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Antique Floral Design Wool Carpet, Late 19th Century
Antique Floral Design Wool Carpet, Late 19th Century

Antique Floral Design Wool Carpet, Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The ivory-toned field provides a luminous backdrop that enhances the richness of the motifs, which are rendered in harmonious shades of soft reds, coral, dusty blues, light indigo, a...

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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Italian Rococo Revival Vitrine Cabinet with Curved Glass
Antique Italian Rococo Revival Vitrine Cabinet with Curved Glass

Antique Italian Rococo Revival Vitrine Cabinet with Curved Glass

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Inside, glass shelves provide ample space for showcasing collectibles, porcelain, or decorative objects, set against a softly patterned interior backdrop that adds depth and visual w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass, Wood

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a warm, muted tan or camel tone, which acts as a gentle backdrop to the more saturated accents of burgundy, rose, plum, and charcoal.

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Early 1900s Khorassan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

French Verdure Wool& Silk Tapestry 122×183 cm Landscape Hunt Tapestry 4×6 c.1900
French Verdure Wool& Silk Tapestry 122×183 cm Landscape Hunt Tapestry 4×6 c.1900

French Verdure Wool& Silk Tapestry 122×183 cm Landscape Hunt Tapestry 4×6 c.1900

Located in New York, NY

This 1920 French Verdure Wool & Silk French Tapestry 4x6 Landscape & Verdure Hunt showcases a finely woven French verdure tapestry depicting an elegant early 20th-century hun...

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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a soft, time-mellowed slate blue, setting a serene backdrop for a network of grand-scale palmettes, floral sprays, and scrolling vinery executed in warm rust...

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1920s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The ground is a warm sand-beige with gentle golden undertones, providing a soft and elegant backdrop. Floral elements introduce shades of powdery sky blue, teal, and faded turquoise,...

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Early 1900s Kirman Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The surrounding field, woven in a soft pale blue-ground, provides an elegant backdrop that enhances the medallion's prominence.

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Early 1900s Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880 Herati Pattern
Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880 Herati Pattern

Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880 Herati Pattern

Located in New York, NY

A standout feature of this piece is its high-contrast navy field, which acts as a dramatic backdrop for the rust and coral motifs, allowing their curvilinear elegance to shine.

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1880s Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

A complementary border frames the field, featuring an elaborate arrangement of angular palmettes, rosettes, and interlacing vines, set against a warm brown backdrop. This layered bor...

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Early 1900s Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1890's White Enamel Small Cross Necklace
1890's White Enamel Small Cross Necklace

1890's White Enamel Small Cross Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The delicate botanical patterns are finished in smooth enamel in shades of soft blue, lilac, and green, set against an ivory-tone enamel backdrop within a polished gold-tone frame. S...

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1890s American Antique Backdrop

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover In Slate Gray, Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover In Slate Gray, Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover In Slate Gray, Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The soft sage-green ground provides a tranquil backdrop for the warm shades of camel, sand, copper, and muted indigo, creating a composition that is at once harmonious and dynamic.

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Early 1900s Kirman Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Each blossom bursts with life, showcasing a dynamic range of sage greens, soft blues, pale golds, and navy accents, which provide stunning contrast against the dominant crimson backd...

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1880s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The rug's spacious field is rendered in a deep, earthy charcoal tone, which provides a dramatic backdrop for its large-scale, allover floral motifs.

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1920s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The central field is framed by a striking wide border, where alternating cartouches and bold floral medallions rest within a soft robin's egg blue backdrop, giving the composition a ...

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1880s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 13' x 16'
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 13' x 16'

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Floral Motifs, 13' x 16'

Located in Barrington, IL

The rug features a luxurious camelhair or tan-colored field, a subtle yet warm backdrop that sets the stage for a vibrant interplay of floral motifs in pink, blue, red, and lavender.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp
Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp

Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp

Located in Lincoln, GB

They act as bridges between fine art and functional lighting, standing out beautifully against deep, moody wall tones or crisp, minimalist backdrops. Perfect For Flanking a grand fi...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The deep indigo blue field forms a rich backdrop for an elegant all-over design of palmettes, stylized blossoms, and angular vine scrolls rendered in a harmonious palette of soft ivo...

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Early 1900s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is a vibrant brick red, serving as a rich backdrop for the allover latticework of stylized blossoms, palmettes, and angular vinery rendered in shades of ivory, indigo, cela...

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1920s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Floral Allover Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Floral Allover Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Floral Allover Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The soft camel-toned ground provides a warm backdrop for delicate floral motifs rendered in shades of powder blue, ivory, teal, and cocoa brown.

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Early 1900s Khorassan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Pale Sand Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Pale Sand Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Pale Sand Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The central field, dominated by a golden backdrop, is adorned with scrolling vinery and stylized floral motifs, executed with remarkable clarity and precision.

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Early 1900s Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Each rosette is surrounded by petite leaves and minuscule boteh elements, building a sophisticated backdrop without visual clutter. The result is both decorative and understated-desi...

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1880s Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Woven circa 1880, the piece features a soft, time-mellowed beige field, providing a refined backdrop for its lavish botanical medallion-and-palmette pattern.

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1880s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a deep midnight blue, providing a striking backdrop for an allover botanical design. Stylized palmettes, rosettes, and leafy vinery unfurl across the surface...

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1920s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890

Located in New York, NY

The sapphire-blue field provides a rich backdrop, allowing the motifs to stand out with depth and clarity, while the earthy terracotta tones add vibrancy and grounding contrast.

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1890s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The warm ivory ground creates a luminous backdrop that allows the earthy rusts, deep indigo, soft blues, and muted greens to radiate with depth and balance.

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Early 1900s Kirman Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Geometric Oversized Light Beige Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Geometric Oversized Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Geometric Oversized Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

This dense yet harmoniously spaced pattern is characteristic of Kirman craftsmanship, where botanical motifs are arranged in elegant symmetry across a rich navy blue backdrop. Each r...

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1880s Unknown Kirman Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1920 Afshar
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1920 Afshar

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1920 Afshar

Located in New York, NY

The main border, set against a midnight blue backdrop, is adorned with large, stylized diamond rosettes linked in succession, adding a strong architectural counterpoint to the curvil...

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1920s Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Prong Setting Drop Earring
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Prong Setting Drop Earring

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Prong Setting Drop Earring

Located in Marcianise, IT

The warm, rich tone of the high-karat yellow gold provides the perfect backdrop for the gemstones, enhancing their beauty while emphasizing the antique character of the earrings.

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1850s Italian Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The rug's warm terracotta ground serves as the perfect backdrop for an array of soft, harmonious tones: powdery sky blue, golden honey, earthy taupe, and subtle pistachio greens.

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1920s Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate
English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate

English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

With creative historic repairs and restorations, this gate would work just as well as a decorative panel or backdrop to a water feature. Additional Dimensions For an opening of app...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century English Portrait of Siblings Regency Watercolour Painting
Late 18th Century English Portrait of Siblings Regency Watercolour Painting

Late 18th Century English Portrait of Siblings Regency Watercolour Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The artist has employed a soft palette throughout, allowing the vivid cobalt blue costume to create a particularly attractive focal point. The pastoral backdrop lends a gentle romant...

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Late 18th Century English School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

Doris Leslie Blau Allover Floral Antique Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Allover Floral Antique Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Allover Floral Antique Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The main border, densely filled with classic blossoming shrubs and palmette motifs, frames the central composition with a bold navy backdrop, creating a strong visual anchor. Multipl...

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Early 1900s Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

A German Silver Lion Hanukkah Menorah , 19th Century
A German Silver Lion Hanukkah Menorah , 19th Century

A German Silver Lion Hanukkah Menorah , 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Every available surface has been carefully ornamented, creating a richly textured backdrop that draws the eye upward toward the central symbolic elements.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Silver

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor
Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Located in Valladolid, ES

The figure is shown against the backdrop of a large stage curtain, which reveals a romantic landscape, a device used to add depth and character to the work.

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1830s French Charles X Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895
Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

The rocky habitat and delicate vegetation provide an attractive backdrop while emphasizing the reptiles' camouflage and adaptation to their environment.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The expansive central field is enveloped in a deeply saturated midnight indigo blue ground, providing a dramatic, high contrast backdrop for a dense, highly structured all over compo...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Teal Carpet - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Teal Carpet - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Teal Carpet - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The soft bluish-gray ground provides a calming backdrop, giving the rug an almost watercolor-like effect, enhanced by gentle abrash and age-softened hues.

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1880s Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Scattered throughout the field are animal motifs-graceful felines and antelopes-which add a touch of life and narrative to the ornamental backdrop. The color palette is elegantly ag...

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Early 1900s Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The palette has matured gracefully with time, presenting a mellowed, almost ethereal quality. The deep blue backdrop anchors the design, while subtle abrash (natural variations in dy...

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Early 1900s Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

French Louis XV style Robins Egg Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamps
French Louis XV style Robins Egg Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamps

French Louis XV style Robins Egg Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

The soft, even coloration offers a refined backdrop to the richly cast gilt bronze doré mounts, creating a sophisticated interplay of color and material.

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1890s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This principal stone sits slightly risen atop an open backdrop before being surrounded by a square frame of smaller matching stones; each of which is contained within a fine milgrain...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Persian Floral Geometric Rug with Deep Navy Field - Rug & Kilim
Antique Persian Floral Geometric Rug with Deep Navy Field - Rug & Kilim

Antique Persian Floral Geometric Rug with Deep Navy Field - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A richly abrashed navy field serves as the backdrop for a dense lattice of stylized blossoms, angular vinery, palmettes, and rosettes rendered in coral, dusty rose, ivory, muted teal...

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1920s Turkish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The visual identity of this antique curation lies entirely in its sophisticated, sun-faded color theory, which imparts an instantly ancestral, lived-in character to modern interiors....

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1890s French Aubusson Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Scottish Highland Landscape with Cattle watering by Loch Watercolour Painting
Scottish Highland Landscape with Cattle watering by Loch Watercolour Painting

Scottish Highland Landscape with Cattle watering by Loch Watercolour Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Highland Cattle by the Loch Watercolour Painting by William Dalgleish (Scottish 1860-1909) signed watercolour on paper laid on board, framed Framed size: 22 x 30 inches Painting size...

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19th Century English School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

Antique Swedish Tapestry with All-Over Geometric & Symbolic Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Swedish Tapestry with All-Over Geometric & Symbolic Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Swedish Tapestry with All-Over Geometric & Symbolic Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The color theory is remarkably sophisticated for its era, setting the entire design against a rich, multi-tonal slate blue melange ground. This cool backdrop is brought to life by an...

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1880s Swedish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Alriz Collection: Antique Orange & Teal Blue Oushak Rug, 1900
Alriz Collection: Antique Orange & Teal Blue Oushak Rug, 1900

Alriz Collection: Antique Orange & Teal Blue Oushak Rug, 1900

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

The soft teal-blue field provides a serene backdrop for an array of large-scale geometric medallions and stylized botanical motifs, rendered in warm tones of saffron, ivory, terracot...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Broadwood, 19th century English portrait of a horse in a stable with landscape
Broadwood, 19th century English portrait of a horse in a stable with landscape

Broadwood, 19th century English portrait of a horse in a stable with landscape

By William Albert Clark

Located in Woodbury, CT

The simple stable setting, with a folded stable rug hanging nearby and a glimpse of the landscape beyond, provides a restrained backdrop that allows the horse to remain the undispute...

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1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Onyx and Diamond Ring
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Onyx and Diamond Ring

Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Onyx and Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

The centrepiece rests atop an octagonal onyx base, which not only serves as a dramatic backdrop but also symbolises elegance and sophistication.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

19th c. Ebonized Chinoiserie and Bronze Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Cabinet
19th c. Ebonized Chinoiserie and Bronze Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Cabinet

19th c. Ebonized Chinoiserie and Bronze Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The high-gloss finish reflects light beautifully while serving as the perfect backdrop for the elaborate decorative details that define this elegant cabinet.

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895
Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

In this illustration, the reptiles are shown with remarkable anatomical accuracy, their muscular bodies, elongated necks, and powerful tails carefully rendered against a richly detai...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Indian Bidri Aftaba with Foliate and Makara Ornament
Early 19th Century Indian Bidri Aftaba with Foliate and Makara Ornament

Early 19th Century Indian Bidri Aftaba with Foliate and Makara Ornament

Located in Nottingham, GB

The deep blackened surface of the zinc alloy provides a dramatic backdrop for the intricate contrasting inlay, allowing the decorative details to emerge with remarkable clarity.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Geometric Oversized Cream Carpet - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Geometric Oversized Cream Carpet - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Geometric Oversized Cream Carpet - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The dramatic navy-blue ground serves as a rich backdrop for the repeating ivory and beige floral motifs, while subtle accents of terracotta and muted sage imbue the design with under...

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1880s Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

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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.