Crewel Needlework Tree of Life Textile
Located in Stamford, CT
Intricate handmade crewel needlework tree of life full of flowers and animals. Would make a beautiful pillow or a hanging textile.
Vintage 1960s American Tapestries
Wool, Fabric
Crewel Needlework Tree of Life Textile
Located in Stamford, CT
Intricate handmade crewel needlework tree of life full of flowers and animals. Would make a beautiful pillow or a hanging textile.
Wool, Fabric
Petit Pointe Needlework Honoring Queen Victoria in Mahogany Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A petit point needlework honoring Queen Victoria in mahogany frame.
Fabric
Sold|$4,710
17th Century Pair of Brussels Tapestry
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful 17th century tapestry depicting 2 puttis.
Tapestry
Sold|$16,375
17th Century English Needlework Panel
Located in Basildon, GB
An exceptional and fine 17th Century English Needlework Panel. The long panel worked in richly coloured threads and subdivided into 5 narrative figural panels framed in an applied bo...
Thread
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.
Wood, Wool, Cotton
Sold|$2,200
Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian needlepoint image of butterflies in a burl wood frame under glass. The oval wool stitchery on a green background in a newer shadow frame in a burl wood grain.
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Pair of Framed 17th Century Tapestries, Brussels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of framed 17th century tapestries, Brussels.
Thread
French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment in Molded Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The tapestry of which this fragment originated, most likely did not survive the centuries.
Silk, Velvet, Cord, Beads
English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695, an exceptionally early needlework and lace "Band Sampler" on linen panel having rows of many various types of flowers, geometr...
Linen
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...
Fabric, Silk
English Victorian Needlework of a Monkey Wearing a Fez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Victorian needlework of a monkey wearing a fez. The needlework measures: 12"x 10".
Wool, Mahogany
Large Victorian Gros & Petit Point Needlework Picture Circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A LARGE VICTORIAN GROS AND PETIT POINT NEEDLEWORK PICTURE Circa 1850 Worked in coloured wools with elegant figures in a garden landscape and castle in the background in 17th centur...
Wool
Fine Pair of George I Needlework Panels, circa 1730
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of needlework panels represent a women's labor and command at home decor which would have been important in establishing her social position. Worked in deep blue...
Cotton, Wool
Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Eagle Silk and Metallic Embroidered Needlework
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic silk and metallic thread trapunto embroidered souvenir, dating to the late 19th century. The banner has a tan silk field, with "E. Pluribus Unum" embroidered...
Silk, Glass
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American needlework sampler by Eliza Jordan, aged 12, late 18th century, a very fine and fanciful pictorial needlework sampler on linen panel featuring a great variety of ani...
Linen
Pablo Picasso 'after' "Les Femmes D'alger, Version "O" Needle Point Tapestry
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine and large wool needlepoint of the famous painting from the Victor and Sally Ganz collection. "The Women of Algiers, (version O)", "Les femmes D'alger (Version O)", the origina...
Cotton
Early 20th Century Burmese Large Wall Tapestry
Located in Milford, NH
This large Burmese wall tapestry shows Intricate needlework incorporating beads, glass stones, sequins, silver and gold threads and appliqués using a variety of textiles on a black b...
Sequins, Textile, Beads
Gilt Framed Silk Sampler of Woman & Child Picking Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt framed 19th century silk sampler of woman & child picking flowers.
Silk, Thread
1809 Antique Sampler by Mary Smithson, Country House
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1809 Country House Scene Sampler by Mary Smithson. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Well worked floral border. Colors green, cream, blue, gree...
Textile
Sold|$1,855
Antique Sampler, 1838, by Maryann Sanders
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1838 Sampler by Mary Ann Sanders. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours greens, cream, yellow, pale blue, whi...
Textile
Antique Sampler, 1814, by Christian Langford
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1814 Sampler by Christian Langford. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colors copper, cream, yellow, purple, green...
Textile
Antique Silkwork Flower Bouquet Embroidery
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique silkwork flower bouquet embroidery. The embroidery is worked in silk on a silk ground, in a variety of stitches. Colors golds, red, greens, pinks, blue and cream. Picture dep...
Textile
Antique Silkwork Embroidery of a Bird in a Tree
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Silkwork embroidery of a bird in a tree. The embroidery is worked in silks on silk ground, in a variety of stitches. Colours black, blue, copper, pink, brown and green. Subje...
Textile
Sold|$1,965
Antique Sampler, 1800, by Hannah Crossland
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1800 Sampler by Hannah Crossland, features 'The Park School'. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours black, blue...
Textile
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
By Julia Ellen Painter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely American Sampler with family register by "Julia Ellen Painter aged 9 Years Old" under the tutelage of "Sarah Potter Plymouth" with the date stitched "Feb 1845" which would mak...
Linen, Thread
Victorian Beadwork Walnut Shaped Oval Walnut Frame Centrepiece Tray
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The centre of the tray has a very decorative silk embroidery and beadwork panel of Roses and Lace, on a moss green background. The embroidery is covered and protected with glass set...
Silk, Beads
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...
Metallic Thread
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. The artist has expertly used different t...
Gesso, Wood, Glass, Silk
Sold|$6,476
French Framed Tapestry Gobelins, Circa 1800
Located in Esbeek, NL
A pair of early 19th century framed tapestry gobelins. French needlework.
Tapestry
Japanese Old Spliced Large Cloth / Large Tapestry / Exhibition Rug / 20th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a cloth made by splicing old Japanese indigo dyed cloth. This is a cotton duvet cover. It seems that another similar cloth was prepared, cotton was put in it, the edges were ...
Cotton
Japanese Old Spliced Giant Cloth / Large Tapestry / Exhibition Rug / 20th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Cotton
Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Indigo Boro Futon Cover/ Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I think this is a remake tapestry using old cloth dyed indigo in the Taisho era in Japan. It is said that it was made around the Heisei era (1990-2000). It's abstract and geometric...
Cotton
Antique Framed English Needlework Tapestry Panel
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique framed English needlework Tapestry panel Size: 20" W x 23" H London, UK Circa 1900.
Tapestry, Glass, Wood
Sold|$1,250
19th Century English Framed Needlework
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English framed needlework.
Tapestry, Wool
Sold|$750
18th Century Silk Needlework
Located in York, GB
This is a good 18th century silk needlework in a frame depicting huntsmen approaching deer and hounds, with foliage and leaves within the design. The condition is really very good...
Silk
Sold|$2,524
17th Century European Framed Needlework
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
European needlework of mid-17th century in un-restored condition. Framed and glazed in 20th century frame.
Silk
Early 19th Century Georgian Sampler Needlework
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period Early 19th century, dated 1808 Size 36 x 44.5 cm / 14 x 17 1/2 in Artist Merreller Brook, 1808 Frame Set in original glazed wood and gilt frame Conditi...
Tapestry
Sold|$1,850
Needlework Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
American needlework possibly from Florida depicting alligators and dolphin-like
creatures
Sold
Needlework Panel
Located in New York, NY
George I period gros and petit point needlework panel featuring a seated Venus on a chariot with female symbols representing the four seasons at the corners. In vivid colors of blue,...
Sold|$3,800
Framed Needlework Panel
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful antique needlework picture in 20th c giltwood frame.
Sold|$690
Small Framed Needlework
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming Small Framed Needlework depicting a church & steeple with its wooden entry gate, & other buildings among the greenery of shrubs & trees. From the Martin Jurow collection.
Sold|$87,000
Silk Pastoral Needlework
Located in New Hope, PA
A fine Silk Needlework Depicting a couple in a pastoral setting beneath a tree with birds Probably Fredericksburg, Virginia, circa 1790 Sight 17 ½” x 16”; in a 19th century gilt f...
Silk
Sold|$2,600
Abstract Needlework Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract pattern rug in crewel stitch
Sold|$3,817
Early Georgian needlework panel
Located in London, GB
Early Georgian needlework panel. c. 1720 96.50cm h 78.00cm w 2.50cm d
Sold|$20,469
George II Needlework Picture
Located in London, GB
A George II needlework panel, centered by a gentlemen drinking wine and holding a flask, within a acanthus decorated border and flowering branches, English, circa 1750. Height:...
Sold|$5,250
English Naive Needlework Picture
Located in London, GB
Coloured Wools on Linen. Inscribed and dated 'SOUTH FARM WITHCALL 1942'. Signed 'ELIZABETH BAILEY' English, c1942 32½” wide x 22¼” high (framed) 30½” wide x 20¼” high (unframed...
Framed Regency Chinoiserie Needlework
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely crafted and highly detailed scene of figures in landscape with pagoda. The hand-painted matting is striking and unusual.
Sold|$16,500
Pair of Early Needlework Panels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Pair of Italian wool on linen petite and grosspoint panels
with dramatic vase of flower format with petitepoint allegorical centers
Sold|$48,000
Important 1753 Massachusetts Needlework Picture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of our favorite pieces in the collection of Historic Deerfield is a compelling little canvaswork picture made by Mary Upelbe in 1767. It is a great privilege to now offer an equa...
Silk
Sold|$2,800
Needlework of the "Continent" of Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Needlework of the "Continent" of Japan, depicting Tea Ceremony. English, 18th c.
"Le Rocaillé" Wool Tapestry by Dom Robert
By Dom Robert de Chaunac, Suzanne Goubely Atelier
Located in Brussels, BE
"Rocaille" ("The Rocky ground") wool tapestry by Dom Robert. From an original carton of Dom Robert dated from 1978. (A carton is an original drawing which serves as model, given t...
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Wall Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large and exquisitely crafted French Aubusson wall tapestry woven in the mid-19th century in the opulent Rococo taste. Aubusson, renowned for its handwoven carpets, crafted fine ta...
Wool
Early 18th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large early 18th century wool Flemish verdure tapestry depicting an idyllic verdant setting with rabbits and birds, lush foliage and a village in the distance in a traditional pale...
Wool
A Pair of 19th Century Needlework Samplers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 19th century needlework samplers dated 1838, in there original pine painted frames.
17th Century Italian or French Needlework Valance
Located in Sausalito, CA
A 17th century Italian or French silk floss needlework valance depicting the country pleasures of sheep herding and hunting. These scenes take place in a lovely country setting with...
20th Century Italian Art Deco Needlework Wall Hanging with Egyptian Decoration
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
A rare Italian Art Deco needlework wall hanging. This particular wall decoration was originally designed for an Italian villa in Piedmont and presents a charming Egyptian decoration...
Fabric
A fine early 19th century needlework picture of Claremont House, Surrey
Located in Sundridge, GB
This exquisitely fine needle-work is mounted in its original frame, is in very good and original condition and has a hand written inscription on the reverse reading ...
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.
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