An assortment of floral appliques is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique floral appliques was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
cotton and
fabric. Floral appliques have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Floral appliques bearing
Art Nouveau hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
Floral appliques can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
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.