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17th Century Flemish Figural Tapestry with Fruit Tree and Birds
17th Century Flemish Figural Tapestry with Fruit Tree and Birds

17th Century Flemish Figural Tapestry with Fruit Tree and Birds

Located in Los Angeles, US

This exceptional 17th century Flemish tapestry presents a richly detailed pastoral composition characteristic of the great weaving centers of Flanders during the Baroque period. The ...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur
The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79487 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 05'08 x 05'01. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry is a lush homage to the legendary Flemish Feuilles de Choux verdure trad...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Return from the Hunt: A Regal Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Aristocratic Leisure
Return from the Hunt: A Regal Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Aristocratic Leisure

Return from the Hunt: A Regal Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Aristocratic Leisure

Located in Dallas, TX

79485 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 05'10 x 04'03. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry unfolds like a courtly page from a Renaissance chronicle—an ode to privi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Wool Wall Tapestry by Eva Németh, Hungary, 1960s Modernist
Wool Wall Tapestry by Eva Németh, Hungary, 1960s Modernist

Wool Wall Tapestry by Eva Németh, Hungary, 1960s Modernist

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very striking handwoven wool wall tapestry by Hungarian textile artist Eva Németh, executed in the 1960s. The vertically structured composition features stylized female fig...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Belgian Hand Loom Tapestry
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Belgian Hand Loom Tapestry

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Belgian Hand Loom Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th-century Belgian Tapestry Details rug no. j4382 size 4' 7" x 6' 11" (140 x 211 cm)

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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Tapestries

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Wool

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Classical Scene, Needlework Frame
Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Classical Scene, Needlework Frame

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Classical Scene, Needlework Frame

Located in Germantown, MD

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th Century), Classical Scene, Needlework panel, Framed., Signed Measures 50" in width and 29" in height.

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Tapestries

Materials

Wood, Wool, Cotton

Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - No. 1632
Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - No. 1632

Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - No. 1632

By Albert Eckhout

Located in Paris, FR

Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - Indian Tapestry - No. 1632 Artist: After Albert Eckhout Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: ...

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20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century French/Belgian Verdure Woven Tapestry Elaborate Foliage & Birds
19th Century French/Belgian Verdure Woven Tapestry Elaborate Foliage & Birds

19th Century French/Belgian Verdure Woven Tapestry Elaborate Foliage & Birds

Located in Atlanta, GA

France or Belgium, late 19th to early 20th century. This verdure-style woven tapestry depicts a pastoral landscape animated by long-legged waterfowl (cranes or herons) beneath archin...

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19th Century Belgian Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur
The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur

The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79397 Antique French Tapestry, 07'08 x 08'11. This exceptional handwoven wool tapestry transports you straight into the rarefied world of Renaissance pageantry—an era where nobility,...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries

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Wool

Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La
Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La

Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La

Located in Los Angeles, US

An important and atmospheric Flemish verdure tapestry dating to the 17th century, woven in Flanders during the height of European tapestry production. This composition presents a ser...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

The Windmill Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Pastoral Elegance
The Windmill Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Pastoral Elegance

The Windmill Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Pastoral Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79484 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 06'01 x 05'04. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry opens onto an idyllic pastoral dream—an imagined Europe of calm waterway...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650
Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 17th-century Flemish tapestry depicts a seated musical figure surrounded by scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and a richly detailed border. The wool and silk weave sti...

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17th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Pastoral Landscape
19th Century French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Pastoral Landscape

19th Century French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Pastoral Landscape

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French verdure tapestry dates from the late 19th century and beautifully reflects the enduring tradition of pastoral tapestry weaving inspired by earlier Flemish and Fre...

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19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Tapestry Robert Four Aubusson - Claude Monet "Impression, Sunrise" - N 1627
Tapestry Robert Four Aubusson - Claude Monet "Impression, Sunrise" - N 1627

Tapestry Robert Four Aubusson - Claude Monet "Impression, Sunrise" - N 1627

By atelier robert four, Claude Monet

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: Claude Monet - "Impression, Sunrise" Period: 20th Century Style: 1950s-60s Design Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Width: 150 cm Height: 115 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Aubusson Tap...

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20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat
Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Folk Art Woolwork of a Ship's Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Folk Art Woolwork Depicting a Cat “The Tabby on the Rug” Circa 1860s This mid-19th-century sailor’s woolwork, possibly American, presents a centrally placed tabby cat, rendered in ...

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s
Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s

Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9

Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9

Located in New York, NY

This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

5x5 Ft Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging. Traditional Tablecloth. New Bed Cover
5x5 Ft Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging. Traditional Tablecloth. New Bed Cover

5x5 Ft Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging. Traditional Tablecloth. New Bed Cover

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot
French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot

French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a lush forest scene and a meandering waterway. Woven in verdant colors in a range of green and blue tone...

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20th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Japanese Antique "BORO" Edo period 1800s-1860s / Rag Abstract Art Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique "BORO" Edo period 1800s-1860s / Rag Abstract Art Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique "BORO" Edo period 1800s-1860s / Rag Abstract Art Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese BORO textile, dating back to the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare cloth that has survived through a long span of time. The interplay of indigo and natur...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tapestries

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Fabric

Alexander Calder Jute Tapestry, 1974 Guatemala
Alexander Calder Jute Tapestry, 1974 Guatemala

Alexander Calder Jute Tapestry, 1974 Guatemala

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare Alexander Calder 'Swirl' jute tapestry. Swirl pattern. Made in Guatemala in 1974. Calder contributed 14 designs to be made in limited editions by weavers in Guatemala ...

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1970s American Vintage Tapestries

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Jute

Burssels Tapestry by Bruxella In Brabanti Manufactory Jean Milo - N° 1616
Burssels Tapestry by Bruxella In Brabanti Manufactory Jean Milo - N° 1616

Burssels Tapestry by Bruxella In Brabanti Manufactory Jean Milo - N° 1616

By G. Chaudoir, Milo

Located in Paris, FR

No. 1616 - 20th Century Tapestry from the Bruxella In Brabanti Manufactory - Georges Chaudoir Workshop, Greeting Card by Jean Milo. - W122 x H160 cm This magnificent tapestry has un...

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20th Century Belgian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough,  USA, circa 1980
Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough,  USA, circa 1980

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough, USA, circa 1980

By Robert Goodnough

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough, USA, circa 1970s Vibrant tapestry by American artist Robert Goodnough (1917-2010), known for his exploration of Cubist-inspire...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique indigo Boro textile, probably used as rug estimate from the size & condition. in Japanese culture, everyone take off their shoes at the entrance, and sit down directly on th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Lengths 1 to 4, France
Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Lengths 1 to 4, France

Zuber Panoramic Wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Lengths 1 to 4, France

By zuber

Located in München, BY

Stunning Zuber panorama wallpaper Hindustan Woodcut Print Panels 1 to 4, France 1970s. The picture consists of four panels with the numbers 1 to 4 of the Hindustan panorama wallpape...

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1970s French Vintage Tapestries

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Tapestry

Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Robe with Blossoms & Butterflies, c. 1850
Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Robe with Blossoms & Butterflies, c. 1850

Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Robe with Blossoms & Butterflies, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

When the Qing-dynasty woman who wore this lovely robe entered a room, people would instantly have recognized her status and rank based on the fine materials and skilled decoration of...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Located in Istanbul, TR

The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame. Ready to go on any wall. The item ...

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Late 19th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Antique Tapestries

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Silk

Royal Aubusson Manufactury Tapestry 18th – After Jean-Baptis Oudry - N 1570
Royal Aubusson Manufactury Tapestry 18th – After Jean-Baptis Oudry - N 1570

Royal Aubusson Manufactury Tapestry 18th – After Jean-Baptis Oudry - N 1570

By Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Paris, FR

An Exceptional and Important french Tapestry from Royal Aubusson Manufactury the Tapestry in France , 18th Century – After Jean-Baptiste Oudry No. 1570 Period: 18th century Conditio...

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18th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Siegfried Doege, Tapestry, Sphinx with Flowers, Germany
Siegfried Doege, Tapestry, Sphinx with Flowers, Germany

Siegfried Doege, Tapestry, Sphinx with Flowers, Germany

By S. Doege

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful woven Pop Art tapestry designed by Siegfried Doege, Germany a 1970s modernist German artist. This high-quality rare tapestry are considered examples of 1970s Pop Art inter...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

19x37 in Contemporary Embroidered Wall Hanging. Cotton Tablecloth. New Tapestry
19x37 in Contemporary Embroidered Wall Hanging. Cotton Tablecloth. New Tapestry

19x37 in Contemporary Embroidered Wall Hanging. Cotton Tablecloth. New Tapestry

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Hand-Embroidered 100% Cotton New Suzani Fabric Wall Hanging – Timeless Textile Art Experience the beauty of Central Asia craftsmanship with this exquisite hand-embroidered 100% cotto...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

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Cotton

19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels
19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels

19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Beautiful oleograph of Mary and Jesus. Original tassels and bar on top and bottom to keep a good weight for hanging. One end of bar is missing. Found in a private chapel in a villa, ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Tapestries

Materials

Canvas

Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry From the historical residence Chateau de Nernier, situated on the French side of Lake Geneva: A magnificent French verdure tapestry, woven in wool and silk at the renowned Aubusson workshops in the early 18th century. This richly detailed piece features a lush woodland landscape with delicate architectural elements and meandering waterways inhabited by elegant wading birds. The composition is framed by an intricately woven floral border that enhances the tapestry’s pastoral...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s
Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s

Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s A wonderful mid century Belgian wall tapestry with birds. Great colors and design, with wonderful detailed de...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

The Village Festival, 17th-century Flemish Tapestry - Dimension 338x275 - N 1048
The Village Festival, 17th-century Flemish Tapestry - Dimension 338x275 - N 1048

The Village Festival, 17th-century Flemish Tapestry - Dimension 338x275 - N 1048

By flandre

Located in Paris, FR

This 17th-century Flemish tapestry, entitled "The Village Festival," depicts a lively scene of peasant life in a wooded landscape. Composition and Scene: In the center, in the fore...

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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Teals Colour Study
Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Teals Colour Study

Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Teals Colour Study

By Pamela Print

Located in Chelmsford, GB

This tactile piece of hand-woven textile art is one of a collection of one-off plant-dyed pieces designed and produced by British Weaver Pamela Print. This piece is dyed by hand usi...

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2010s British Bauhaus Tapestries

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Wool

21x37 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Hand Embroidered Tablecloth. Modern Wall Decor
21x37 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Hand Embroidered Tablecloth. Modern Wall Decor

21x37 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Hand Embroidered Tablecloth. Modern Wall Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

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Silk

31"x30" ALL SILK Brand-New Wall Hanging, Handmade Wall Art, Embroidered Tapestry
31"x30" ALL SILK Brand-New Wall Hanging, Handmade Wall Art, Embroidered Tapestry

31"x30" ALL SILK Brand-New Wall Hanging, Handmade Wall Art, Embroidered Tapestry

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

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Silk

Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk
Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk

Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk

By Flemish

Located in Paris, FR

Dans le respect des traditions, cette magnifique tapisserie a été soumise à un nettoyage en profondeur, à la pose d'une doublure en lin cousue à la main, et à une vérification minuti...

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16th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the horses ,and with beautiful colours, entirely woven with wool And cotton on Jacquard looms ✨✨✨ "Experience ...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry

Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of a woman showing a bird in the nature in the woods. With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, o...

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry, Verdure
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry, Verdure

Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry, Verdure

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of Typical 18th century verdure, depicting a green country landscape with a pond. Bring a little reminder of natu...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Large 1970s Modern Handwoven Wool Tapestry, Abstract Design, Vintage
Large 1970s Modern Handwoven Wool Tapestry, Abstract Design, Vintage

Large 1970s Modern Handwoven Wool Tapestry, Abstract Design, Vintage

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large 1970’s Modern handwoven wool abstract tapestry art. Can be hung on a rod or frame. In good original vintage configuration with minor wear consistent with age. Measurements...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

French 16th Century Antique Aubusson Tapestry
French 16th Century Antique Aubusson Tapestry

French 16th Century Antique Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 16th Century, or earlier, Aubusson tapestry is vibrant and in wonderful antique condition. Its original border is completely intact and designed with florals, foliage, and birds. T...

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16th Century French Other Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the nature with trees, vegetation inside the wood, and with a river. and with beautiful colours, entirely woven...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry circa 1960s
Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry circa 1960s

Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry circa 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry, Italy, circa 1960s. Abstract architectural design.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Fabric, Textile

French Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Gallant Scene
French Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Gallant Scene

French Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Gallant Scene

By JP Paris Panneaux Gobelins

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene by JP Paris Panneaux Gobelins from the late 20th century. A beautiful French tapestry, wall hanging in Aubusson style, within a flower border fe...

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1970s French Rococo Vintage Tapestries

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Fabric, Cotton

Shop Vintage Tapestries on 1stDibs

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.