Antique Borders

Featuring a unique open field design with elegant floral borders, its rich chocolate brown tones accented with warm umber create a timeless and sophisticated presence.

Note the experimentation with Folk Art in the outer guard border.

This is a pair of antique Border Collie doorstops. An English, cast iron door keeper or large volume bookend, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

This exceptional 1920s Navajo rug features a bold red field framed by dramatic serrated (zigzag) borders and anchored by a central diamond medallion motif — and notably comes in a ra...

Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, Mid-19th Century Pile carpets and flat-weaves known in the market as 'Bessarabian' were woven mostly in the 19th centu...

Encircling the composition, six meticulously articulated borders create a sense of depth and structure. Shades of blue punctuate the design with subtle shamrock and floral motifs, le...

Each plate is molded at the rim with the unusually fine border pattern known as ‘mosaic’ or ‘basket-weave,’ enriched with alternating trellis panels and scrolled cartouches and termi...

Framed by a robust compound border of repeating geometric cartouches, the rug achieves a rare synthesis of tribal spontaneity and formal structural integrity, making it a definitive ...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze plate or charger with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...

Framing the composition is a series of geometric borders adorned with repeating motifs, providing both structure and visual containment to the dense field.

Intricate geometric motifs in ivory, navy, rust, and saffron accents fill the central field, bordered by traditional Yomut eagle (gopuz) guard bands and geometric meanders.

12 superbly hand painted cabinet plates with scenes of named places in monochromatic bittersweet red with pierced rims. The gold borders and molded raised flower decoration further e...

Each mirror is surrounded by a sculptural border composed of individually articulated, overlapping laurel leaves, rhythmically arranged around the perimeter and secured with visible ...

Title: "Kaartje van Persien na de stelling van den Heer Guillaume de L'Isle" Translates to "Map of Persia based on the work of Mr. Guillaume de L'Isle." Guillaume de L'Isle was a p...

Set of Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates with Green Borders and Fire-Gilt Trim A rare and refined set of six early 19th-century French porcelain dessert plates,...

Black center with gold border.

Surrounding the designs is a delicately detailed bamboo border, adding texture and an organic touch that ties beautifully to the natural-themed motifs.

Large Antique Round Silver Plate Serving Tray With Grape & Leaf Border C1890 Measures - 1 1/8" x 20 3/8" x 20 3/8"

Antique map titled 'Asie Ottomane ou Turquie d'Asie'. Attractive map of Turkey in Asia. The map covers the Asian territories claimed by the Turkish Ottoman Empire c.1850 from the Bla...

Antique map titled 'Empires Chinois et Japonnais'. Attractive map of China and Japan. This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignemen...

Antique map titled 'Espagne et Portugal'. Attractive map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Mediterranean Sea and includes the Baleari...

Antique map titled 'Russie d'Europe'. Attractive map of Russia in Europe, covers the European portions of Russia from the Arctic Sea south to the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. This map ...

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Floral-Shaped Tray with Gilt Border, Qing Dynasty, 17th–18th Century An exceptional Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer tray of elegant floral form, dating from...

Moroccan Moorish style bone and brass arched mirror. The bone incised concentric circle decoration. And colored with white diamonds against a black background. All enclosed in a tack...

And then there is the wonderful, highly unusual border, composed of alternating Ohio Stars and large green triangles that frame the composition.

Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869 This striking chromolithograph from Plate XXXVIII of L'Ornement Polychrome offers a meticulously curated ...

Framed by scrolling foliate borders, the design conveys the delicate elegance and decorative charm of early hooked rugs.

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869 This striking chromolithograph, Plate XLI from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents a rich array of medieval decora...

19th Carved and Polychrome Wooden Relief with Vegetal Motifs and Border

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a lattice design and ivory ground border Circa 1890 Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanista...

A specific cluster of northern Indian rugs are inspired by antique Chinese weavings, and are often referred to as Indochine. Here wee see a very subtle palette on an ivory background...

Equally compelling is the restrained use of the surrounding field, where clusters of grapes, leaves, and blossoms occupy the corners and borders without overwhelming the visual juxta...

Narrow inner guard borders in terracotta red with small geometric motifs complete the layered border system.

Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain This beautifully engraved map titled "United States of North America (Western Sheet)" was created by Keith ...

Title: 1882 Map of Brazil: Historic Borders, River Systems, and Coastal Regions Description: This 1882 map presents a detailed cartographic view of Brazil, the largest country in S...

Title: Antique Map of Persia and Afghanistan, 1903, with Delicate Pastel Borders and Detailed Topography Description: This antique map, titled "Persia and Afghanistan," was engraved...

The geography is highly detailed, featuring a dense network of rivers, fortified cities, forests, and regional borders. The region of Flanders (Flandria), Cambrésis, and parts of the...

19thc French Antique Cut Crystal/ Gold Bordered Deluxe Candle Holder. This piece is stunning!

Antique map covering the central part of Europe with Germany in the centre and the Netherlands in west. With one cartouche containing cherubs and coat of arms. Published in Amsterdam...

Six Antique Chinese Hand Painted Arched Wood & Metal Screen Panels With Garden Elements & Dragon Border C1880 Measures - 69 7/8" x 14 1/2" x 1"

The rug’s border system is one of its standout features: alternating “T”-shaped motifs and stepped geometric patterns create a strong architectural frame that enhances the movement a...

The strength of the set comes from the rhythm of the border, the clarity of the porcelain, and the quiet formality of the gilded edge.

The totally plain eggshell field is framed by a narrow border system. The skinny main stripe shows leaves and diamond florets.

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century S...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug with All-Over Floral Design and Geometric Borders. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0404-251 / early 20th century.

A high quality antique kazak low pile wool rug with a blue, pink, brown and ivory border. The dyes are so vibrant. Navy and Watermelon!

The composition is enclosed within an exceptionally ornate floriate border, richly decorated with garlands, classical motifs, and cartographic instruments.

Antique Map of Southeastern France & Corsica – Stülpnagel Engraving, 1858 Highly detailed 19th-century map titled "Südöstliches Frankreich"(Southeastern France), engraved by Friedri...

An attractive west Anatolian long rug with an abrashed navy ground decorated with ragged palmettes and slanted acanthus leaves in nine full rows, ecru, red, pale blue and green accen...

A French large faience platter signed HB Quimper with a blue border, depicting a man shaving another man sitting on a barrel.

Beautifully framed in 15ct gold with a natural seed pearl border. Measures approx height 31.8mm & width 26.3mm *chain sold separately All of our items are either Antique, Vintag...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray with decorative border By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early...

This large West Anatolian workshop carpet displays an in-and-out somewhat stylized palmette design, supplemented by cloudbands and stiff vinery, all on the rust field, with details i...

Boasting a rich, midnight blue open field, the rug is centered by a highly detailed floral medallion in soft pastels and ivory, framed by a luminous golden-tan border. A deep, vibran...

The spacious central panel creates a sense of calm and balance, framed by a series of bold, intricately patterned borders rendered in ivory, red, sky blue, and earthy neutrals.

High quality Chinese Export brass tray or charger with incised decoration and openwork, or fretwork border. Heavy cast with a beautifully burnished surface.

Neale Creamware Oval Dishes with Roses and Gilt Leaf Borders, English, a Pair Attributed to Neale & Co.

Lovely antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry border panel measuring: 1.3 x 7.6 ft.     

- Gorgeous Regency nest of tables in mahogany - Set of four with carved borders - Very practical piece of English furniture, great for dinner and drinks parties - Viewings availab...