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.

What is embroidered tapestry?

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.

What is Flemish tapestry?

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.

Where can I buy tapestries?

You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.

What do tapestries symbolize?

What 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 are tapestries made of?

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.

How are tapestries made?

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

Can you frame a tapestry?

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.

What is a tapestry used for?

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.

Where did tapestry originate?

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.

What is a Chinese screen?

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.

Are tapestries woven or embroidered?

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.

How do I know if a tapestry is valuable?

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.

How are Coromandel screens made?

Coromandel 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.

What are Japanese screens called?

Japanese 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.

What is a dressing screen called?

A 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.

What is screen printing and how does it work?

Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.

What is a fireplace screen called?

A 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.

What is Japanese screen painting?

Japanese 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.

What is a Chinese Coromandel screen?

A 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.

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Victorian Tapestry Screen Needlepoint Hand Woven 1840 Pastoral

$1,957

H 59 in W 32 in D 19 in

Victorian Tapestry Screen Needlepoint Hand Woven 1840 Pastoral

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Victorian tapestry screen showing a delightful English pastoral scene We date this to circa 1840 and it comes in the mahogany frame which features hand carved details The s...

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Antique 1840s Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Mahogany

A Shimmering Mongolian Devotional Tapestry Of A Scarce And Highly Desirable

$1,800

H 21 in W 16.25 in D 0.5 in

A Shimmering Mongolian Devotional Tapestry Of A Scarce And Highly Desirable

Located in Ukiah, CA

This tapestry surprised me more than almost any piece I’ve bought in recent years. When I first acquired it, the entire image looked darkened and subdued to the point that I almost ...

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20th Century Mongolian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

French Rococo Style Fire Screen

$3,895

H 55.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

French Rococo Style Fire Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique carved and gilt Rococo style fire screen with a tapestry of a horseman in a forest surmounted by a coat of arms.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wool, Tapestry, Wood

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century

$12,800

H 94 in W 71.75 in D 25.5 in

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

In a collaboration with The Moss Shop, we've backed the screen with a tapestry of preserved moss, bringing the outdoors in with lush green color and soft texture.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Other

Still life with flowers, Emile GAUDISSARD (1872-1956)

$4,682

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 2.76 in

Still life with flowers, Emile GAUDISSARD (1872-1956)

By Émile Gaudissard 1

Located in PARIS, FR

He collaborated in particular with the Beauvais factory for the creation of the furniture for the Council Room of the Elysée (1927-1933), and for a low warp tapestry "fish" covering ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas

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19th Century Fine Tapestry Firescreen in a Carved Walnut Fram

Unavailable

H 48 in W 28 in D 20 in

19th Century Fine Tapestry Firescreen in a Carved Walnut Fram

Located in London, GB

A fine Walnut framed fire screen with woolwork Tapestry screen. Early 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Tapestry

French Rococo Style Fire Screen

Unavailable

H 55.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

French Rococo Style Fire Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique carved and gilt Rococo style fire screen with a tapestry of a horseman in a forest surmounted by a coat of arms.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wool, Tapestry

JEAN LURCAT Tapestry

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H 50 in W 78 in

JEAN LURCAT Tapestry

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large silk-screen tapestry on linen depicting a still-life scene with mandolin, by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966), professionally mounted and restored, bearing a signature of the artist o...

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Vintage 1950s French Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Victorian Tapestry Screen Needlepoint Hand Woven 1840 Pastoral

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H 59 in W 34 in D 19 in

Victorian Tapestry Screen Needlepoint Hand Woven 1840 Pastoral

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Victorian tapestry screen showing a delightful English pastoral scene We date this to circa 1840 and it comes in the mahogany frame which features hand carved details The s...

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Antique 1840s Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mahogany

Surrealist Tapestry by Raymond Hurtu, Circa 1960

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H 45 in W 62 in D 0.5 in

Surrealist Tapestry by Raymond Hurtu, Circa 1960

By Raymond Hurtu

Located in Doylestown, PA

A whimsical tapestry in silk-screened wool by artist Raymond Hurtu titled “Poseidon”, French circa 1960, from the Les Editions Braun in Paris, signed and numbered by the artist on th...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

English Four Fold Tapestry Textile Screen in the Flemish Taste

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H 78.75 in W 86.62 in D 3.94 in

English Four Fold Tapestry Textile Screen in the Flemish Taste

Located in London, GB

A four fold tapestry screen in the Flemish taste, each panel with flower arrangements standing in a landscape framed by architectural details.

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Early 20th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Tapestry

Large 3 Panel Tapestry Folding Screen, France

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H 80 in W 73.5 in

Large 3 Panel Tapestry Folding Screen, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large 3 panel tapestry folding screen. For many more fine antiques, please visit our online gallery at: www.williamwordantiques.com.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Screens and Room Dividers

Antique Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Fire Shield, Tapestry, Regency, 1820

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Antique Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Fire Shield, Tapestry, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pole screen. An English, rosewood adjustable needlepoint tapestry fire shield, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Needlepoint Tapestry Screen Monkey Cat

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H 46 in W 27 in D 15.5 in

Victorian Needlepoint Tapestry Screen Monkey Cat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Quirky Victorian needlepoint tapestry on a wooden screen Mahogany screen features barley twist legs Design shows a monkey and cat scene Circa 1890 on this collectable piece Offered i...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Walnut Needlepoint Screen with Folding Tray Table

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H 33 in W 16 in D 13 in

18th Century French Walnut Needlepoint Screen with Folding Tray Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique fruitwood tapestry frame was crafted in France, circa 1780. The piece features a removable handwoven needlepoint tapestry screen on one side, and a small folding...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Chung-Im KimWhite Sand 2 - pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, fabric, textile, tapestry, 2020

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H 26 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

White Sand 2 - pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, fabric, textile, tapestry

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This is one of a series of felt tapestries that fabric artist Chung-Im Kim recently created to mimic nature’s patterns. Kim sews together small pieces of fabric pulled taut to create...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Chung-Im KimTumsae 7 - red, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, 2021

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H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae 7 - red, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Striking organic shapes in bright red provide dramatic contrast in this cream felt tapestry by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Kim meticulously hand stiches together small pieces of indu...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Chung-Im KimWhite Sand 1 - gray, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, 2020

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H 26 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

White Sand 1 - gray, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

In this subtle but striking felt tapestry of white and gray, fabric artist Chung-Im Kim’s work mimics the natural shifting patterns of sand. Kim sews together small pieces of fabric ...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Chung-Im KimTumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, 2017

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H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, wall hanging, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The natural world provides infinite inspiration for the beautifully textured work of Chung-Im Kim. The fabric artist creates unique wall hangings from sewing tiny pieces of industria...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Four-Panel Printed Tapestry Style Screen

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H 78.75 in W 85 in D 1 in

Four-Panel Printed Tapestry Style Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A four-panel printed tapestry style screen or wall decoration with brass bifold hinges.

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20th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Antique Needlepoint Tapestries with 3 Parts

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H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in

Antique Needlepoint Tapestries with 3 Parts

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Three needlepoint tapestries The 3 tapestries come from a screen with 3 parts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Pole Screen, English, Regency, Fire Screen, Rosewood, Crewelwork

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H 56.7 in W 16.05 in D 16.05 in

Antique Pole Screen, English, Regency, Fire Screen, Rosewood, Crewelwork

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Raised on a robust rosewood stand with good color and grain interest A tripod of beautifully carved cabriole legs featuring carved knees and scrolled leaf toes An inverted finial b...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rosewood

Rococo Style Six-Panel Hand-Painted Screen

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H 76 in W 93 in D 1.5 in

Rococo Style Six-Panel Hand-Painted Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

From a distance it is so expertly painted it appears to be a woven tapestry. This highly decorative screen can be mounted flat on a wall as a painting.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Yaacov AgamTapestry, c. 1980

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H 19.875 in W 7.5 in

Tapestry

By Yaacov Agam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Tapestry Serigraph on Arches paper, c. 1980 Signed in pencil lower right "Agam" Numbered 56/180 lower left Image size: 19 7/87 x 7 1/2 inches Sheet size: 22 9/16 x 10 1/4 inches Con...

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1980s Op Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Bernard Buffet"Notre-Dame (De Paris)" Large 5.5-Foot Wall Tapestry by Bernard Buffet, Framed, 1961

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H 44 in W 54.375 in D 2.25 in

"Notre-Dame (De Paris)" Large 5.5-Foot Wall Tapestry by Bernard Buffet, Framed

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Encino, CA

It was one of only 37 works that were reproduced in tapestry form for export to the US, with each work printed with a silk screen method on heavy tapestry-esque cloth.

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1960s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen, Cotton Canvas

Chung-Im KimTumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, wall hanging, 2017

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H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, wall hanging

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The natural world provides infinite inspiration for the beautifully textured work of Chung-Im Kim. The fabric artist creates unique wall hangings from sewing tiny pieces of industria...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

CryptikCryptik - Rumi - Urban Graffiti Street Art, 2021

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H 22 in W 30 in

Cryptik - Rumi - Urban Graffiti Street Art

By Cryptik

Located in Asheville, NC

Cryptik - RUMI - Gold & Black - Urban Graffiti Street Art Screen Print Inscription: “We came whirling out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust. The stars made a circle and in...

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2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold

A Louis XV Style Giltwood and Tapestry Firescreen

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H 44 in W 26.25 in

A Louis XV Style Giltwood and Tapestry Firescreen

Located in Riverdale, NY

the arched rectangular Aubusson Style tapesry depicting a Chinese courtier in a landscape sliding in a a conforming pierced frame carved with rocialles and foliate scrolls on S-scrol...

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Antique 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Ornate Fireplace Screen with Needlepoint Tapestry

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H 40 in W 29 in

Ornate Fireplace Screen with Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in San Francisco, CA

French carved wood fireplace screen from the '30s or '40s, in an historical revival style. Elegant decor item for a sophisticated touch.

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20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Textile

A Late 19th Century Tapestry Four Fold Screen

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H 71.75 in W 23 in

A Late 19th Century Tapestry Four Fold Screen

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A late 19th century tapestry Four Fold Screen in soft champagne and coffee colours, continental and machine woven tapestry.

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Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

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$2,700

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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$101,240

H 18.51 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

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By Asprey & Garrard Limited

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Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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$1,600

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Located in Houston, TX

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$6,419

H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Sapele Wood, Ivory

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$2,362

H 37.41 in W 48.63 in D 0.79 in

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Soapstone

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$16,500

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Located in Portland, OR

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$85,000

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$10,124

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$248

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Located in Chicago, IL

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$6,496Sale Price|35% Off

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A Tapestry Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic a tapestry screen available at 1stDibs. An a tapestry screen — often made from iron, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage a tapestry screen you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer a tapestry screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An a tapestry screen, designed in the Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made a tapestry screen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Émile Gaudissard are consistently popular.

How Much is an A Tapestry Screen?

Prices for an a tapestry screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

Questions About A Tapestry Screen

What is a tapestry?
1 Answer
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.
What is embroidered tapestry?
1 Answer
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.
What is Flemish tapestry?
1 Answer
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.
Where can I buy tapestries?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.
Antique Textiles GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021
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.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
You can find many of our Tapestries on the 1st dibs platform.
What do tapestries symbolize?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
What 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 are tapestries made of?
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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.
How are tapestries made?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Tapestries are handwoven on a loom is such a way that only the weft (horizontal) threads are visible.
Can you frame a tapestry?
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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.
What is a tapestry used for?
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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.
Where did tapestry originate?
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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.
What is a Chinese screen?
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Lotus 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.
Are tapestries woven or embroidered?
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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.
How do I know if a tapestry is valuable?
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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.
How are Coromandel screens made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Coromandel 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.
What are Japanese screens called?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Japanese 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.
What is a dressing screen called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A 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.
What is screen printing and how does it work?
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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.
What is a fireplace screen called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A 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.
What is Japanese screen painting?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese 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.
What is a Chinese Coromandel screen?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.