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Antique Silk Needlework

Antique silk needlework of a scene from Epsom Race Track, English circa 1900
Antique silk needlework of a scene from Epsom Race Track, English circa 1900

Antique silk needlework of a scene from Epsom Race Track, English circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

This fabulous silk work of art dates to around 1900. The late Victorian, early Edwardian period.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug

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 make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

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Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian
Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian

Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian

Located in Katonah, NY

This early Victorian needlework depicts the biblical story of Moses discovered among the reeds of the Nile. Worked in silk and chenille, the scene shows the infant Moses being lifted...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Framed Embroidered Needlework Depicting Shou Lao and Attendant
Antique Chinese Framed Embroidered Needlework Depicting Shou Lao and Attendant

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 longevity, with his familiar attendant and deer by his sides, mounted in a unique period m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass

Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels
Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels

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 ground, in tent stitch or petit point. Colours pinks, blues, cream, gold, greens and...

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Antique 1730s Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Antique Needlework and Velvet Pillow in Brown Tones and with Tassel Trim
Large Antique Needlework and Velvet Pillow in Brown Tones and with Tassel Trim

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 tapestry design on the front. The central motif, on a brown background, shows a bas...

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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Silk, Tapestry

Antique Purple Cream Silk Rug Handwoven Mohtasham Living Room Carpet
Antique Purple Cream Silk Rug Handwoven Mohtasham Living Room Carpet

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 design features a traditional medallion with floral motifs throughout. We are featuring...

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Antique 1870s Caucasian Early Victorian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk

Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise
Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise

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 the baby Moses being discovered in the bullrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter, all w...

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Antique 18th Century George III Tapestries

Materials

Silver

Antique Sailors Folk Art 'Sweetheart' Cushion In Glass Case, Late 19th Century
Antique Sailors Folk Art 'Sweetheart' Cushion In Glass Case, Late 19th Century

Antique Sailors Folk Art 'Sweetheart' Cushion In Glass Case, Late 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FOLK ART CUSHION Originally would have been a love token made by a sailor on a long voyage and then gifted to their sweetheart. A highly embellished example with a wealth ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

Group of 17 Antique 19th & 20th Century Folk Art Sewing Needle / Pin Cushions
Group of 17 Antique 19th & 20th Century Folk Art Sewing Needle / Pin Cushions

Group of 17 Antique 19th & 20th Century Folk Art Sewing Needle / Pin Cushions

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible collection of 17 Folk Art pin cushions. The group comprising pansy flowers, strawberries, boots, mittens, a rolled cushion, 2 books, a pear form, a bell form, a carrot...

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

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

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Antique English Needlework 17th Century
Antique English Needlework 17th Century

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

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H 7 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

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 worked in intricate tiny silk stitches. Hard to capture the beauty on my camera...

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century
Antique English Needlework 17th Century

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

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H 7 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

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 worked in intricate tiny silk stitches. Hard to capture the beauty on my camera...

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century
Antique English Needlework 17th Century

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

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H 7 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

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 worked in intricate tiny silk stitches. Hard to capture the beauty on my camera...

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow
Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow

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H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Featuring extremely rare Medieval Orphrey Panel from what must have been a very important set of Vestments Dating from 15th Century. Upon antique Aubergi...

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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
Antique Velvet Pillow 17th Century Needlework Pomegranate Slip

Antique Velvet Pillow 17th Century Needlework Pomegranate Slip

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow The front panel. 16th Century Italian Silk Velvet Dark blue on a cream silk ground Edged with antique Silver metallic tassel trim and gold metallic braid ...

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Antique 17th Century British Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion
18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion

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H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 5 in

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion

Located in Salisbury, GB

A beautiful cushion made from a rare and unusual 18th century hand embroidered stitched fragment of a regal looking dog placed onto antique linen with a wide early antique cut silk v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk, Feathers

Vintage Fortuny Pillows with Antique Silk Fringe
Vintage Fortuny Pillows with Antique Silk Fringe

Vintage Fortuny Pillows with Antique Silk Fringe

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H 12 in W 20 in D 4 in

Vintage Fortuny Pillows with Antique Silk Fringe

By Mary Jane McCarty

Located in Yardley, PA

Newly made pillows from an authentic circa 1950's Fortuny textile.backed and trimmed with a soft blue silk, and embellished with silk tassel fringe

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Vintage 1950s Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel
18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel

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 velvet panel with metal thread silk couching. Measures: Seat height: 50cm Seat d...

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Antique 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Collection of Antique International Flags
Collection of Antique International Flags

Collection of Antique International Flags

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H 43 in W 47 in D 2 in

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. Each flag is intricately and finely made of silk. Please review the photos showing t...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Grand Tour Quilts and Blankets

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Silk

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique
Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

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H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Located in Acworth, GA

19th Century, 13 Star Patriotic Swallowtail Banner This exceptional 13 Star Patriotic Swallowtail Banner is large in detail and uniquely small in size for a typical banner of tha...

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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
Antique IHS Medallion Custom Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Antique IHS Medallion Custom Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century highly embroidered Italian ecclesiastical medallion on its original silk textile, bordered by vintage Italian trim, lace and tassels on Italian pink silk. Pillow crafted...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Down, Silk

Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s
Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s

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, plants and flowers depicted in a folky, naive style within a floral border. The sample...

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Antique 1830s British Early Victorian Decorative Art

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Textile, Cotton, Silk

19th C. French Needlework Pillow
19th C. French Needlework Pillow

19th C. French Needlework Pillow

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H 20 in W 20 in D 5 in

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. The focal point is a stunning 19th century French needlepoint and petit point appli...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk

Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon

Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon

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H 16 in W 11.75 in D 1.5 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 and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and nu...

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Antique 1780s English Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century
Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century

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
Exceptional Antique Hand Knotted Rug Oriental Beige Kurk Living Room

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 very famous brand of "Seirafian Carpet" with a beautiful floral central medallion 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
Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Lovely Antique Pair of Framed Fine Needlework of Herons
Lovely Antique Pair of Framed Fine Needlework of Herons

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 grey, silver, white and champagne. Each is beautifully framed with celadon velvet mat...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Magnificent Set of 4 Antique Japanese Silk Needlework Framed Panels, circa 1890
Magnificent Set of 4 Antique Japanese Silk Needlework Framed Panels, circa 1890

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 background with embroidered cherry blossoms, birds and spider mum florals. The high ...

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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
Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X

Antique Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler – Dated 180X

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This heirloom quality textile is a magnificent display piece for any collector of antique needlework, Americana, English decorative arts, or historical folk textiles.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Primitive Needlework of a Girl with a Cat, Dated 1815
Antique Primitive Needlework of a Girl with a Cat, Dated 1815

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, 1815 hand written on the back. There is some damage. The silk is split acro...

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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tapestry by Helene Killion of Ceremonial Robe with Antique Fabrics
Tapestry by Helene Killion of Ceremonial Robe with Antique Fabrics

Tapestry by Helene Killion of Ceremonial Robe with Antique Fabrics

By Helene Killion

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and stunning mixed medium ceremonial robe by artist Helene Killion (1910-2003). Helene created this collage tapestry with antique fabrics and antique Venetian lace on a tea...

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Vintage 1980s American Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery Depicting a Woman with a Lamb, Yorkshire
Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery Depicting a Woman with a Lamb, Yorkshire

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 young woman holding a lamb in a landscape.

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Tapestries

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Gesso, Wood, Glass, Silk

Antique Framed Spanish/Italian Beadwork And Stumpwork Embroidery Panel, 17th C.
Antique Framed Spanish/Italian Beadwork And Stumpwork Embroidery Panel, 17th C.

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 with different types of flowers and foliage. There is a somewhat timeless, almost ab...

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Antique 1650s European Tapestries

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Metallic Thread

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment in Molded Frame
French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment in Molded Frame

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 flowers and birds made from a number of fibers including silk and gold threads.

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Tapestries

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Silk, Velvet, Cord, Beads

Antique Needlework Tapestry Bolster Pillow
Antique Needlework Tapestry Bolster Pillow

Antique Needlework Tapestry Bolster Pillow

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H 16.5 in W 44.5 in D 9 in

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 soft tan with twisted silk rope trim and gold metallic threads cord details.

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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Petite Antique Needlework Lumbar Pillows
Pair of Petite Antique Needlework Lumbar Pillows

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 and golden silk backings. Holiday perfect in shades of red, green, blue and yellow.

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Feathers, Silk, Velvet, Wool

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry
17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Large tapestry panel depicting the sacred heart and the crown; finely tent-stitching of a heart and a crown, surrounded by light color flowers and bows. The ecclesiastic cloth/tapest...

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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow
18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

To further embellish the cushion the tapestry panel has been framed with a silk woven orange trim velvet fragment. Multi-color moss fringe all around the antique tapestry is the fini...

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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
18th Century English Needlework Floral Tapestry Panel

18th Century English Needlework Floral Tapestry Panel

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique Textiles Galleries... 18th century needlework tapestry valance or pelmet depicting blooming flowers and vines, in shades of green, gold, peach, pinks on a yellow background. ...

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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow
18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow

18th Century French Needlework Tapestry Decorative Pillow

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

To further embellish the cushion the tapestry panel has been framed with an antique cotton floral royal blue velvet fragment and a silk metallic antique decorative trim.

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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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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.