Outstanding Early 20th Century "Flags of the World" Tobacco Flannel Quilt
Located in Amsterdam, NY
This is a remarkably well-preserved and highly graphic "Flags of the World" tobacco flannel premium quilt, dating to the Edwardian / WWI era (circa 1905-1920).
Felt, Cotton
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas
Located in Buchanan, MI
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada silk trading cards quilt mounted on canvas.
Silk
Antique American Postage Stamp Quilt, Late 19th Century Quilt, Tiny Patchwork
Located in Amsterdam, NY
The quilt's nineteenth-century cottons include rich turkey reds, indigos, whites and tobacco browns.
Cotton
Patriotic Tobacco Flannels Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The premium was given away by the tobacco company in exchange for coupons that were redeemed for gifts offered in catalogs that were distributed by the tobacco companies.
Cotton
Late 20th Century Classic Brown Leather Quilted Club Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Stylish Chesterfield type tobacco leather armchair. Quilted back and seat, wooden legs and nail head details.
Leather
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.
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