Are tapestries woven or embroidered?

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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Vintage 1970s Navajo Style Woven Wall Tapestry

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H 47 in W 29 in D 0.5 in

Vintage 1970s Navajo Style Woven Wall Tapestry

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Summerville, SC

Black, brown/beige and grey woven wall tapestry/ weaving. Hangs by a bamboo rod at the top. In excellent condition. Measurements: 47" high 29" wide.

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Tapestry

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H 162 in W 81 in D 0.5 in

Large Vintage Art Deco Woven Textile from Prague Czech Republic, circa 1930

Located in Houston, TX

This enormous vintage Art Deco woven textile is from Prague in the Czech Republic, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Tapestries

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Wool

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H 16.9 in W 19.6 in D 0.1 in

Vintage "Näckroser" Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in New York, NY

Vintage "Näckroser" tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterströms atelier in Båstad, Sweden. Wool inlay on linen in green shades and red details decapitating water lilies. ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

ViNTAGE THE LADY AND THE UNICORN LARGE WALL HANGING WOVEN TAPESTRY 128CM X 166CM

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H 50.4 in W 65.36 in D 0.4 in

ViNTAGE THE LADY AND THE UNICORN LARGE WALL HANGING WOVEN TAPESTRY 128CM X 166CM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage large wall hanging tapestry of "The Lady And The Unicorn" A very good looking and deco...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Tapestries

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Fabric

Vintage Handwoven Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

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H 36 in W 15 in D 0.2 in

Vintage "Slån" Tapestry by Märta Måås-fjetterström

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1930/40's Vintage "Slån" tapestry handwoven at Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. Wool inlay on linen in pink, green, brown and and beige colors showing a...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

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H 58.27 in W 73.63 in D 0.2 in

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice legendary Maximillian hunt’s design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool And cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Handwoven "Nejlikan" Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

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H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in

Vintage Handwoven "Nejlikan" Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful blue and white handwoven vintage tapestry called "Nejlikan" (Carnation) designed by Barbro Nilsson in the 1950s for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Båstad, Sweden. Designer ini...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar Tapestry

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H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 0.2 in

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of the town in 18th century and nice colors, entirely woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « classic Verdure»

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$1,250

H 91.74 in W 90.56 in D 0.2 in

Jacquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

By K. M. Seifert & Co.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...

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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Quilts and Blankets

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Wool

Vintage Hand-Embroidered Possibly Wool and Linen Floral Folk Art Rug

$295

W 49.5 in L 56.5 in

Vintage Hand-Embroidered Possibly Wool and Linen Floral Folk Art Rug

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage hand-embroidered possibly wool-on-linen rug featuring a symmetrical floral folk art design.The cream likely linen ground is embellished with cross-stitched likely wool yarns ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

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Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face

$205

H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 0.16 in

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic and cotton. » cushion size ✨✨✨ "Exp...

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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

$28,228 / item

H 103.94 in W 70.87 in D 82.29 in

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design

Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia

With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Vintage Bird Tapestry 9X2.4

$4,045

H 108 in W 28 in D 0.2 in

Vintage Bird Tapestry 9X2.4

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Vintage Woven Tapestry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage woven tapestry for your home. Each vintage woven tapestry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are many kinds of the vintage woven tapestry you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage woven tapestry bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage woven tapestry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbara Rae Schaefer and antique textiles galleries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Woven Tapestry?

The average selling price for a vintage woven tapestry at 1stDibs is $1,447, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $56,363 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Wall-decorations for You

An empty wall in your home is a blank canvas, and that’s good news. Whether you’ve chosen to arrange a collage of paintings in a hallway or carefully position a handful of wall-mounted sculptures in your dining room, there are a lot of options for beautifying your space with the antique and vintage wall decor and decorations available on 1stDibs.

If you’re seeking inspiration for your wall decor, we’ve got some ideas (and we can show you how to arrange wall art, too).

“I recommend leaving enough space above the piece of furniture to allow for usable workspace and to protect the art from other items damaging it,” says Susana Simonpietri, of Brooklyn home design studio Chango & Co.

Hanging a single attention-grabbing large-scale print or poster over your bar or bar cart can prove intoxicating, but the maximalist approach of a salon-style hang, a practice rooted in 17th-century France, can help showcase works of various shapes, styles and sizes on a single wall or part of a wall.

If you’re planning on creating an accent wall — or just aiming to bring a variety of colors and textures into a bedroom — there is more than one way to decorate with wallpaper. Otherwise, don’t overlook what textiles can introduce to a space. A vintage tapestry can work wonders and will be easy to move when you’ve found that dream apartment in another borough.

Express your taste and personality with the right ornamental touch for the walls of your home or office — find a range of contemporary art, vintage photography, paintings and other wall decor and decorations on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Vintage Woven Tapestry

Are tapestries woven or embroidered?
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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.

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