Antique Emblems

These aren’t random motifs—they are carefully curated emblems of harmony, peace, and continuity. Woven with the precision of a master atelier, they speak to the tapestry’s original p...

The fleur-de-lis is perhaps most closely associated with the French monarchy, who incorporated the emblem in their heraldry from the thirteenth-century onwards.

Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here.

A bright red cape is strewn on top of a sword with a twisted hilt and a large scutum that features a fleur de lys and winged cherub emblem emblazoned on top of the shield. In the fro...

Roses bloom in full flourish, their petals symbolizing love and devotion, while delicate floral sprigs and curling ribbons drift across the field like a whispered melody. Acanthus le...

While centered, the dense arrangement of these tribal emblems creates the visual effect of an allover design, lending the composition a dynamic energy typical of nomadic production.

In the important Italian palaces between the 17th and 18th centuries the consoles were among the most sought-after furnishings, emblem of the wealth of the client, to show off in the...

Surrounding the central scene is a sumptuous border of fruiting vines, curling leaves, and stylized blossoms—emblems of fertility and abundance rendered in glowing colors that echo t...

Subtle Shou motifs appear as discreet emblems of longevity, their presence signaling wishes for enduring life and continued prosperity.

Framing this exquisite work of art, stepped corner spandrels are filled with an array of boteh forms—timeless emblems associated with life force and enduring prosperity.

At the heart of the striking composition, cloisonné vases emerge as emblems of harmony and cultivated life, each vessel cradling flowering branches that speak to renewal and scholarl...

Above, Ruyi clouds drift across the upper register—auspicious forms associated with divine blessing—while two butterflies flutter nearby, long regarded as emblems of joy and companio...

In the rarefied world of collectible textiles, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan runner rises as a true emblem of exclusivity and heritage. Woven in the sto...

The powerful apron displays sweeping Baroque curves and centers an intricately worked Sun King medallion—a symbolic emblem of Louis XIV and an important identifier of the period.

Anchoring this visual composition is a striking “picket-fence” border in alternating black and ivory bars—an emblem of enclosure and guardianship, delineating a sacred space within t...

Other popular motifs included the Boleslawiec emblem, the potter’s emblem of Adam and Eve, heraldic signs, and nature motifs like florals and birds.

The large showy blossoms are thought to possess unparalleled beauty and are considered an emblem of wealth and honor. The gorgeous flowers and their foliage expertly adorn the field,...

Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather emblems of a powerful family with a well furnished interior.

The lotus speaks of purity and spiritual perfection, rising immaculate from still waters; peonies declare beauty, honor, and noble rank; chrysanthemums whisper promises of longevity ...

The clothing is decorated with traditional emblems most often seen on ancient Chinese ritual bronzes, while his hat looks very much like an upside-down lotus leaf.

The tapestry retains its magnificent, fully intact martial “trophy” border, densely decorated with: • Helmets, cuirasses, and swords • Cannons, trumpets, and shields • Victory emb...

As a collector’s item, this piece is not only a testament to the weaver's artistic mastery but also an emblem of resilience and adaptation. Perfect for display in a space that values...

The earliest recorded use of the lion rampant as a royal emblem in Scotland was in 1222. Since 1603, the lion rampant of Scotland has been incorporated into both the royal arms and r...

His polychromed ivory Corpus from a crucifix is in the Museo Civico di Belluno, which preserves some of Brustolon's preparatory drawings for frames to be carved with putti displaying...

Jadeite and greenstone were worked into a wide variety of items from tools and utensils to items worn as emblems of social and political power. Jade objects were a sign of wealth and...

A decorative garland of flowers and national emblems wraps the composition, making this print not just a historical record but also a decorative celebration of military alliance and ...

Every flourish is more than ornamental—it is an emblem of prestige, belonging to a cultural language that only the initiated could fully decode.

Of Charles Eastlake design, the open fretwork to the top and sides; the Fine figured walnut to the body and drawer front with highly carved handle; the Fine quality wood grain and pa...

Acanthus leaves became emblems of longevity and cultivated refinement, passing from Greco-Roman ornament into Renaissance, Baroque, and French decorative arts.

Approaching near his mossy bed, Soft whisp'ring to herself she said:– "Thou little imp, whose potent art Bows low with grief the feeling heart; Whose thirst insatiate, loves to si...

Maison Baguès remains today as an emblem of French sophistication. French, circa 1870.

Mandarin ducks are often pictured in pairs, as they are here, and are an emblem of conjugal fidelity. The lovely color palette, comprised mostly of shades of gray with blue, deep red...

Jadeite and greenstone were worked into a wide variety of items from tools and utensils to items worn as emblems of social and political power. Jade objects were a sign of wealth and...

Jadeite and greenstone were worked into a wide variety of items from tools and utensils to items worn as emblems of social and political power. Jade objects were a sign of wealth and...

Boteh forms introduce an ancient emblem commonly associated with life and continuity, and the radiating rosettes evoke blossoms captured at their fullest moment.

The brand's historical emblem or hallmark: the horn or cornucoppia inside a shield, which was its registered distinctive logo.

Along the lower border, a pair of mandarin ducks rests among reeds and water lilies — eternal emblems of fidelity and marital harmony. These painterly creatures, poised in mid-flight...

The surface is animated by an all-over symmetrical arrangement of Gul motifs, the iconic tribal emblems associated with Turkmen groups such as the Tekke, Ersari, or Yomut.

At its heart lies a finely faceted medallion—an emblem of celestial harmony—poised within a luminous beige field subtly layered with an allover boteh pattern, the signature Persian m...

Finally, at the top, is shown a bear, traditionally used as the emblem of cruelty, wildness and brutality. All the symbols represented on this piece of furniture suggest that the o...

Centered by a powerful concentric octofoil medallion, the composition unfolds with the clarity of a royal emblem suspended in space. Turkish carpets of this caliber have anchored sta...

Its luminous field, softened to a silvery sea salt by time’s gentle hand, becomes the stage for a magnificent cusped central medallion — an emblem of harmony, tradition, and the art ...

In the Western world, it was a symbol of auspiciousness and good luck until the 1930s, when it became a feature of Nazi symbolism as an emblem of Aryan identity. As a result of World...

Chrysanthemums, long associated with longevity and cultivated wisdom, mingle with peonies—emblems of honor, prosperity, and refined beauty.

Regarding the art of furnitures, the most complex scenes and figures are drawn from illustrated books, ornament and emblem compendiums and engraving compilations. Rather than copying...

The peony, known as the “King of Flowers,” embodies honor, wealth, and feminine beauty, while the lotus rises unsullied from the depths, an eternal emblem of purity and spiritual awa...

These amulets are more than decorative—they function as protective emblems, historically intended to guard the home and its inhabitants.

Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Baguès has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design.

At the age of sixteen he went to work for the family business as an assistant to his father, making floral designs and emblems for both faience and glass. In his spare time he became...

Floating ruyi clouds, sacred emblems of wish fulfillment, drift among vines and butterflies, symbols of transformation and joy.

To own this exquisite work of art is to possess not only a masterpiece of Ottoman craftsmanship but also an enduring emblem of status and cultural refinement. This is exclusivity wov...

The field is animated by bold splayed palmettes in full bloom, their curling silhouettes extending outward like flourishing botanical emblems suspended in motion. In Persian decorati...

At the heart of the composition lies an elegant cusped medallion, patterned with a symbolic cross and blooming Rhodian Lilies—motifs long associated with nobility, faith, and passage...

Jadeite and greenstone were worked into a wide variety of items from tools and utensils to items worn as emblems of social and political power. Jade objects were a sign of wealth and...

This piece features finely case brass handles with a thistle motif, the national flower and emblem of Duncan Phyfe's home country of Scotland.

Aubusson tapestries of this caliber were not merely decorative—they were emblems of taste, rank, and intellectual refinement.

The exceptional composition unfolds through three connected hexagonal pole medallions, aligned along the runner’s central axis like ceremonial emblems guiding the eye through the des...

It is represented here, bearing in its hands some iconographic attributes; wingless, as instead occurs in other depictions, proceeding towards a dark cave, he carries the bridle of a...

Four diamond-shaped hooked medallions travel gracefully along the centerline, each one a quiet yet iconic emblem of protection and continuity. Their stepped contours and subtle abras...

Lotus palmettes emerge as emblems of rebirth and spiritual continuity, while Harshang motifs—stylized, angular floral forms—introduce a dynamic energy tied to protection and vitality.