian Framed Needlepoint  "Boy With Pet Lamb"  Circa 1840
19th Century Early Victorian Framed Needlepoint  "Boy With Pet Lamb"  Circa 1840

19th Century Early Victorian Framed Needlepoint "Boy With Pet Lamb" Circa 1840

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely subject matter to this authentic early Victorian needlepoint tapestry featuring a young boy with long blond hair wearing traditional early Victorian clothing and seated in a p...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina
Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina

Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

This dramatic piece is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colours available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is availabl...

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2010s Argentine Other Tapestries

Materials

Iron

11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm
11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm

11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm

Located in New York, NY

"This antique French needlepoint tapestry features a central medallion surrounded by intricate floral motifs and scrolling details on a soft cream background with a rich red border. ...

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1890s French Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"
Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"

Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapest...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Tapestry
17th Century Flemish Tapestry

17th Century Flemish Tapestry

$33,000Sale Price|40% Off

17th Century Flemish Tapestry

Located in Houston, TX

A Flemish tapestry of exceptional quality. It has retained great Color And the condition is remarkable with only minor restoration. it is Made of wool and it is hand woven. the des...

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17th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Handwoven Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry
Handwoven Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry

Handwoven Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry

Located in North Miami, FL

This organic and beautiful two-tone hand-woven wool tapestry/ wall art hangs on a custom designed brass rod easily mountable to wall. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAS...

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Brass

Magnificent  Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century
Magnificent  Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century

Magnificent Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century

Located in Rome, IT

outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century. Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry

Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard
Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard

Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard

Located in Andernach, DE

Vintage hand crafted wool Sumak Kilim, Poland. Beautifully designed and executed country scene ''Full orchard, Zychowiez Gorka'' The mid-century Kilim is held in warm and earthy tone...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Antique 17th Century Baroque Italian Silk, Metallic Thread Embroidery Panel
Antique 17th Century Baroque Italian Silk, Metallic Thread Embroidery Panel

Antique 17th Century Baroque Italian Silk, Metallic Thread Embroidery Panel

Located in New York, NY

Fine 17th century Baroque period silk and metallic thread embroidery panel. Excellent vibrant colors of bold burgundy, pale cream and beautiful, elegant teal with a border of textur...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Metallic Thread

Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century
Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century

Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally used in a French theater during the 1800s, this set of four needlepoint panels features whimsical images. The panels are influenced by Italian grottesche, a style of decor...

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19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Textile, Wool, Wood

Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s
Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s

Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s

Located in New York, NY

In the 18th century style, village maidens and boys play blindman's buff in a clearing framed by leafy trees with flowers along a low ridge in the foreground and a rolling rustic lan...

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1850s French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Flemish Verdure Figural Tapestry
Antique Flemish Verdure Figural Tapestry

Antique Flemish Verdure Figural Tapestry

Located in Evanston, IL

Northern Europe, circa 1780–1820 Handwoven wool tapestry Size: 6'1" x 7'9" This antique European tapestry depicts an idyllic pastoral gathering set within a richly woven verdure land...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White
Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White

Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency period Sampler, stitched in 1825, by Emily White. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, co...

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1820s Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery
Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery

Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery

Located in London, GB

Swedish hand embroidered wall tapestry with geometric pattern in wool including the variations on the Swedish flag. It is hand made circa 1960.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Canvas

Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »

Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

“The Golden Birds” Signed Michèle Van Hout Le Beau, circa 1970
“The Golden Birds” Signed Michèle Van Hout Le Beau, circa 1970

“The Golden Birds” Signed Michèle Van Hout Le Beau, circa 1970

By Michèle van Hout Lebeau

Located in Antwerp, BE

Horizontal vintage wool tapestry signed by Michèle Van hout le Beau, circa 1970, entitled “Les oiseaux d’or”. Depicting an abstract figurative colorful nature scene with two birds. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tapestries

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Wool

CYBER DEAL, Antique French Tapestry Handwoven 52cmx269cm Verdure Tapestry 5x9
CYBER DEAL, Antique French Tapestry Handwoven 52cmx269cm Verdure Tapestry 5x9

CYBER DEAL, Antique French Tapestry Handwoven 52cmx269cm Verdure Tapestry 5x9

Located in New York, NY

********CYBER DEAL Antique Tapestry French Figural Tapestry Verdure Battle "This is a rare antique French Aubusson tapestry with monogram signature. It has a beautiful flowing flora...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry
Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry

Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian style (17th/18th Century) horizontal woven antique tapestry of Mytos and Apews kissing with 8 figures looking on. Antique condition, fading and wear, some tears in tapestry

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18th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Tapestries

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Tapestries

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Silk

Shop Vintage Tapestries on 1stDibs

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.