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Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 1950s tapestry armchairs with system allowing the backrest to be fixed with rings. The
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20th Century Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Winged Figure Wall Tapestry Weaving, 1950's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Incredible wall tapestry or weaving circa late 1950s. This stunning hand done example depicts a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Tapestry of 1950s representing a bucolic scene with three figures. Elaborate weaving in shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Tapestries

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Fabric

Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
H 0.4 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Bucolic scene is a vintage tapestry realized in 1950s in Italy. Children with dogs with floreal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Tapestries

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Fabric

Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
Bucolic Scene, Tapestry, 1950s
H 0.79 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
1950s "Kvadrater" Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage tapestry in a design called "Kvadrater" by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Macrame 1950s Wool Tapestry
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Large macrame from the 1950s representing a Spanish village with a pretty multicolor and very thick
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

Macrame 1950s Wool Tapestry
Macrame 1950s Wool Tapestry
H 50.4 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
1950s Woven Tapestry by Maria Kipp
By Maria Kipp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tapestry of woven yellow, blue, green and gold in cotton and rayon fibers. Design # 9004B-12285.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1950s Woven Tapestry by Maria Kipp
1950s Woven Tapestry by Maria Kipp
H 92 in W 48 in D 0.5 in
Midcentury Woven Frame Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of fabric - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Midcentury Woven Frame Tapestry, 1950s
Midcentury Woven Frame Tapestry, 1950s
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 2.37 in
Wall Tapestry by Alain Cornic, Owl, Aubusson, 1950s
By alain cornic
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wall tapestry by Alain Cornic at Aubusson, France, 1950s. Named "Owl". Wool. Limited edition of 200
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1950s Indian Hand Woven Tapestry Quilt
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s Indian hand woven tapestry quilt with colourful detailed embroidery.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tapestries

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Silk

1950s Indian Hand Woven Tapestry Quilt
1950s Indian Hand Woven Tapestry Quilt
H 68.9 in W 53.15 in D 0.79 in
Jean Lurçat Woolen Tapestry, “Le Bouc Blue” – France 1950s
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Renens, CH
. Origination: 1950s, France. Condition: Very good. Tapestry has been professionally cleaned. Materials
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Handmade Egyptian Wall Tapestry or Wall Rug, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 20th century ( 1950s circa) Egyptian wall tapestry handmade in wool. It was hand knotted
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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Tapestries

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Wool

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
H 59 in W 98 in D 1 in
French vintage petit point geometric wall tapestry or embroidery, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Original French handmade petit point wall tapestry or wool embroidery, circa 1950s stretched on a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

20th century French Tapestry in the Style of Aubusson, 1950s
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry from the 1950s in very good condition. Theme: Country
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Vintage 1950s French Tapestries

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Fabric, Wool, Linen

Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
By Bernard Lignon, Corot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury tapestry "Polichinello" Bernard Lignon Vtg, circa 1950s. Manufacturer Corot (Paris
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Tapestry

Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wool Tapestry with Arab Market Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wool tapestry with Arab market scene.  
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Tapestries

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Wool

1950’s Robert Debiève Cubist Screen Print ‘Flight of Flamingos’
By Robert Debieve
Located in Hastings, GB
as tapestries these pieces are actually screen prints on a variety of medium. ‘The Flight of the
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Vintage 1950s French Tapestries

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Canvas

Scandinavian Modern "Green Twig" Vintage Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson, 1950s
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern vintage handwoven wall tapestry by Barbro Nilsson, from Märta Måås Fjetterström
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Tapestry Evening Bag - Rhinestone Closure - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
origin unknown - circa 1950's. Good vintage condition - signs of age and use - old crude repairs to the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tapestries

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Brass

COLOSSAL! MCM Greek Revival Tapestry! 1950s Frederic Weinberg Era Wall Art Decor
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! GREEK REVIVAL MID CENTURY TAPESTRY! DIMENSIONS: VERY LARGE 57" x 32" ICONIC MID
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Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Tapestries

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Fabric

Framed Jean Lurcat Silkscreen Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colorful silkscreen on linen tapestry in near mint condition, in original gilt wood frame. Labeled
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Canvas

Belgian Figural Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
' Date; c. 1950-70's A charming tapestry in very good condition and representative of the mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Belgian Figural Tapestry
Belgian Figural Tapestry
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H 63 in W 78.75 in D 0.4 in
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
By Genaro de Carvalho
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
limited edition “Arène” wool tapestry by Mathieu Matégot designed in the 1950’s for Tapecarias de
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Mathieu Matégot
Tapestry by Mathieu Matégot
H 62.6 in W 46.46 in D 0.4 in
Vibrantly Colored South or Central American Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vibrantly colored hand made South American folk art tapestry or poncho, Central or South America
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Vintage 1950s Peruvian Folk Art Tapestries

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Fabric, Acrylic

Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage tapestry in a design called "Crocus" by Märta Måås Fjetterström Studio in Båstad
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Tapestry by Eva Nemeth Wool
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in San Diego, CA
, hailing from Hungary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this wool woven tapestry epitomizes the
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Tapestry Märta Måås Fjettström, "Lövendahl", AB MMF
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjettström, "Lövendal", manufacture by AB MMF. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Linen, Wool

Tapestry ‘Vävnad’ Designed by Ingemar Callenberg for Gammelstads Handväveri AB
By Ingemar Callenberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry ‘Vävnad’ designed by Ingemar Callenberg for Gammelstads Handväveri AB, Sweden, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Handmade Gujarati Tribal Saree Mirror Patchwork & Textiles Tapestry
Located in Asheville, NC
heritage in a one of a kind tapestry. Cotton canvas backing, highly embellished with silver thread
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Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Tapestries

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Cotton

Italian Vintage Tapestry by Missoni, 1980s
By Ottavio Missoni
Located in Renens, CH
Italian collectable tapestry, professionally framed. This piece, considered a work of art has been
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Plywood

Italian Vintage Tapestry by Missoni, 1980s
Italian Vintage Tapestry by Missoni, 1980s
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 0.4 in
Mid 20th Century Tapestry Printed On Canvas Signed “R.Debieve”
By Robert Debieve, Corot
Located in Beirut, LB
Wall hanging stretched on canvas signed by Robert Debieve, France 1950s with vivid colors depicting
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries

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Canvas, Wood

Woven Wool Tapestry in the Style of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful vintage modern wall hanging of an outdoor scene with people, animals, and trees in the styled of Evelyn Ackerman. Very good condition. Ready to display.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Mid Century Modern Wall Tapestry By Jean Picard Le Doux.
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in London, GB
Music Tapestry – “Musique De Chambre” Colourful printed woollen tapestry by the well known designer
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Abstract Vibrant Wall Tapestry by Junghans, 1960's
Located in London, GB
tufted canvas. The resurgence of tapestries in the 1950's and 1960's became popular through technology
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

"Tapestry with Giraffes, " Fabulous, Unique Mid-Century Weaving, North Africa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
workshop in Egypt, among others in North Africa, this marvelous Mid-Century tapestry in nubby wool depicts
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Vintage 1950s North African Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Large Mid-Century Modern European Polish Cepelia Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and rivetting large Mid-Century Modern tapestry / wall hanging / rug with
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Aubusson Tapestry Hand Woven by Marc Saint Saens France 1950, Style of Lurcat
By Marc Saint-Saëns
Located in London, GB
Handwoven original wool tapestry "Le Reveille Matin" ('The Alarm Clock') designed by Marc Saint
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Vintage 1950s French Expressionist Tapestries

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Wool

A Large Modernist Abstract Tapestry by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist wool woven tapestry designed by French artist and designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001
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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Canvas, Wool

XXL Wall Tapestry by Renate Bonfanti, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Rotterdam, NL
finished her studies in Oslo, Norway at the kvinnelige industriskole in the early 1950’s. To perfect her
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Egyptian "Tree of Life" Tapestry, Influenced by the Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
was one of the most important artisans to emerge in the Arab world in the 1940s and 1950s, and he
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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1950s Barney Reid Screen Printed Fabric Panel
By Barney Reid
Located in San Diego, CA
as pictured. Acquired directly from the artist estate, circa 1950s. Medium grey figures on light tan
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Evelyn Ackerman ERA Signed Mid-Century Modern Woven Floral Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Studio City, CA
primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. In the late 1950s, the Ackermans put their ceramics aside to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Nylon

Vintage Embroidered Uzbekistan Suzani Tapestry Wall Hanging Brown and Pink XL
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Embroidered Uzbekistan Suzani Tapestry Wall Hanging Brown and Pink. Very large
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Mid-20th Century Turkmen Islamic Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

"Tree of Life, " Large Midcentury Tapestry by Ahmed, Early Student, Wissa Wassef
By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s, this monumental tapestry by Samina Ahmed, one of his early students, is dominated by the famed
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Vintage 1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

French Artist Charles Lapicque Tapestry Limited Edition 1/2 "Pelops", 1964
By Charles Lapicque
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional limited edition 1/2 tapestry "Pelops" with certificate from a private collection, 1964
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Mid-20th Century European Tapestries

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Wool

Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
" style portraying a knight from Normandy, France. Skillfully hand-woven, dating back to the 1950s. What
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tapestries

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Wool, Fruitwood

Fine and Very Decorative Aubusson Carpet or Throw
Located in Stamford, CT
finely woven Tapestry is sure to add glamour to any room it is set or hung in.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Aubusson Tapestries

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Fabric

Beaded / hand embroidered Chakla Cloth Gujarat Saurashta Textile from India
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beaded / Hand embroidered Chakla Cloth Gujarat Saurashta Textile from India,, Wonderfully decorated.. Intricate bead work,, Unusual applied mirrors,, Some bleed through dis-colorati...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tapestries

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Wool, Silk, Mirror, Beads

"Splotchy" Textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals
By Laverne International, Alexander Calder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
"Splotchy" textile by Alexander Calder for Laverne Originals. Hand printed on linen. 26 ft. available The innovative husband-and-wife team Erwin and Estelle Laverne, specialized...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Swedish Wall Hanging by Ingrid Segerlind-Lindblad
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Wall Hanging by Ingrid Segerlind-Lindblad Designer: Ingrid Segerlind-Lindblad handwoven
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

“PLANT LIFE” Signed by P.REY, circa 1950
Located in Beirut, LB
Original Mid-Century Modern needlepoint tapestry entitled “Plant Life”, handstitched, and signed by
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries

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Wool

“PLANT LIFE” Signed by P.REY, circa 1950
“PLANT LIFE” Signed by P.REY, circa 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in
Large Scale N’dop Display Cloth Panel
Located in London, GB
. 1950’s.
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Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tapestries

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Fabric

Large Scale N’dop Display Cloth Panel
Large Scale N’dop Display Cloth Panel
H 98.43 in W 133.86 in D 1.97 in
Ewe Cloth
Located in London, GB
. Measures: 190cm x 255cm Ghana 1950’s.
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Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Tapestries

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Cotton

Ewe Cloth
Ewe Cloth
H 100.4 in W 74.81 in D 0.2 in
Chinese Embroidery Framed
Located in Tampa, FL
gold gilded bamboo frame. Purchased in New York in the early 1950s. The embroidery itself is 8 1/2” x
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Tapestries

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Textile

Chinese Embroidery Framed
Chinese Embroidery Framed
H 17 in W 15 in D 1 in
Mathieu Matégot Wool Rug by Aubusson, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Signed Providence: Christie's auction house, circa 1950, France With restorations Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

John Piper Stones of Bath Blue Textile Screenprinted Sandersons 1962 Abstract
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, 1962 In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles that demonstrated
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

John Piper Chiesa Della Salute Venice Screenprint Textile 1959 Sanderson
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Sandersons, 1959 In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles that
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Boxing Carpet, Randolph Turpin, Middleweight Champion of the World, Sugar Ray
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2001. Randolph Turpin's titles:- British Middleweight 17th Oct 1950
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Mid-20th Century English Sporting Art Tapestries

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Wool

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1950s Tapestry For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s tapestry you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950s tapestry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and metal. If you’re shopping for a 1950s tapestry, we have 762 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s tapestry — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s tapestry, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 1950s tapestry has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mathieu Matégot, Harry Hilson and Märta Måås-Fjetterström are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Tapestry?

The average selling price for a 1950s tapestry at 1stDibs is $2,506, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $689,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Tapestry
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tapestries 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Historians 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tapestries 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Tapestries are handwoven on a loom is such a way that only the weft (horizontal) threads are visible.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.
    Most 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.
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    You can find many of our Tapestries on the 1st dibs platform.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Tapestries 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    By 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, William Morris made some tapestries. William Morris was a true artisan and delved into a variety of different areas. He’s also credited with ushering in the Arts and Crafts movement in England. He held a lot of respect for those who could produce tapestries and made his first one in 1879. He learned more and created more tapestries but also established a small tapestry workshop where he employed tapestry weavers. Shop a collection of tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.