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Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Village and Mountain Landscape
Located in Barrington, IL
This African Handwoven Tapestry is a beautiful tribal art created by the artisans in the Kingdom of
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1970s Lesothian Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Life Scenes Around a Village
Located in Barrington, IL
Beauty in Simplicity! Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Life Scenes Around a Village
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Mid-20th Century Lesothian Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large Tapestry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large vintage tapestry featuring a central heraldic crest, one of three identical tapestries. Latin
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1960s French Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Vintage Large Tapestry
Large Tapestry
H 73 in W 52 in D 1 in
Pretty Mid Century French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry, « by Goya »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design from the painter
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Big Tapestry, circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Presented tapestry depicts a genre scene with men playing lawn bowling. The tapestry without a
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1930s European Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Vintage Big Tapestry, circa 1930
Big Tapestry, circa 1930
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Modern Art Tapestry
By Kay Sekamachi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of decorative tapestries. Geometric pinstripe design with a zen aesthetic. In-the-style
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Fabric, Tapestry

Vintage  Modern Art Tapestry
 Modern Art Tapestry
H 41 in W 26 in D 1 in
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
By Tabard, Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) and woven at Atelier Tabard Freres in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Vintage Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
H 58 in W 77 in D 1 in
Jack Youngerman Aubusson Tapestry
By Jack Youngerman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jack Youngerman and entitled "Blackout". Woven at Dovecot
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Vintage Jack Youngerman Aubusson Tapestry
Jack Youngerman Aubusson Tapestry
H 96 in W 96 in D 0.1 in
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and woven at Atelier Suzanne Goubely-Gatien in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Vintage Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
H 59 in W 98 in D 1 in
Romare Bearden Aubusson Tapestry
By Romare Bearden
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Romare Bearden (1911-1988) and woven at Atelier Pinton Freres in
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Tapestry

Romare Bearden Aubusson Tapestry
Romare Bearden Aubusson Tapestry
H 52 in W 55 in D 1 in
Rene Fumeron Aubusson Tapestry
By Rene Fumeron
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Rene Fumeron (1921-2003) and woven at Atelier Pinton Freres in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Rene Fumeron Aubusson Tapestry
Rene Fumeron Aubusson Tapestry
H 60 in W 92 in D 1 in
Hans Hofmann Aubusson Tapestry
By Hans Hofmann
Located in New York, NY
Striking Aubusson tapestry after Hans Hofmann's painting entitled "To Miz-Pax Vobiscum". Gloria
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Hans Hofmann Aubusson Tapestry
Hans Hofmann Aubusson Tapestry
H 69 in W 75.5 in D 1 in
Rene Perrot Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury tapestry designed by Rene Perrot 91912-1979) and woven at Atelier Riviere des Borderies
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Rene Perrot Aubusson Tapestry
Rene Perrot Aubusson Tapestry
H 52 in W 95.5 in D 1 in
Lucien Coutaud Aubusson Tapestry
By Lucien Coutaud
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury tapestry designed by Lucien Coutaud (1904-1977) and handwoven at the Pinton Freres
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Lucien Coutaud Aubusson Tapestry
Lucien Coutaud Aubusson Tapestry
H 52 in W 49 in D 1 in
French Scenic Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Barntrup, DE
This vintage scenic tapestry shows courting couples in an idyllic country setting by a lake and a
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Fabric, Tapestry

French Scenic Tapestry Wall Hanging
French Scenic Tapestry Wall Hanging
H 32.09 in W 52.76 in D 0.4 in
Aubusson Tapestry by Colette Bardin
Located in Miami, FL
"Exuberance" Amazing wool Aubusson tapestry, Paris by Colette Bardin. Beautiful original tapestry.  
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1990s French Aubusson Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Aubusson Tapestry by Colette Bardin
Aubusson Tapestry by Colette Bardin
H 43 in W 71 in D 0.5 in
A Pair of Riverside Landscape Framed Tapestries
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Riverside Landscape Framed Tapestries. Each fragment has been meticulously worked in
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare circa 1960's hand-loomed hanging tapestry, created at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India by
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20th Century Indian Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Tapestry
Tapestry
H 47.25 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Design Renot Brazilian artist 1980 The tapestry is restored. Sign: Renot 1980 Bahia
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1980s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
H 35.24 in W 51.97 in D 0.36 in
Vintage Space Age Tapestry by Hockflor, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Space Age Tapestry is an origina design object realized in the 1970. A beautiful vintage tapestry
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1970s Italian Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Vintage Space Age Tapestry by Hockflor, 1970s
Vintage Space Age Tapestry by Hockflor, 1970s
H 57.49 in W 84.26 in D 0.79 in
African Mudcloth Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Black-brown-white interesting design Textile wall Art. Dramatic in presentation and great on a white wall ! There are nine 5 inch wide sections stitched together and 70 inches long...
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Mid-20th Century African Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Wall Tapestry. French work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tapestry is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Wall Tapestry. French work. Circa 1970.
Wall Tapestry. French work. Circa 1970.
H 34.06 in W 6.11 in D 0.79 in
Tapestry Depicting a Genre Scene, circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this tapestry in an oak frame, with a genre scene from rural life. Dimensions
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1930s European Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry Depicting a Genre Scene, circa 1930
Tapestry Depicting a Genre Scene, circa 1930
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Tapestry with a Genre Scene, circa 1940
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this tapestry, circa 1940, in a wooden frame. The whole is kept in sepia color. The
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1940s European Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry with a Genre Scene, circa 1940
Tapestry with a Genre Scene, circa 1940
H 31.5 in W 66.15 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
By Bernard Lignon, Corot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury tapestry "Polichinello" Bernard Lignon Vtg, circa 1950s. Manufacturer Corot (Paris
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
Midcentury Tapestry from Lignon by Corot
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry
By Marguerite Stephens, Betty Cilliers-Barnard
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite
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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Tapestry

Mid 20th Century Tapestry Signed “DUPREZ”
By Jean-Claude Duprez
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-Century Modern French wool tapestry by Jean Claude Duprez signed at the bottom right corner
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Mid 20th Century Tapestry Signed “DUPREZ”
Mid 20th Century Tapestry Signed “DUPREZ”
H 28.75 in W 40.16 in D 0.79 in
Tapestry by Edgardo Giménez, "León", Argentina, 1967
By Edgardo Giménez
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Tapestry by Edgardo Giménez, "León", Argentina, 1967. Exhibited in his solo show at Galería del
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1960s Argentine Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry by Edgardo Giménez, "Conejo", Argentina, 1967.
By Edgardo Giménez
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Tapestry by Edgardo Giménez, "Conejo", Argentina, 1967. Exhibited in his solo show at Galería del
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1960s Argentine Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

20th Century Tapestry Framed in a Carved Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th Century Tapestry Framed in a Carved Frame. Tapestry framed in a carved frame, 20th century
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Ikat Quilted Tapestry by Inge Hueber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking hand stitched quilted tapestry by Inge Hueber, c.1998 Germany. This large cotton wall
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Ikat Quilted Tapestry by Inge Hueber
Ikat Quilted Tapestry by Inge Hueber
H 76 in W 78 in D 0.25 in
Modern Aubusson Wall Tapestry by Guido Maggiori
By Guido Maggiori
Located in New York, NY
Modern wall Tapestry Designed by Guido Maggiori (b. 1944) Bold, Colorful Abstract Composition
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Pallero tapestry
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Catalan artistic movement of San Cugat. Three-dimensional tapestry where the various thicknesses
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1970s Spanish Other Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

Pallero tapestry
Pallero tapestry
H 44.1 in W 53.15 in D 3.94 in
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Midcentury Tapestry "La Table" Signed by Jean Lurcat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Beirut, LB
A limited edition tapestry by Jean Lurçat entitled "La Table" signed in the lower right corner
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry French Rustic Style Aubusson Baroque Louis XV, France
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tapestry French Rustic style Aubusson Baroque Louis XV, France. Mid-20th century, machine woven.         
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1960s French Baroque Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Vintage "Eye" Tapestry Work by Jean Picart Le Doux
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Tapestry work signed by Jean Picart Le Doux. Jean Picart le Doux (1902-1982), is considered a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

French Hand Woven Tapestry with Cherubs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
French Handwoven tapestry with cherubs. Mid-20th century. A beautiful tapestry depicting a lush
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
By Genaro de Carvalho
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer
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1960s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Modern Abstract Tapestry Designed and Handwoven by Steve Chavez
By Steve Chavez
Located in New York, NY
Charming modern tapestry designed and handwoven by Steve Chavez (b. 20th Century, American
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1980s American Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Vintage Tapestry Evening Bag - Rhinestone Closure - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage floral tapestry evening bag - small size - fine detail to the machine made tapestry
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Brass

Tribal Moroccan Tapestry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tribal Moroccan Tapestry in mohair.
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20th Century Moroccan Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Mohair

Tribal Moroccan Tapestry
Tribal Moroccan Tapestry
H 70 in W 52.25 in D 52.25 in
Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Aubusson tapestry designed by Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) and handwoven at Atelier
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Tapestry

A POST-MODERN AUBUSSON Tapestry by RICHARD RAPAICH, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Aubusson tapestry, Post-Modern, Forme-Libre, Lyrical Abstraction, hand-woven in wool
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1990s French Post-Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Belgian Figural Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
' Date; c. 1950-70's A charming tapestry in very good condition and representative of the mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Belgian Figural Tapestry
Belgian Figural Tapestry
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H 63 in W 78.75 in D 0.4 in
Red Trees Tapestry
By Jan Yoors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jan Yoors. Red Trees Tapestry, 1966. Hand-knotted wool. Measures: 94.75 x 76 x .5 in.
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1960s Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Red Trees Tapestry
Red Trees Tapestry
H 94.75 in W 79 in D 0.5 in
SUSANI Embroidered Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Turkestan SUSANI finely embroidered tapestry with warm typical colors: simply wonderful! ..With an
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Other Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Silk

SUSANI Embroidered Tapestry
SUSANI Embroidered Tapestry
H 80.71 in W 61.03 in D 0.04 in
Nice Kilim Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage east European tapestry with a pictural design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven
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Mid-20th Century European Tribal Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Nice Kilim Tapestry
Nice Kilim Tapestry
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 0.2 in
Handmade Modern Tapestry
Located in Beirut, LB
Superb handmade tapestry of a large dimension, composed of 14 parts of different dimensions and
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Yarn, Canvas

Handmade Modern Tapestry
Handmade Modern Tapestry
H 95.28 in W 81.11 in D 0.4 in
Maurice André Large Colored Wall Tapestry for Robert Four Edition
By Maurice André
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Maurice André - Robert Four edition Large wool wall tapestry by Maruice André Realised circa
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry

Large Gobelin Tapestry
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An exceptionally large tapestry with a depiction of a genre. Probably Brussels, late 19th/20th
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20th Century European Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Fabric

Large Gobelin Tapestry
Large Gobelin Tapestry
H 135.83 in W 47.84 in D 0.2 in
Landscape, Tapestry, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original patchwork with fabric lining on the back of 1990s, by an oriental manufacture . Hooks for hanging. 102x150cm. Good conditions except for some stain...
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1990s Asian Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Fabric

Landscape, Tapestry, 1990s
Landscape, Tapestry, 1990s
H 0.4 in W 59.06 in D 40.16 in
Old IKAT Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old beautiful IKAT red and Bordeaux, with a simply geometrical design: perfectly modern taste. Suitable everywhere: over an armchair, at the bottom of the bed, on the wall. On the sh...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Cotton

Old IKAT Tapestry
Old IKAT Tapestry
H 47.25 in W 88.98 in D 0.4 in
Design Wall Tapestry
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Perfect condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Design Wall Tapestry
Design Wall Tapestry
H 50.01 in W 26.38 in D 3.94 in
Joanna Salska Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
A painterly woven textile by Joanna Salska. This piece along with the other two were acquired from the Southland corporate collection.
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1980s Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Joanna Salska Tapestry
Joanna Salska Tapestry
H 54 in W 46 in D 1 in
Joanna Salska Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
A painterly woven textile by Joanna Salska. This piece along with the other two were acquired from the Southland corporate collection.
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1980s Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

Joanna Salska Tapestry
Joanna Salska Tapestry
H 46 in W 74 in D 1 in
Vintage Tapestry Rug French Style Carpet Dancing Scene Handmade Tapestry
Located in Hampshire, GB
Beautiful dancing scene French-style tapestry was handmade in China and features five figures
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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Manufacture Robert Four, Printed Tapestry after a 16th Century Tapestry
By atelier robert four, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Manufacture Robert Four. "Baillée of the roses" silkscreen printed tapestry on woven wool after a
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Herve Lelong
By Hervé Lelong
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Large Aubusson tapestry representing flowers and animals signed by Herve Lelong. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Herve Lelong
Tapestry by Herve Lelong
H 61.42 in W 95.28 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Flemish Handwoven Biblical Tapestry with Esther and Ahasuerus
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or a staircase with this colorful large antique biblical tapestry. Handwoven in
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Vintage Tapestry Tapestries

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Tapestry, Canvas

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Vintage Tapestry Tapestries For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage tapestry tapestries available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage tapestry tapestries — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage tapestry tapestries available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern vintage tapestry tapestries are consistently popular styles. Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Evelyn Ackerman and Jean Lurcat each produced beautiful vintage tapestry tapestries that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Tapestry Tapestries?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,003, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $650,000 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Tapestry Tapestries
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A tapestry is a piece of hanging textile art that contains pictures or designs. A tapestry is created by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering directly onto canvas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tapestries are thick, textile art that’s often hung from the wall as a method of displaying it. Embroidery is a type of needlework that uses counted threads and stitches to create patterns or images. An embroidered tapestry is a fabric wall hanging that features the art of embroidery for visual impact. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Tapestries are handwoven on a loom is such a way that only the weft (horizontal) threads are visible.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Flemish tapestry is a decorative woven wall hanging produced in Flanders, primarily during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Peter Paul Rubens and Bernard van Orley are two of the most famous Flemish artists to work in the medium. You'll find a variety of Flemish tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can buy tapestries on 1stDibs.com. 1stDibs has a variety of different tapestries in different colors, patterns, and prices.
    Most of our textiles, tapestries, furnishings and pillows are available through 1stdibs. A.T.G.H.C’s beautifully crafted and hand sewn work exhibits our creative eye for detail in made-to-order luxury throw pillows and furnishings with the exceptional textiles of our vast collection.
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    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    You can find many of our Tapestries on the 1st dibs platform.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Tapestries are made out of a wide range of materials. Wool is arguably the most commonly used to produce the threads for weaving tapestries. In some cases, silk or metallic threads will be mixed in with wool for added luster. Some weavers opt for other materials, such as cellulose and cotton. Find a selection of tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can frame a tapestry using a tapestry frame, which works to keep the canvas taut and hang the item. There are many different types of tapestry frames, though a popular one has a top wooden clamp with a hanging mechanism and a bottom wooden clamp to weigh down the material.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tapestries is a decorative piece of heavy fabric that's usually hand-woven. It can be used as wall art, to cover furniture, or as an area rug.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if a tapestry is valuable, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Because condition has a big impact on what a tapestry is worth, you will need an expert to thoroughly inspect the textile. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted tapestries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    By definition, tapestries are woven textiles, not embroidered fabrics. However, you will sometimes see people refer to embroidered wall hangings as tapestries because both types of decorative textiles function as wall décor. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of tapestries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, William Morris made some tapestries. William Morris was a true artisan and delved into a variety of different areas. He’s also credited with ushering in the Arts and Crafts movement in England. He held a lot of respect for those who could produce tapestries and made his first one in 1879. He learned more and created more tapestries but also established a small tapestry workshop where he employed tapestry weavers. Shop a collection of tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.