Tapestry Rod

17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

French Pastoral

Tapestries 17th And 18th Century

Marta Maas Wall Tapestry

Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope

$27,495Sale Price|31% Off

Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope

Located in New York, NY

loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Pastoral Landscape Tapestry, with Shepherds and Their Sheep

$2,995Sale Price|25% Off

18th Century French Pastoral Landscape Tapestry, with Shepherds and Their Sheep

Located in New York, NY

use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry Persephone from the History of Ceres

$99,995Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry Persephone from the History of Ceres

Located in New York, NY

wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

$20,796Sale Price|20% Off

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry

$12,495Sale Price|37% Off

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry

$7,995Sale Price|38% Off

19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry

$8,495Sale Price|50% Off

18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 18th Century Flemish Rustic Tapestry

$54,995Sale Price|38% Off

Late 18th Century Flemish Rustic Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Rustic Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Romantic Tapestry

$6,995Sale Price|44% Off

Late 19th Century French Romantic Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 17th Century Brussels Old Testament Biblical Isaac Jacob & Esau Tapestry

$59,995Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 17th Century Brussels Old Testament Biblical Isaac Jacob & Esau Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 19th Century Flemish Religious Tapestry with Female Figure Offering Alms

$6,396Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th Century Flemish Religious Tapestry with Female Figure Offering Alms

Located in New York, NY

those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your

Category

Antique 1850s European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry

$74,995Sale Price|50% Off

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry Panel, Woman & Flowers, Vertical

$9,996Sale Price|20% Off

Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry Panel, Woman & Flowers, Vertical

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry Panel, Vertical, Woman & Flowers

$9,996Sale Price|20% Off

Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry Panel, Vertical, Woman & Flowers

Located in New York, NY

wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Late 17th Century Flemish Old Testament Biblical Cain and Able Tapestry

$39,995Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Late 17th Century Flemish Old Testament Biblical Cain and Able Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century English Rustic Tapestry w/ Villagers Rejoicing

$97,495Sale Price|39% Off

18th Century English Rustic Tapestry w/ Villagers Rejoicing

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in New York, NY

use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Rustic Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

$20,796Sale Price|20% Off

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Courtship of Apollo

$39,995Sale Price|38% Off

Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Courtship of Apollo

Located in New York, NY

those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

$7,495Sale Price|40% Off

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Needlepoint Tapestry, Ribbon Weave and Pendant

$2,875Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Aubusson Needlepoint Tapestry, Ribbon Weave and Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique French Aubusson needlepoint tapestry from the 19th century, featuring an oval pendant at

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry, with Diana the Huntress

$44,995Sale Price|33% Off

Antique 18th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry, with Diana the Huntress

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

16th Century Brussels Biblical Old Testament Tapestry, with Moses & Joshua

$69,995Sale Price|30% Off

16th Century Brussels Biblical Old Testament Tapestry, with Moses & Joshua

Located in New York, NY

could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate

Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry

$54,995Sale Price|59% Off

17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry

$27,995Sale Price|41% Off

Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate

Category

Antique Late 17th Century European Rustic Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry Panel

$15,995Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry Panel

Located in New York, NY

tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, with Romantic Tale of Don Quixote

$19,995Sale Price|33% Off

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, with Romantic Tale of Don Quixote

Located in New York, NY

tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry

$47,995Sale Price|40% Off

Late 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate

Category

Antique 17th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Felletin Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Birds and Trees

$11,995Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century French Felletin Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Birds and Trees

Located in New York, NY

hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry, with Exotic Birds in a Landscape

$32,995

Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry, with Exotic Birds in a Landscape

Located in New York, NY

tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Telemachus & Calypso

$44,995Sale Price|30% Off

18th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Telemachus & Calypso

Located in New York, NY

tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

$59,995

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century Flemish Biblical Tapestry, with Queen Esther & Ahashverosh

$19,995

Antique 18th Century Flemish Biblical Tapestry, with Queen Esther & Ahashverosh

Located in New York, NY

those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Antique French Beauvais Grotesque Tapestry

$240,000Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Antique French Beauvais Grotesque Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique 17th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo

$49,995Sale Price|50% Off

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo

Located in New York, NY

the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch

$27,995Sale Price|30% Off

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch

Located in New York, NY

tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century French Felletin Chinoiserie Mythological Tapestry w/ Trees & Satyrs

$199,996Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century French Felletin Chinoiserie Mythological Tapestry w/ Trees & Satyrs

Located in New York, NY

tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size

Category

Antique 17th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 17th Century Brussels Mythological Boar's Head Tapestry, by Jan Leyniers

$54,995Sale Price|35% Off

Antique 17th Century Brussels Mythological Boar's Head Tapestry, by Jan Leyniers

By Jan Leyniers, Charles Le Brun

Located in New York, NY

loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo

$25,996Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo

Located in New York, NY

An antique 18th century Flemish mythological tapestry, size 11'0 H x 12'6 W. This period European

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx

$13,995Sale Price|39% Off

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx

Located in New York, NY

hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Landscape Verdure Tapestry, with Birds in the Woods

$24,995

Antique 18th Century French Landscape Verdure Tapestry, with Birds in the Woods

Located in New York, NY

, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry, the Marriage of Suleiman & Emmanuel

$89,995Sale Price|40% Off

17th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry, the Marriage of Suleiman & Emmanuel

Located in New York, NY

be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century Franco-Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with Diana & Callisto

$54,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 18th Century Franco-Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with Diana & Callisto

Located in New York, NY

hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry with the Liberal Arts & Areas of Knowledge

$24,995

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry with the Liberal Arts & Areas of Knowledge

Located in New York, NY

who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris

$59,996Sale Price|20% Off

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris

Located in New York, NY

your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique 16th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century French New Testament Religious Tapestry, Marriage of Mary & Joseph

$67,996Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century French New Testament Religious Tapestry, Marriage of Mary & Joseph

Located in New York, NY

wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to

Category

Antique 17th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Handwoven African Tapesty Wall Art, Reflection in Pond Mohair, Lesotho

$2,500

Vintage Handwoven African Tapesty Wall Art, Reflection in Pond Mohair, Lesotho

Located in Barrington, IL

with a tapestry rod. This textile artwork offers a sophisticated and meaningful accent for interior

Category

Vintage 1970s Lesothian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century French Tropical Forest Henri Rousseau Tapestry

$9,934

Mid-Century French Tropical Forest Henri Rousseau Tapestry

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

tapestry has a hidden rod beneath the green lining for easy mounting.

Category

20th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

The Woodpecker Tapestry Handwoven Tapestry - 8'8" x 4'6"

$20,000

The Woodpecker Tapestry Handwoven Tapestry - 8'8" x 4'6"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Medieval Brussels "Hunts of Maximilian" Belgian Jacquard Wall Tapestry

$2,350

Medieval Brussels "Hunts of Maximilian" Belgian Jacquard Wall Tapestry

Located in Doylestown, PA

One of twelve in a series of Belgian Medieval jacquard wall tapestries depicting the "Hunts of

Category

20th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

$13,750

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in New Orleans, LA

the lower right corner. The colors have remained strong. We have this tapestry mounted on a single rod

Category

Early 20th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Château Bellevue Tapestry - 2'10" x 3'9"

$1,600

Château Bellevue Tapestry - 2'10" x 3'9"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Cascade Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'9" x 2'5"

$900

Cascade Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'9" x 2'5"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Acanthus Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'11" x 2'4"

$2,200

Acanthus Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'11" x 2'4"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This tapestry is inspired from an embroidered silk door-curtain designed by John Henry Dearle (1860

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Acanthus Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'5" x 1'7"

$1,200

Acanthus Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'5" x 1'7"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This tapestry is inspired from an embroidered silk door-curtain designed by John Henry Dearle (1860

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Lakeside Landscape Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'10" x 5'7"

$2,600

Lakeside Landscape Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'10" x 5'7"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bouquet Dore Loom Woven Tapestry - 4'8" x 3'8"

$2,000

Bouquet Dore Loom Woven Tapestry - 4'8" x 3'8"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Floral Portiere Loom Woven Tapestry - 6'4" x 2'5"

$1,600

Floral Portiere Loom Woven Tapestry - 6'4" x 2'5"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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Tapestry Rod For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tapestry rod for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every tapestry rod was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tapestry rod — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tapestry rod, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Märta Måås-Fjetterström each produced at least one beautiful tapestry rod that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tapestry Rod?

Prices for a tapestry rod start at $275 and top out at $63,531 with the average selling for $2,700.

Finding the Right Tapestry for You

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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