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Compass Quilt

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant version of the always desirable Mariner's Compass quilt pattern. It is an extremely
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

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Mariner Compass Quilt
Located in den Haag, NL
The turkish red of these Mariner Compasses is of a striking freshness on the white background
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Antique 1860s American Quilts

Mariner Compass Quilt
Mariner Compass Quilt
H 78.75 in W 76.78 in D 0.2 in
Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a particularly bold and vibrant Mariner's Compass quilt. The use of solid reds adds drama
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Mariners Compass Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and very well quilted example of a rare Mariners Compass Quilt. This was found in a
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20th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE 19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT FROM NEW ENGLAND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS RED,WHITE & BLUE
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase
Located in Darnestown, MD
This stunning Mariner's Compass Quilt is enhanced by the Wild Goose Chase sashing and border. It is
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT - BLUE AND WHITE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL QUILTED EXAMPLE OF A RARE MARINERS COMPASS QUILT. DATED 1884.-BLUE AND
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such an amazing quilt with such fantastic quilting and piece work. The condition is
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Vintage 1920s American Country Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The combination of Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass patterns and their placement are brilliant
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS GREAT PIECING AND QUILTING
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND IS MID 19THC. THE PATTERN
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This early center medallion quilt has similarities to its English counterparts but was virtually
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Antique Early 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Wood

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and early unusual pattern Mariners compass wheel pattern quilt is in amazing pristine
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
H 72 in W 80 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Star Compass Patchwork Quilt, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely, North American vintage 'star compass' quilt, hand-quilted in the early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Textile

Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt
Located in Kent, GB
Rarely do we see such a superb example of an antique quilt. The immensely complex 'Mariners Compass
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Fabric

North American Vintage Yellow and Pastel "Compass Variation" Patchwork Quilt
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely yellow and pastel "Compass variation" handstitched patchwork quilt.
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20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Quilts and Blankets

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19thc Eight Point Star Quilt
H 98 in W 98 in D 0.25 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Schoolhouse Quilt
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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
H 64 in W 64 in D 0.5 in
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By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Roses and Bells Quilt
H 94 in W 92 in D 0.5 in
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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Antique 1850s American Country Quilts

Materials

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Caesar's Crown Quilt
Caesar's Crown Quilt
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Compass Quilt For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal compass quilt for your home. Each compass quilt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and textile. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage compass quilt now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect compass quilt — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right compass quilt, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made compass quilt has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roberta Licini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Compass Quilt?

The average selling price for a compass quilt at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $870 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Quilts for You

Antique, new and vintage quilts can add a welcome decorative dynamic to your space, whether they’re positioned as wall art in your bedroom (just as you might hang a tapestry) or draped over your side tables or the seating in your living room.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor.

For early American colonists, quilts were a crucial source of warmth and comfort. In the 19th century, quilting was a popular activity for women to socialize and commemorate important events, such as weddings or the birth of a child. Distinctive regional variations developed, from the vibrant quilts made in the African-American community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, to Baltimore album quilts with beautifully appliquéd blocks.

If you’re looking to introduce an eye-catching flourish to a bedroom or living room, quilts provide a pop of color and texture to corners that might otherwise be difficult to decorate.

Find a wide range of vintage quilts made from materials like cotton, wool and silk on 1stDibs.