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17th Century Silk Embroidery

Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century
Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century

Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

A 17th-century silk embroidery with the central subject of decollation of Saint John the Baptist presented on a large plate to the daughter of Herodias.

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Antique 17th Century English Adam Style Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th Century Persian Isfahan Metallic Embroidery Pillow with Silk Floral Design
17th Century Persian Isfahan Metallic Embroidery Pillow with Silk Floral Design

17th Century Persian Isfahan Metallic Embroidery Pillow with Silk Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

A beautiful decorative lumbar pillow handcrafted from an authentic 17th-century Persian Isfahan metallic embroidered textile.

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Antique 17th Century Persian Islamic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Feathers

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel
17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning and monumental 17th century stump work - Embroidery Panel from Venice, Italy.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel
17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel

17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional and early RARE Charles II stumpwork embroidery panel. Cavalier period work of art. These pieces are incredibly hard to come by and are collected all over the world an...

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Antique 17th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Thread, Wood, Paper

Nazmiyal Collection Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"
Nazmiyal Collection Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"

Nazmiyal Collection Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 17th Century

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Antique 17th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Silk

17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture
17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture

17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Late 17th Century, Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture.

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Antique 17th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Artistic Long And Narrow Size Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 1'8" x 10'9"
Artistic Long And Narrow Size Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 1'8" x 10'9"

Artistic Long And Narrow Size Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 1'8" x 10'9"

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Italy, Circa Date: 17th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow
Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow The Italian embroidered panel , most likely Genoa dates from late 17th century (circa 1680) Depicting an abundance of flowers worked in pastel coloured si...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow
Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

By Soft Baroque

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow An exceptional Silk Velvet Panel Dating from late 16th early 17th Century . Italian or Spanish The magenta silk velvet embroidered in metallic and silk t...

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century raised silverwork Embroidery stylized blooming Flowers Flanders
17th Century raised silverwork Embroidery stylized blooming Flowers Flanders

17th Century raised silverwork Embroidery stylized blooming Flowers Flanders

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting an exquisite 17th-century raised silverwork embroidery, featuring a stylized fragment of blooming flowers.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Persian Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Antique Persian Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

Antique Persian Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 37.01 in D 0.12 in

Antique Persian Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

Located in London, GB

Persian silk and metal thread embroidery Size: 94 x 57cm circa 1700 The red and blue foundation embroidered with flowers A great example in very good condition.  

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Antique Late 17th Century Textiles

A Giltwood Framed Silk Embroidery Panel, Genoa, 17th Century
A Giltwood Framed Silk Embroidery Panel, Genoa, 17th Century

A Giltwood Framed Silk Embroidery Panel, Genoa, 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

framed in glass in a later giltwood frame, the panel comprised of foliage, flowers, and a central urn. a similar example appears on page 18 of the 1952 publication, "Ricami Genovesi...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th Century Religious Silkwork Embroidery Picture
17th Century Religious Silkwork Embroidery Picture

17th Century Religious Silkwork Embroidery Picture

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

17thC Religious Silkwork Embroidery Picture. The embroidery is very finely worked in silks on a silk ground. The picture depicts Mary cradling baby Jesus, who holds a dove. They are ...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Pillow Case Fashioned Out of 17th/18th Century Italian Silk Applique Embroidery
Pillow Case Fashioned Out of 17th/18th Century Italian Silk Applique Embroidery

Pillow Case Fashioned Out of 17th/18th Century Italian Silk Applique Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made out of a 17th or 18th century Italian silk applique and embroidered panel. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Silver

Important 17th Century Charles II  Silk Needlework / Stumpwork Mirror
Important 17th Century Charles II  Silk Needlework / Stumpwork Mirror

Important 17th Century Charles II Silk Needlework / Stumpwork Mirror

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The impressive and rare looking glass is an excellent example of the finest 17th Century detailed silk embroidery. With period mercury mirror plate to the centre and surrounded by t...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Fine Buratto Embroidery Panel
Fine Buratto Embroidery Panel

Fine Buratto Embroidery Panel

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H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 1.19 in

Fine Buratto Embroidery Panel

Located in London, GB

A fine Italian Buratto embroidery panel depicting a motif of flower vases and architectural columns.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Extraordinary Early Wall Hanging Embroidery
Extraordinary Early Wall Hanging Embroidery

Extraordinary Early Wall Hanging Embroidery

Located in Doylestown, PA

Two 17th-18th century joined tapestry panels of silk and metallic thread embroidered birds, florals, and foliage. Many losses and loose strings, but now basically stable and has a ve...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture Depciting Noah's Ark
Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture Depciting Noah's Ark

Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture Depciting Noah's Ark

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Charles II Antique Stumpwork Embroidery Picture of Noah's Ark. The embroidery is very finely worked in silks and chenille threads on a silk ground. Worked in a variety of stitches wi...

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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th-18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery
17th-18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

17th-18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

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H 133.86 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in

17th-18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

embroidered in polychrome silk floss, on a silk background,

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'
17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'

17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'

Located in Basildon, GB

Seventeenth century handstitched silk embroidery of a couple by a well, 11 x 15 inches.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Restauration Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile 6'2" x 8'9"
Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile 6'2" x 8'9"

Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile 6'2" x 8'9"

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Italy, Circa Date: 17th Century

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Greco Roman Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Late 17th Century European Raised Work and Metallic Thread Heraldic Embroidery
Late 17th Century European Raised Work and Metallic Thread Heraldic Embroidery

Late 17th Century European Raised Work and Metallic Thread Heraldic Embroidery

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This embroidered picture is applied with beads, the embroidery with scrolling leaves, flowers and central double eagles head crest surmounted by a coronet, in a modern gilt rectangul...

Category

Antique 17th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th Century Silk Embroidery
17th Century Silk Embroidery

17th Century Silk Embroidery

Located in Sausalito, CA

A 17th century Italian polychrome silk embroidery on salmon colored silk satin in a continuous vine pattern upon which are perched four exotic birds in polychrome silk colors.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets

17th Century Italian Silk Embroidery
17th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

17th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

Located in Sausalito, CA

A 17th century Italian polychrome silk embroidery on salmon colored silk satin in a continuous vine pattern upon which are perched four exotic birds in polychrome silk colors.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets

17th Century French Embroidery on Silk
17th Century French Embroidery on Silk

17th Century French Embroidery on Silk

Located in New York, NY

A Very Beautiful Framed Floral Antependium. Embroidered on A Silk Ground with Silk Floss and Metal Thread. Restored. French, Circa, 1675

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700
Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700

Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Of large size, at over eight feet, the beautiful silk embroidery frieze, backed onto linen and hessian, worked in gold, blue and green silk and metal threads, spangles; stem, plaited...

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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Collectors of Antique Textiles 17th Century Persian Embroidery Panel.
Collectors of Antique Textiles 17th Century Persian Embroidery Panel.

Collectors of Antique Textiles 17th Century Persian Embroidery Panel.

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Unique 17th century metallic embroidered on silk velvet textile. Center medallion depicting birds and flowers. Antique silver finish. Dark olive green background.

Category

Antique 17th Century Persian Gothic Revival Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Italian Metallic Embroidery on Damask Pillow by Eleganza Italiana
Antique Italian Metallic Embroidery on Damask Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Antique Italian Metallic Embroidery on Damask Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 17th century beautiful Italian metallic embroidery of vines, flowers and crowns embellished with stones. It is bordered by shell shaped Italian galloon, antique Italian red dama...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry
17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Large tapestry panel depicting the sacred heart and the crown; finely tent-stitching of a heart and a crown, surrounded by light color flowers and bows. The ecclesiastic cloth/tapest...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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17th Century Silk Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 17th century silk embroidery you’re looking for. An item from our selection of 17th century silk embroidery — often made from fabric, silk and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 18th Century. A choice in our collection of 17th century silk embroidery, designed in the Baroque or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a 17th Century Silk Embroidery?

The average selling price for a piece of 17th century silk embroidery at 1stDibs is $2,531, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $6,440 for the highest priced.