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Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette 2
Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette 2

Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette 2

By Helen Fette

Located in Dallas, TX

feel to the pile. In 1924 Walter Nichols opened the doors of his venture, Nichols Super Yarn and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette
Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette

Art Deco Oriental Style Small Floor Rug by Helen Fette

By Helen Fette

Located in Dallas, TX

feel to the pile. In 1924 Walter Nichols opened the doors of his venture, Nichols Super Yarn and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Armchair

19th Century Chinese Armchair

$1,650

H 41.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Chinese Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Northern Elm (Yumu) using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The seat has been rewoven with burlap yarn

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Yarn

Materials

Elm

Swedish Grace Unusual Upholstered Armchairs
Swedish Grace Unusual Upholstered Armchairs

Swedish Grace Unusual Upholstered Armchairs

$17,323 / set

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in

Swedish Grace Unusual Upholstered Armchairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Kramfors, SE

reupholstered with the fabric Makalu White from Finnish Lauritzson. Makalu is a fabric woven with yarn

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Yarn

Materials

Birch

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Karabagh Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Karabagh Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Chelaberd Karabagh Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

draw upon the magic of thick yarn to bring their visions to life. Within the intricate borders of these

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.

Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

charkha works with a drive wheel being turned by hand, while the yarn is spun off the tip of the spindle

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Yarn

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century European Oil on Canvas "My Grandfather the Tailor"
19th Century European Oil on Canvas "My Grandfather the Tailor"

19th Century European Oil on Canvas "My Grandfather the Tailor"

Located in Chicago, IL

yarn on the ground. A spinning wheel is in the foreground at the edge of the frame. The young boy tries

Category

19th Century Slovenian Other Antique Yarn

Materials

Paint

Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug

Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug

$6,929

W 29.93 in L 42.52 in

Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and unusual Tibetan rug woven with the wool yarn obtained by unravelling the so-called

Category

1920s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket

$12,500

H 53 in W 76.75 in D 0.1 in

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket

Located in Atlanta, GA

is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910. Woven with hand-spun natural yarns in white and

Category

1890s American Navajo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

years, yarn, creating a richly textured and uniquely charming piece. Due to the delicate materials and

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Squares
Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Squares

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Squares

Located in Milan, IT

-dyed with the colour of choice; this rudimental method results in a non-uniform dyeing of the yarn

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Yarn

Materials

Angora

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Lozenges
Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Lozenges

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Lozenges

Located in Milan, IT

-dyed with the colour of choice; this rudimental method results in a non-uniform dyeing of the yarn

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Yarn

Materials

Angora

1920 Antique Geometric Sumak Flat Weave Rug
1920 Antique Geometric Sumak Flat Weave Rug

1920 Antique Geometric Sumak Flat Weave Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

-clipped yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims. Antique Soumak carpets

Category

1920s Azerbaijani Empire Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern
Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern

Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern

By Ziegler & Co.

Located in Milan, IT

colours, where the wool yarns are masterfully dyed so to create an almost translucent effect. In this

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Aux Lainnes Ecossaises

Aux Lainnes Ecossaises

Located in New York, NY

than that he was commissioned to design this poster for a well known knitting and yarn shop in Paris

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Rectangles
Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Rectangles

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Concentric Rectangles

Located in Milan, IT

-dyed with the colour of choice; this rudimental method results in a non-uniform dyeing of the yarn

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Yarn

Materials

Angora

19th Century Biedermeier End Table or Wine Table,  in Mahogany on Pedestal Base
19th Century Biedermeier End Table or Wine Table,  in Mahogany on Pedestal Base

19th Century Biedermeier End Table or Wine Table, in Mahogany on Pedestal Base

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

accoutrements with interior access to a pleated silk basket intended to hold yarns. Top rests on turned, tripod

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Yarn

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Contemplation

Contemplation

By Sir Hubert Von Herkomer R.A. RWS.

Located in Middletown, NY

has brought her yarn swift to take in the sun and fresh air while she works. Watercolor on buff

Category

1870s English School Antique Yarn

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper

1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug

1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

-clipped yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims. Antique Soumak carpets

Category

1920s Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumak Rug
Antique Sumak Rug

Antique Sumak Rug

$1,155

W 35 in L 52 in

Antique Sumak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

-clipped yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims. Antique Soumak carpets

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Stacked Niches
Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Stacked Niches

Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Stacked Niches

Located in Milan, IT

-dyed with the colour of choice; this rudimental method results in a non-uniform dyeing of the yarn

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Yarn

Materials

Angora

Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s

Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

by Gisbert Rentmeister. The subtle gold yarns in the weave of this fabric are repeated in the mustard

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Antique Hand Woven Cotton Textile
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Antique Hand Woven Cotton Textile

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Antique Hand Woven Cotton Textile

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

is used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the finished

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Antique Geometric Red and Beige Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Geometric Red and Beige Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Geometric Red and Beige Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-quality wool with naturally dyed yarn in pristine condition, the tasteful juxtaposition of dignified and

Category

1920s Turkish Kilim Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

the loom. Created during the height of the Germantown yarn era (circa 1875–1900), this handwoven wool

Category

Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug
Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

using a hooking technique that pulls loops of yarn through a durable base fabric, they boast a thick

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"
Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"

Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"

By Wright & Ditson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

one side of the cover is yellow, with "Susie" embroidered in green yarn. A fabulous addition to any

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Yarn

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet Vintage Kilim Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug
Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet Vintage Kilim Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet Vintage Kilim Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

produced in Pirot, a town in southeastern Serbia. The yarns are all handspun and had been dyed by organic

Category

1920s Serbian Kilim Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid-19th Century American Spinning Wheel
Mid-19th Century American Spinning Wheel

Mid-19th Century American Spinning Wheel

$1,850

H 43.5 in W 22 in D 45 in

Mid-19th Century American Spinning Wheel

Located in Incline Village, NV

legs and spindles connect the solid plank, which supports the flywheel; the yarn bobbin has the

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Iron

Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments Inca Culture Peru
Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments Inca Culture Peru

Two Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments Inca Culture Peru

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two pre-Columbian textile fragments presented in wood frames. Handwoven in colored yarn, possibly

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Yarn

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Skein Swift
19th Century Skein Swift

19th Century Skein Swift

$3,900

H 25 in Dm 27 in

19th Century Skein Swift

Located in Greenwich, CT

finial, brass centre rod and wooden collapsible ribs with original silk ties. Used to wind skeins of yarn.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

, and earthy browns of mill-spun Germantown yarn, we witness the convergence of time-honored design with

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

shaped thimble-holder; includes two small yarn cards; original rouched satin lining to the inside of the

Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Yarn

Materials

Rosewood

1900s Antique European Rug 13′ × 16′3″
1900s Antique European Rug 13′ × 16′3″

1900s Antique European Rug 13′ × 16′3″

Located in Los Angeles, US

structure achieved by passing a single weft yarn over two warp yarns, pulling through between before

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Empire Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ca.1880 Antique Collectible Savonnerie Rug 6'1'' X 3'4''
Ca.1880 Antique Collectible Savonnerie Rug 6'1'' X 3'4''

Ca.1880 Antique Collectible Savonnerie Rug 6'1'' X 3'4''

Located in Los Angeles, US

structure achieved by passing a single weft yarn over two warp yarns, pulling through between before

Category

1880s Spanish Empire Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Super Rare Long Ikat From Sumba
Super Rare Long Ikat From Sumba

Super Rare Long Ikat From Sumba

$2,400

H 262 in W 16 in D 0.4 in

Super Rare Long Ikat From Sumba

Located in New York, NY

add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the finished cloth

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Antique Amritsar Transitional Beige and Burgundy Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Amritsar Transitional Beige and Burgundy Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Amritsar Transitional Beige and Burgundy Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

similarity may denote mixing English and Indian wool with higher quality yarn to produce this rich burgundy

Category

Early 1900s Indian Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Primitive Naive Interior Scene Folk Art Military Wooden Leg Curio
Early 19th Primitive Naive Interior Scene Folk Art Military Wooden Leg Curio

Early 19th Primitive Naive Interior Scene Folk Art Military Wooden Leg Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

painting, with his wee dog, a chap playing the flute, a lady spinning yarn surrounded by kitchenalia. food

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Canvas, Birdseye Maple

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Geometric Block Pattern in Pastel Colors
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Geometric Block Pattern in Pastel Colors

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Geometric Block Pattern in Pastel Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

recently yarn using the hooking technique.    Because of the delicacy in the material and construction of

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Burlap, Cotton

Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket
Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket

Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket

Located in Delft, NL

open containers were not very useful in practice: if you pulled a bit hard on your yarn, the tangle

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Yarn

Materials

Nutwood

Antique French Art Deco Rug in Green with Pink and Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim
Antique French Art Deco Rug in Green with Pink and Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim

Antique French Art Deco Rug in Green with Pink and Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

refund may be honored. Yarn samples can be made available during the process on loom as well, subject to

Category

1920s Indian Art Deco Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Japanese Ao-Oribe Glazed Stoneware Dish, Early Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan
Japanese Ao-Oribe Glazed Stoneware Dish, Early Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

Japanese Ao-Oribe Glazed Stoneware Dish, Early Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

abstracted brown iron oxide glazed image of yarn, dyed fabric, and a spinning tool. A cross hatch pattern and

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Yarn

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Sumba Hinggi Hip Cloth with a Suede Border
Antique Sumba Hinggi Hip Cloth with a Suede Border

Antique Sumba Hinggi Hip Cloth with a Suede Border

Located in New York, NY

which is used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Suede, Cotton

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket
1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket

Located in Dallas, TX

fine wool yarns produced in Germantown, Pennsylvania, these saddle blankets utilized high-quality

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Rug, Dimond Design
Antique Navajo Rug, Dimond Design

Antique Navajo Rug, Dimond Design

Located in Evanston, IL

yarns. This distinctive choice adds an air of elegance and rarity to this already exceptional piece

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

XXth Century Blue, Dark Red and Ivory Indian Agra Medallions, ca 1920
XXth Century Blue, Dark Red and Ivory Indian Agra Medallions, ca 1920

XXth Century Blue, Dark Red and Ivory Indian Agra Medallions, ca 1920

Located in Firenze, IT

had a rich experience in the processing of wool yarns, were called to collaborate in the preparation

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Mother-Child Boteh Village Antique Malayer Rug
Mother-Child Boteh Village Antique Malayer Rug

Mother-Child Boteh Village Antique Malayer Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

constantly change yarns from one color to another - it is mindblowing. And for this reason, rug weaving is

Category

1910s Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile
Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile

Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile

$2,400

H 96 in W 48 in D 0.4 in

Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile

Located in New York, NY

used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the finished

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

craftsmanship, a tall, straight back for good posture and freedom of movement. The art of spinning yarn is

Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Yarn

Materials

Oak

Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern
Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern

Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

rare design, enjoying a beautifully scaled pattern, fantastic yarn, and the most pleasant colors both

Category

Early 1900s Indian Agra Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Super Rare Cotton Ikat from Sumba Indonesia
Super Rare Cotton Ikat from Sumba Indonesia

Super Rare Cotton Ikat from Sumba Indonesia

$1,400

H 84 in W 42 in D 0.4 in

Super Rare Cotton Ikat from Sumba Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

technique which is used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

Located in Nantucket, MA

lies mostly hidden behind the frame, having been made with threads rather than yarn, has disappeared a

Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

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Antique Yarn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique yarn for your home. Frequently made of cord, yarn and fabric, every antique yarn was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique yarn — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique yarn, those designed in Folk Art, Industrial and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Plateau Indians each produced at least one beautiful antique yarn that is worth considering.

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