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Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Antique Backdrop Dated 1907 Depicting the Rocky Mountains
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare truly.
Summer camp play backdrop depicting an abstract interpretation of the Rocky Mountain
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
This vibrant lithograph from
Category
1880s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop with Architectural Illusion – 320 × 340 cm
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This large-scale antique theater backdrop offers an evocative illusion of neoclassical architecture
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Antique French Trompe L'Oeil Painted Canvas Theater Backdrop, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally a scenic backdrop for a French theater during the 1920s, this large painted canvas can
Category
1920s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Art Deco Vase With Three Brown Birds and Blue Branches on White Backdrop
By Charles Catteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Art for All." - Charles Catteau (France, 1880-1966)
See something revolutionary in your future by the French born artist, Charles Catteau. The artist moved to La Louvière, Belgium...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop in California, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop
Description: This picturesque
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Continental School 19th Century Oil - The More the Merrier
Located in Corsham, GB
numerous passengers, set against a backdrop of rustic buildings and lush green trees. Unsigned. On canvas
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Plaque, Eagle with Prey
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
PREY ABOVE EAGLETS IN THEIR NEST, SET AGAINST A MOUNTAINOUS BACKDROP.
From our Black Forest carvings
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a young woman set against a landscape backdrop. She wears a green headscarf
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil - Chillon Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
figure in a rowing boat to the foreground, taking in the sight of the castle and picturesque backdrop
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Still Life of Fruit & Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
fruits in the foreground, set against a scenic mountain backdrop. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) - 1873 Watercolour, Lost in Thought
Located in Corsham, GB
) depicts a contemplative woman holding a rose. She sits against a backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles
Located in Ware, GB
signature dragonfly, all on an interwoven geometric cast backdrop. The same florals can be seen on the rest
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Iron
line Jules Bertrand Gélibert (1834-1916) - 1887 Oil, The Gamekeeper
Located in Corsham, GB
expressive brushwork, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the scene. The painting is well presented in a fine
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Antique Nippon Moriage Persian Themed Porcelain Tall Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
, set against a warm sunset backdrop. The vase is adorned with Moriage decoration, characterized by
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oil On Board Landscape Painting of a Vermont Farm C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
with a white house and red barn set against a backdrop of lush trees. The artwork is set in a simple
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Storks
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
with the serene cloud-washed backdrop. This juxtaposition of dynamism and tranquility evokes the wild
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,550
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in London, GB
backdrop consisting of excellently matched deep blue sapphires. Additional old cut diamond set shoulders
Category
1920s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Genre Scene & Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
handles and showcases a detailed depiction of figures in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
robust form and timeless silhouette create a refined backdrop for your everyday rituals and curated décor.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oak
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
borders. The rust tinged, red-orange Chroma scheme backdrop of the field is covered in minute detail by
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Brèche Marble Louis Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
motif, framed by gracefully tapered jambs. The cream backdrop of the marble comes alive with deep plum
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Marble
1809 engraving Joséphine de Beauharnais Empress of the French and Queen of Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
restraint and grace, holding a sprig of flowers against a backdrop of monumental architecture—likely evoking
Category
Early 1800s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving, Aquatint
Antique European Verdure Tapestry Runner with Birds and Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
lush, scrolling foliage and blooming flowers. The deep navy background provides a dramatic backdrop for
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
backdrop of lush landscapes and architectural elements. The use of gold leaf enhances the visual impact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Original aquatint engraving created in 1907 by Manuel Robbe - Femme au chien
By Manuel Robbe
Located in PARIS, FR
distinguish Robbe’s finest works.
Set against a soft, earthy backdrop of foliage and dappled light, the
Category
Early 1900s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Antique Chinese Multi Coloured Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Vase
Located in London, GB
vase is richly painted with nature-inspired motifs, providing a delicate backdrop for framed cartouches
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Lattice and Rosette Motifs
Located in New York, NY
ground provides a rich backdrop for the repeating geometric blossoms, which are rendered in soft ivory
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Handwoven Malayer Wool Rug with Central Medallion and Geometric Border
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
detailed ornamentation. Its softly aged sand-beige field becomes the backdrop for a dramatic central
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Famille Tatar en Crimée - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1839
Located in Roma, IT
a backdrop of dense foliage and a rocky path.
Raffet was renowned for his masterful draughtsmanship
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
19th Century French Wood Patinated Door With Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, or a dramatic backdrop in both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass, Wood
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Chrysanthemums Butterflies Lavender Ground
Located in Long Island City, NY
against a rare and refined pale lavender ground, providing a soft luminous backdrop for an animated floral
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Enamel
D'Après Raphael - Lithograph by Zéphirin Belliard - 1821
Located in Roma, IT
figures seated against an architectural backdrop, evoking Raphael’s serene harmony and balance. The scene
Category
1820s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
French Winter Landscape by a Pond
Located in San Francisco, CA
backdrop of a wintery pale golden sky, two men are fishing from the rocks above a reflective pond. The top
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th-century engraving depicts Otto I, the first modern King of Greece
Located in PARIS, FR
proudly in traditional Greek costume against a dramatic classical backdrop. Otto, a Bavarian prince chosen
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Lovely 1920s Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug w Floral Pattern 11' x 13'6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
field, a hallmark of high-quality wool dyes from the period. This rich hue provides a dramatic backdrop
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
The "Mois Lucas" Suite - Fine Jacquard Tapestry, The Month of June - N° 1619
Located in Paris, FR
at work and rest against the backdrop of a traditional manor and dovecote.
The Ornate Border: A
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Downingtown, PA
, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the elaborate hand-painted decoration. The surface is densely
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ironstone
GIA 3.51 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
backdrop for the diamonds, emphasizing contrast, brilliance, and longevity. Though modern in its 2025
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Un Marché Italien - Etching - 1865 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
through the crowd, while the backdrop of ancient architecture anchors the scene in a warm Mediterranean
Category
1860s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Etching
Pair of Louis XV Period Doors with Boiserie Panels
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
room, installed as a decorative backdrop, or repurposed as statement wall panelling.
The scale
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Backdrop
Materials
Pine
4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875
Located in Spring Valley, NY
blue field, creating a dramatic backdrop for the multiple, parallel rows of colorful, stylized prayer
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$6,552 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Tan w Flowering Tree Design 9' x 11'9" Rug
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated backdrop for the delicate motifs. This neutral ground allows the rich navy border to frame the
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Landscape with Knights, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with an imposing backdrop of coastal ruins, where towers and boats emerge from the warm, dramatic light
Category
1720s Italian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
Antique Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in London, GB
provides a lustrous backdrop, accentuating the brilliance of the stones and the refinement of the design
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Platinum
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
curves appear to dance in quiet motion across the subdued backdrop.
Expertly handwoven from fine wool
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
1889 Belgian Eurasian Curlew Painting with Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
subtle tonal variations demonstrating the artist’s observational skill. The moody, atmospheric backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
field, which serves as a striking backdrop for three distinct, stacked medallions. The central motif is
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$2,620 Sale Price
20% Off
Le Représentant a dit - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
against a backdrop of camp and distant cavalry.
Printed by Tihaut Frères, Paris.
Sheet with light foxing
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
A Massive Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Wall Panel, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Long Island City, NY
, serving as backdrops for ritual, celebration, or formal display.
Surviving examples of this scale are
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Backdrop
Materials
Silk
19th Century French Painting
Located in High Point, NC
sitter is posed against a deep, moody backdrop with a draped curtain and a warm-toned chair, elements
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Set of 25 Antique Green & Yellow Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
coordinating tones across a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1928 French Gothic Revival Painting with Architectural Frame
Located in High Point, NC
softly weathered surface, depicts castle towers set against a mountainous backdrop, with a winding path
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 25 Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold separately
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Vases French Mythological
Located in London, GB
plinths. Their deep cobalt grounds provide a dramatic backdrop for the elaborate gilt decoration, which
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ormolu
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Located in Fukuoka, JP
backdrop for a Girls’ Day altar. Against a softly shimmering gold-leaf background, delicate blossoms
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Wood
$1,250 Sale Price
56% Off
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Antique Backdrop For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique backdrop you’re looking for. Each antique backdrop for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, canvas and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique backdrop, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique backdrop, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique backdrop has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Francisco Souto are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Backdrop?
An antique backdrop can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $93,000.
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