American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely authentic and all original child's sampler, wrought by "M.M.F.", obviously the initials of a young girl who created this charming needlepoint on linen work which we now collec...
Linen
ANTIQUE 1831 ORIGINAL WiLLIAM IV NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER DEPICTING A VERSE ON YOUTH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1831 dated needlework sampler made in the reign of King William IV I have various ot...
Cotton
ANTIQUE MARY HART SIGNED 1806 GEORGE II NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER WiTH LOVELY POEM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1806 dated needlework sampler signed by Mary Hart depicting a lovely poem I have four...
Cotton
Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. All depict countries, cities, seas and landmarks of the respective countries. The first entitled, 'SPAIN and PORTUGAL'. The second, 'MAP OF FRANCE...
Linen
Antique Elizabeth Mason Signed 1789 George II Needlework Sampler Map of England
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1789 dated needlework sampler signed by Elizabeth Mason and dated 1789 I have three other versions of these samplers for ...
Cotton
19th Century Sampler Signed and Dated E. Berlyn 1880 Pastoral Views UK
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 19th-century sampler, signed and dated by E. Berlyn in 1880, is a charming piece of needlework from the United Kingdom. The sampler features intricate pastoral views, including ...
Wool, Linen
19th Century Sampler Off Family Tree 1888 by Anne Marie Frissen Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the past with our enchanting 19th Century Sampler, meticulously crafted by Anne Marie Frissen in 1888. This delightful piece, known as the "Off Family Tree," showcases intr...
Wool, Linen
ANTIQUE 1848 ORIGINAL MiD VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1848 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of Queen Victorian by young Mary A...
Cotton, Hardwood
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, needlepoint tapestry panel, dated to the Victorian period and later, circa 1850.
Tapestry
Antique Sampler Silkwork Band Sampler, circa 1740
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler silkwork band sampler, circa 1740. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Divider lines in various patterns. Colors greens, cream, y...
Silk
Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground. Simple line border. Colours green & cream. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numb...
Tapestry
18TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER MAP OF ENGLAND
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER MAP OF ENGLAND
Tapestry
Antique Sampler, 1721 Alphabet Sampler by Judeth Skinner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Band sampler by Judeth Skinner dated 1721. Worked in silk and cotton on linen ground, in a great variety of stitches including very fine Algerian eye and some raised work. Divider li...
Linen
Antique Scottish sampler Gang East Gang West Hame's Best
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Scottish Sampler dated 1932. Beautifully executed. Initialled ETM. "Gang East Gang West Hame's best" Go east go west Home's best. Very nicely stitched, showing a water wel...
Tapestry, Glass, Oak
Sold|$1,066
Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1838, Mary Routh. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colours green, cream, red, yellow, blac...
Sold|$1,011
1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colors black, cream, green, brown and blue. Verse re...
Sold|$3,233
Rare, Small, 17th Century Boxers Sampler
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
17th century boxers sampler. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Alphabets A-Z in upper case. No signature or date. Wonderful examples of a boxer...
Silk
Georgian Embroidered Darning Sampler, circa 1797
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Darning Sampler, circa 1797. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Colours green, pink and gold. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-22. No s...
Silk
Antique Sampler, 1739, by Elizabeth Keeling
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1739 Sampler by Elizabeth Keeling. The sampler is worked in Fine wool on canvas ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns....
Textile
Antique Sampler, 1784, Double Sided ‘European’
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Double sided antique sampler, 1784, of continental European origin. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours brown, cream,...
Sold|$2,016
Antique Sampler, 1831, By Emma Arthey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William III Sampler, stitched in 1831, By Emma Arthey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. An unusual and wonderful border which has alph...
Silk
Sold|$2,050
Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, light brown, ...
Silk
Sold|$1,845
Antique Sampler, 1792, by Mary Pointon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1792, by Mary Pointon. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Geometric pattern border. Colours green, gold, silver, pink,...
Silk
Sold|$1,086
Antique Sampler, 1838, by Sarah Chapman
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Boy with dog sampler by Sarah Chapman, 1838. The sampler is worked in silk and fine wool on a canvas ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colors greens, black,...
Textile
Sold|$1,408
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1834 Sampler by Ann Jones. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colors pink, green, dark brown, copper, white, pale ...
Textile
Sold|$5,167
Antique Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, blue, red, gold, ...
Silk
Sold|$1,230
Antique Sampler, 1823, by Elizabeth Ewen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1823 House Sampler by Elizabeth Ewen. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colors greens, blue, light brown, white, pink...
Textile
Sold|$1,613
Antique Sampler, 1832, by Sarah Pountain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 sampler by Sarah Pountain. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colors green, cream, copper, gold, brown and blue. ...
Sold|$1,196
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. C...
Textile
Sold|$1,859
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 Sampler by Jane Bennett. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colors black, blue, green, brown and white. Verse r...
Textile
Sold|$1,989
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours pink, black, green, gold, blue, ...
Linen
Sold|$2,310
1803 Darning Sampler by Elizabeth Clark
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1803 Darning sampler by Elizabeth Clark. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colors gold, cream, pale blue, black, ...
Sold|$1,606
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong. The sampler is worked in fine wool and silk on a linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Unusual curly border. Colours red, yellow, light br...
Linen
Sold|$3,267
Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours gold, red, dark brown, pink, b...
Silk
Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering strawberry border. Colours brown, green, copper, cream an...
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1781 Antique Sampler by Mary Cannon. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and nu...
Silk
Sold|$2,686
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Complex, meandering floral border. Colours brown, copper...
Silk
Sold|$3,383
Antique Sampler Stitched in 1736, Scottish
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George II period Sampler Stitched in 1736. Possibly of Scottish origin, suggested by the following characteristics: predominant green and red colouration, curlicues bordering the cen...
Silk
Sold|$2,176
House Sampler, 1828 by Jane Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1828 House Sampler by Jane Smith. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colors gold, cream, blue, light brown, greens and...
Silk
Sold|$2,734
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Mary Lewis
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 Verse Sampler by Mary Lewis. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering strawberry border. Colors green, cream, navy blue, pale blue, ...
Sold|$1,941
Antique Sampler, 1809, by Ann Shaw
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1809 sampler by Ann Shaw. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours pink, cream, blue, green, copper, silver, gol...
Sold|$2,570
Antique Sampler, 1805, by Frances Spriggs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1805 sampler by Frances Spriggs. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours black, yellow, green, copper, white, b...
Silk
Sold|$918
Antique Sampler, 1780 by Lydia Dawes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1780, by Lydia Dawes. The sampler is worked in silk linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, green...
Silk
Sold|$2,378
Antique Sampler, 1836, by Alis Williams
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1836, By Alis Williams. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colours gold, navy blue, light brown, da...
Antique Sampler, 1824 by Ursula Burch
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1824 Sampler by Ursula Burch. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Zig zag border. Colours black. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers ...
Regency Period Sampler, 1827, by Maria Thurgood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Maria Thurgood. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours silver, light brow...
Silk
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground. Black thread used throughout. Alphabet A-Z in upper case. Four crown motifs with letter...
Silk
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Simple line border. Colours . Alphabets A-Z in upper ...
Silk
Sold|$2,665
Antique Darning Sampler, 1779 by Hannah Kent
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1778 Darning Sampler by Hannah Kent. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Finely embroidered border. Colors green, cream, blue, green, gold, black...
Silk
William IV Sampler, 1832, by Ann Head
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Sampler dated 1832, by Ann Head. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Geometric border. Colours blue, gold, silver, green and pink. Signe...
Silk
Antique Sampler, circa 1810, by Elizabeth Jump
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Elizabeth Jump sampler. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye. No border. Colours blue, cream, yellow, copper, black, pink, g...
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Simple line border and divider lines in a number of patte...
Linen
Mini Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Margaret Gibson
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mini Scottish Sampler, stitched in 1821, by Margaret Gibson aged 10. The sampler is worked in a brown cotton-like thread on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Simple line border...
Linen
Antique Sampler, 1838, by Harriett Tremayne Stevens
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1838 Sampler by Harriett Tremayne Stevens. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground. Meandering strawberry border. Colours greens, gold, black, browns and cream. Verse reads 'Bl...
Textile
Sold|$1,039
Small Regency Sampler, 1818, by Sarah Wakley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, stitched in 1818, by Sarah Wakley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Simple line border. Colours copper, gold, silver, blue ...
Silk
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George. The sampler is worked in wool threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, green, l...
Wool
Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie from Perth. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours green, g...
Silk
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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