Antique Looms

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun silk thread executed in traditional tambour or basma stitches on a hand-loomed foundation. The exceptional clarity of the o...

This type of Visite stole, made available on a Jacquard loom, was initiated by Amédée Couder at the Universal Exhibition in Paris 1839 and in particular produced by the Maison Parisi...

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun silk thread executed in traditional kanda khayol (couching) or basma stitches on a hand loomed foundation. The exceptional ...

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun silk thread executed in traditional kanda-khayol (couching) or basma stitches on a hand-loomed cotton foundation. The excep...

Aubusson, located along the river Creuse in central France, emerged as one of the most important centers of tapestry manufacture from the 17th through the 18th centuries, supplying a...

Carved into bloodstone, a striped shield sits on a diagonal, with a scroll looming above it. It is topped with a crown, a pine tree, and a tiny animal—perhaps a horse, coyote, or dee...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

The panels are executed in richly figured silk grounds with raised velvet patterns, likely cut or voided velvet, a technically sophisticated weaving method requiring highly skilled a...

C.1850 Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists Maria Thomas and son as working in London c.1857

The texture of the pile and its fresh bright colours remain almost as they were when it came off the loom. Even the edges are intact. Such a rug, which has been kept away from light ...

The weaving is done on a vertical loom, with each strand meticulously placed by hand, resulting in a dense and durable textile.

A particularly notable detail is the central vertical seam, where two panels have been joined, an authentic hallmark of traditional loom weaving that adds both structural integrity a...

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug Size: 11'6" × 12'9" (350 × 388 cm) A rare and exceptional example of Turkish textile artistry, this antique Hereke rug, is a testament to the refined craft...

Figures are depicted under half-timbered buildings and a looming cathedral in the distance. Signed with a monogram and dated.

These are constructed on the horizontal loom with the warp-faced plain weave. This technique was developed early on the time scale following the domestication of sheep, as indicated ...

The compressed composition, abrupt cropping, and emphatic contour lines heighten the sense of psychological tension and physical unease. The bald, looming figure behind presses forw...

Together they produced fine quality marine chronometers, mantel clocks and a number of superb carriage clocks, of which the present example is exceptional. Literature B. Loomes, Wat...

This pillow incorporates an authentic fragment from a 17th century Flemish tapestry, hand woven in wool using traditional European loom techniques. During this period, Flemish worksh...

The textile is constructed in the traditional manner: two narrow panels, each woven on a backstrap loom, joined along the center by a fine seam — the standard construction of Sumba h...

Woven entirely by hand on a traditional loom, the textile displays the tight weave and durable construction associated with historic Navajo craftsmanship.

Vintage oil on board in soft greys and blues and greens of the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius looming in the distance in vintage associated frame.

The draftsmanship is exceptional: the dogs rendered with real painterly skill, a ghostly hooded figure looming in the snowy background behind them. Hohenstein preceded Leonetto Capp...

A masterwork of Neoclassical elegance, this 19th-century carpet represents the pinnacle of French court luxury—a period where the loom was treated not merely as a tool of utility, bu...

Herter Brothers closed in 1906, and Albert founded Herter Looms in 1909, a tapestry and textile design-and-manufacturing firm that was, in a sense, successor to his father's firm.

His hands are clasped in reverence, as a crucifix looms softly in the background. Unsigned. Handsomely presented in a dark-wood frame with a gilt inner edge.

The weaving displays the characteristic texture and irregularities of early hand loom production, with areas of age related wear and thinning that attest to its authenticity and long...

A defining feature of this masterpiece is the calligraphic signature cartouche located in the upper left corner within the outer guard border which definitively identifies the piece ...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

The most visible entity to set up looms in this area was Ziegler and Company of Manchester, England, in 1883.

The play of light against the looming silhouetted trees suggests an uneasy stillness, reminiscent of the "dark" period of the Old Masters, yet rendered with the quick, gestural brush...

Woven in sturdy, all-wool yarns on a traditional Navajo upright loom, this piece is an excellent example of trading-post-era weaving—combining natural undyed wool with rich red and b...

Key Features: Origin: Turkey Material: Premium Wool Technique: Hand-Knotted, Tribal Loom Construction Design: Repeating Nomadic Medallions with Arrow and Cross Symbols Size: 3′ x 15...

This exceptional textile represents the height of American domestic weaving during the mid-nineteenth century, a period when mechanized looms allowed for the production of large-scal...

At the top of this pagoda-like structure, a dragon with its mouth slightly open looms over the composition with a menacing air. The use of stained sycamore allows for a high degree o...

Overall, the scene captures both the beauty and unpredictability of Mediterranean coastal waters, likely inspired by the maritime life around Naples and the looming presence of Vesuv...

Handwoven in all-wool yarns on a traditional Navajo upright loom, this rug has the crisp, graphic look associated with trading-post era pieces and works beautifully as either a floor...

Bold columns run vertically down the center, flanked by mirrored scrollwork and stylized cartouches, suggesting a formal Neo-Classical influence adapted for the industrial loom. This...

The Flemish “Game Park” Tapestry – 16th Century is an extraordinary woven artwork depicting an elaborate hunting scene set against a lush forest backdrop. Hand-loomed in wool and sil...

A stunning pair of 19th Century French Louis XV style high back throne chairs with a gilt finish. Upholstered in loom woven tapestry with a lovely floral design.

The frame is very decorative ormolu with shell decoration and it has a fine mesh screen incorporated The style is typical French Rococo with a cherub fire raising theme to the centr...

The central seated figure, rendered with exaggerated physiognomy and an open, mask-like mouth, is flanked by two looming characters whose postures and expressions reinforce a sense o...

This piece would have been worn by a high ranking Chief with the red tones denoting his staturs and the green hues his association with the land The textile is woven on 4 inch stri...

July - Archery - The child of the Nineties considers with laughter, The maid whom his Sire in the Sixties ran after, While careering himself in pursuit of a girl whom, The twenties w...

The slight irregularities in the pattern and edges suggest it was handmade on a portable, horizontal loom, a hallmark of nomadic craftsmanship. Estimated age of the rug is approx. 10...

Repeated in disciplined succession across the elongated field, the iconic boteh motifs create a sense of infinite growth, as though the pattern could continue beyond the loom’s edge....

19th Century circa 1870's Anishinaabe loom beaded bandolier bag with pocket. Beaded using a palette of soft colors to create a floral design on strap and bag.

The geometry is deliberate, almost architectural in its cadence, yet softened by subtle tonal shifts within the red ground—evidence of hand-dyed wool and the organic rhythm of the lo...

Baoulé / Baule loom hedle pulley from the beginning of the 20th century Rich tribal patina and using traces Beautiful stylization of the face with custom base as shown in the photo...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

Warmth, serenity, and old-world distinction converge in this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug, a superb Late 19th Century weaving that embodies the cultivated grandeur of...

Dating from the turn of the 20th century, this textile serves not only as a functional floor covering but as a genuine historical artifact, preserving the rich artistry of the Oushak...

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

The maker, John Wright, was active as a clockmaker in Dorking from 1771 until 1828 References: Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p. 860.  

Admirers of the craft will recognize this as the work of an exceptional workshop, representing one of the finest large-scale reimaginings of the Aubusson sensibility—where the loom t...

Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon (1665-1732) – "Landscape with Figures and Farmhouses" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 85 x 109 cm Dimensions (Flat): 74 x 98 cm Frame: P...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Penelope: Seated at the far right, she is identified by her most famous attribute: the weaving loom. Her weaving was her defense against the suitors, and her presence here anchors th...

With an abundant supply of soft wool, high quality craftsmen, a mix of larger city-based workshops, looms in smaller villages and access to the Silk Road, Khorassan has a far-reachin...

While traders influenced size, palette, and composition to suit non-Native buyers, the technical mastery remained entirely Navajo: handspun wool, tightly executed tapestry weave on a...