A Tapestry Screen
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Tapestries
Wool
Antique 1840s Victorian Tapestries
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Screens and Room Dividers
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries
Tapestry
Antique 1830s Paintings and Screens
Other
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Tapestries
Tapestry, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary South American Tapestries
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries
Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Paintings and Screens
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Textile
Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Tapestries
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Jute
Antique 19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Screens and Room Dividers
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Screens and Room Dividers
Palisander
Antique 1840s Screens and Room Dividers
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Wool
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers
Wool, Satin, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Screens and Room Dividers
Wool, Tapestry, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1830s American Victorian Tapestries
Tapestry
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Screens and Room Dividers
Fruitwood
20th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Thread, Natural Fiber, G...
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry
20th Century Polynesian Tapestries
Grasscloth
2010s Swedish Tapestries
Fabric, Textile, Linen
2010s Swedish Tapestries
Fabric, Textile, Linen
2010s Swedish Tapestries
Fabric, Textile, Linen
2010s French Tapestries
Silk
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Textile
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Textile
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Velvet
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Brocade, Silk, Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Tapestry, Rosewood
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Iron, Aluminum
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Aluminum, Iron
Antique 1810s English George III Screens and Room Dividers
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Screens and Room Dividers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Screens and Room Dividers
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo, Rattan
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- What is a tapestry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A tapestry is a piece of hanging textile art that contains pictures or designs. A tapestry is created by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering directly onto canvas.
- Can you frame a tapestry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can frame a tapestry using a tapestry frame, which works to keep the canvas taut and hang the item. There are many different types of tapestry frames, though a popular one has a top wooden clamp with a hanging mechanism and a bottom wooden clamp to weigh down the material.
- What is a tapestry used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Tapestries is a decorative piece of heavy fabric that's usually hand-woven. It can be used as wall art, to cover furniture, or as an area rug.
- Where did tapestry originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
- What is embroidered tapestry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tapestries are thick, textile art that’s often hung from the wall as a method of displaying it. Embroidery is a type of needlework that uses counted threads and stitches to create patterns or images. An embroidered tapestry is a fabric wall hanging that features the art of embroidery for visual impact. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- How are tapestries made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Tapestries are handwoven on a loom is such a way that only the weft (horizontal) threads are visible.
- What is Flemish tapestry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Flemish tapestry is a decorative woven wall hanging produced in Flanders, primarily during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Peter Paul Rubens and Bernard van Orley are two of the most famous Flemish artists to work in the medium. You'll find a variety of Flemish tapestries on 1stDibs.
- Where can I buy tapestries?3 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.Antique Textiles GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021Most of our textiles, tapestries, furnishings and pillows are available through 1stdibs. A.T.G.H.C’s beautifully crafted and hand sewn work exhibits our creative eye for detail in made-to-order luxury throw pillows and furnishings with the exceptional textiles of our vast collection.NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021You can find many of our Tapestries on the 1st dibs platform.
- What are tapestries made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Tapestries are made out of a wide range of materials. Wool is arguably the most commonly used to produce the threads for weaving tapestries. In some cases, silk or metallic threads will be mixed in with wool for added luster. Some weavers opt for other materials, such as cellulose and cotton. Find a selection of tapestries on 1stDibs.
- What do tapestries symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024What tapestries symbolize is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Because early examples graced the walls of palaces and grand estates, many people associate them with wealth, royalty, power and prestige. Individual tapestries may symbolize different themes based on the images and symbols that they display. For example, art historians believe the medieval Lady and the Unicorn tapestries represent the five human senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tapestries.
- What is a Chinese screen?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if a tapestry is valuable, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Because condition has a big impact on what a tapestry is worth, you will need an expert to thoroughly inspect the textile. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted tapestries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022By definition, tapestries are woven textiles, not embroidered fabrics. However, you will sometimes see people refer to embroidered wall hangings as tapestries because both types of decorative textiles function as wall décor. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of tapestries.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
- How are Coromandel screens made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Coromandel screens were made with a technique used in the 16th and 17th centuries, where large panels of wood were primed with ash, lacquer compound and even pig’s blood. You’ll find a variety of Coromandel screens from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A dressing screen is a translucent folding screen that typically acts as a room divider to provide privacy and diffuse light throughout the room. They are often called room dividers or folding screens. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, new and vintage dressing screens.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A fire screen is often called a fireguard. It's a protective screen that is positioned in front of a fireplace in order to keep flames and hot embers from flying into the room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage fire screens, fire tools and chimney pots.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese Coromandel screen is a folding piece of furniture produced in China by artisans working with a certain material. Specifically, the screens are Coromandel, a hardwood that features black and brown stripes. The screens often function as room dividers, but some people display them purely for decorative purposes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Coromandel screens.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.