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Antique Silk Needlework

1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to
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Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Framed Embroidered Needlework Depicting Shou Lao and Attendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (19th century) embroidery needlework on silk depicting Shou Lao, god of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk, Glass

Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Early 18th Century Antique Silkwork Embroidery Picture. The embroidery is worked in silk on linen
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Antique 1730s Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Antique Needlework and Velvet Pillow in Brown Tones and with Tassel Trim
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th C. a large antique pillow measuring 18"h x 40.5"w, featuring a vintage floral
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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Pillows and Throws

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Tapestry, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet

Antique Purple Cream Silk Rug Handwoven Mohtasham Living Room Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This rare beautiful silk area rug is an excellent example of silk rugs woven in the 1880s. The
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Antique 1870s Caucasian Early Victorian Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Antique Purple Cream Silk Rug Handwoven Mohtasham Living Room Carpet
Antique Purple Cream Silk Rug Handwoven Mohtasham Living Room Carpet
$28,645 Sale Price
20% Off
W 49.22 in L 80.32 in
Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery Depicting a Woman with a Lamb, Yorkshire
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GEORGE III SILK AND GILT THREAD NEEDLEWORK EMBROIDERY A charming depicting of a
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Tapestries

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Gesso, Wood, Glass, Silk

Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE GEORGE III SILK, SILVER THREAD NEEDLEWORK AND STUMPWORK EMBROIDERY A charming depiction of
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Antique 18th Century George III Tapestries

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Silver

Antique Framed Spanish/Italian Beadwork And Stumpwork Embroidery Panel, 17th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED FLORAL TEXTILE PANEL A hugely decorative piece depicting branches of a tree
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Antique 1650s European Tapestries

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Metallic Thread

Group of 17 Antique 19th & 20th Century Folk Art Sewing Needle / Pin Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
varying materials including silks, wools, and cottons. The carrot is the newest, made from an early
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Quilts

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Silk, Thread, Natural Fiber

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Antique English Needlework 17th Century
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
a very important set of Vestments Dating from 15th Century. Upon antique Aubergine colour mohair
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Velvet Pillow 17th Century Needlework Pomegranate Slip
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
silk ground Edged with antique Silver metallic tassel trim and gold metallic braid Backed with dark
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Antique 17th Century British Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion
Located in Salisbury, GB
a regal looking dog placed onto antique linen with a wide early antique cut silk velvet
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk, Feathers

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion
18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Fortuny Pillows with Antique Silk Fringe
By Mary Jane McCarty
Located in Yardley, PA
blue silk, and embellished with silk tassel fringe
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Vintage 1950s Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
French 18th century walnut reclining armchair upholstered in antique fabric with an 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Chairs

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Metallic Thread

Collection of Antique International Flags
Located in Acworth, GA
A remarkable feat to collect all of these silk flags of 160 different countries, circa 1890-1900
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Antique 1890s Japanese Grand Tour Quilts and Blankets

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Silk

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique
Located in Acworth, GA
at approximately 16 “x26”, framed 32”x40”; the canton and pieced in stripes are made of silk and are
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

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Silk, Beads

Antique IHS Medallion Custom Pillow by Eleganza Italiana
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century highly embroidered Italian ecclesiastical medallion on its original silk textile
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Silk

Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRAMED SAMPLER A charming and decorative sampler with a wealth of animals, buildings
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Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Decorative Art

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Textile, Cotton, Silk

19th C. French Needlework Pillow
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious decorative pillow is a refined blend of antique artistry and modern sophistication
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Silk

19th C. French Needlework Pillow
19th C. French Needlework Pillow
H 20 in W 20 in D 5 in
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1781 Antique Sampler by Mary Cannon. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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Antique 1780s English Other Tapestries

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Silk

Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
H 16 in W 11.75 in D 1.5 in
Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
LARGE FOLK ART RAG DOLL An adorable and individual cloth doll lovingly hand-stitched with embroidered facial features, rosy cheeks and braided human hair. Charming hand-stitched cl...
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Cotton, Silk, Thread

Exceptional Antique Hand Knotted Rug Oriental Beige Kurk Living Room
Located in Wembley, GB
This rug is a fine example of a very fine silk and kurk (baby lamb wool) traditional wool rug by a
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Vintage 1920s Persian Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

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Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk

Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English embroidery. On a pale silk backing using silk thread. Signed "Mary
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

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Silk

Lovely Antique Pair of Framed Fine Needlework of Herons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of fine silk needlework of herons and bamboo having subtle color palette of platinum
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Decorative Art

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Silk

Magnificent Set of 4 Antique Japanese Silk Needlework Framed Panels, circa 1890
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of four hand needlework silk panels in black lacquered frames. The panels with a black silk
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

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Silk, Hardwood

Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X
Located in Delray Beach, FL
quality textile is a magnificent display piece for any collector of antique needlework, Americana, English
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Antique Late 18th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Primitive Needlework of a Girl with a Cat, Dated 1815
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A delightful silk and wool picture of a girl with a cat. Fabulous colors. Original gilt frame
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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Wool, Silk

Tapestry by Helene Killion of Ceremonial Robe with Antique Fabrics
By Helene Killion
Located in New York, NY
created this collage tapestry with antique fabrics and antique Venetian lace on a tea stained silk
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Vintage 1980s American Tapestries

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Fabric, Silk

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment in Molded Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elongated and framed French antique tapestry fragment from the 18th century depicting Baroque
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Tapestries

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Silk, Velvet, Cord, Beads

Antique Needlework Tapestry Bolster Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Long antique textile needlework tapestry fragment re-applied onto vintage cashmere in shades of
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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Pair of Petite Antique Needlework Lumbar Pillows
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of petite green and red needlework tapestry lumbar pillows with strie green silk velvet frame
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Down, Feathers, Silk, Velvet, Wool

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry
Located in Oakland Park, FL
, roses and tiger lilies. The color palette in this antique tapestry is in shades of cream, natural, pink
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
framed with a silk woven orange trim velvet fragment. Multi-color moss fringe all around the antique
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Wool

18th Century English Needlework Floral Tapestry Panel
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Textiles Galleries... 18th century needlework tapestry valance or pelmet depicting blooming
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Quilts and Blankets

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Wool, Linen, Silk

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
the tapestry panel has been framed with an antique cotton floral royal blue velvet fragment and a silk
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

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French Art Nouveau Old Bronze Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Art Nouveau with this magnificent Guimard chandelier, a true masterpiece of refinement and poetry. Crafted from oxidized bronze with deli...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Old Bronze Guimard Chandelier
French Art Nouveau Old Bronze Guimard Chandelier
$6,836
H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
$3,465 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
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Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine

Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
$16,801 Sale Price
20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Augusta Glasses - Set of four
By Akua Objects
Located in København K, DK
4 pieces handcrafted Venetian Glassware Made in Murano For a whimsical burst of colour and excitement to grace any table setting, perfect for serving water, wine or lemonade  The ...
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2010s Italian Tableware

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Augusta Glasses - Set of four
Augusta Glasses - Set of four
$672 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 2.17 in
Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** A Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Table with Fossils and Fossil Imprint...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

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Cast Stone, Concrete

Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.75 in W 66 in D 40.25 in
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

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Faux Leather

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 76 in D 36 in
Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Blue crossed swords mark to the base. A footed bowl with a wide sight scalloped gilt rim with shell and acanthus leaf handles and decorated with insects and flowers. The lid is decor...
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Early 20th Century German Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
$1,100
H 8.25 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
German Carved and Inlaid Server or Sideboard, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted with extreme care in Germany during the mid-19th century, this exceptional server or sideboard has a smaller footprint than most, making it an ideal piece for smaller rooms t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sideboards

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Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut

German Carved and Inlaid Server or Sideboard, circa 1850
German Carved and Inlaid Server or Sideboard, circa 1850
$4,229 Sale Price
50% Off
H 53 in W 56 in D 19 in
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
$10,259 / item
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Other Textiles

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Yarn

Vintage 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 17" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A masterpiece of textile art, this vintage pillow boasts a 17th-century Flemish tapestry design. Featuring rich botanical patterns in warm hues, it reflects a deep connection to natu...
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Antique 17th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
$11,705 / set
H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully prof...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant sofa dates from the early 19th century Biedermeier period. The frame is crafted from solid spruce wood and veneered with beautifully mirrored walnut, giving the piece a ...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
$9,006 Sale Price
31% Off
H 36.42 in W 89.38 in D 30.71 in
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Antique Silk Needlework For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silk needlework you’re looking for. Each antique silk needlework for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wool. There are 107 variations of the antique or vintage antique silk needlework you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique silk needlework, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique silk needlework bearing folk art, Baroque or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silk needlework over the years, but those crafted by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Helene Killion are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silk Needlework?

The average selling price for an antique silk needlework at 1stDibs is $2,175, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $671,679 for the highest priced.