Thread Furniture

Designed in the late 1950s, this perpetual calendar translates time into a small mechanical landscape: suspended wires, magnets and tags become elements of a poetic micro-architectur...

19th Century Extra-Long Brass Sleigh Bells on Leather Belt: 39 Jingle Bells, Nearly 8 Feet Long A spectacular and highly authentic set of original 19th-century brass sleigh bells, featuring an impressive 39 hand-cast bells mounted on a nearly 8-foot-long leather strap. This exceptional antique offers not only a beautiful historic presence, but also the perfect traditional “Jingle Bells” sound, bright, rich, and unmistakably festive, just as sleigh bells should be. Each bell is solid brass, tightly fastened and fully functional, producing that magical tone that modern reproductions rarely achieve. The leather strap retains its original metal buckle and remains surprisingly supple and pliable for its age. With simple annual conditioning, it should continue to remain strong and flexible for years to come. The strap appears handmade and hand-stitched, and while there are small areas of thread loss consistent with age, the original workmanship was so solid that these minor imperfections do not compromise the structural integrity of the piece. The leather has developed a beautifully worn patina that speaks to more than a century of use, adding depth and authenticity to its appearance. In the 19th century, long straps of sleigh bells like this were affixed to horse harnesses so travelers could be heard approaching through winter snow, helping prevent collisions on narrow rural roads. Over time, this cheerful sound became woven into the imagery of the holiday season and ultimately inspired the classic Christmas carol, “Jingle Bells.” Today, authentic sets like this capture the warmth and romance of Victorian winter travel and embody the nostalgia of an old-fashioned Christmas. Because of its impressive length, this sleigh bell strap lends itself beautifully to holiday decorating. Many collectors enjoy hanging it on a door so it jingles each time someone enters or exits, while others drape it across a mantel for a warm, traditional seasonal moment. It also looks wonderful wrapped around a staircase railing, stretched along a festive tablescape as a conversation piece, or even displayed on a wall as a piece of functional folk art. However it’s arranged, the authentic sound and historic character bring instant Victorian holiday charm to any space. Original 19th-century sleigh bell straps in this size and condition have become increasingly difficult to find, especially with such a full complement of bells still attached. Modern reproductions, while decorative, seldom replicate the deep, resonant sound of genuine antique brass or the rich patina only time and use can create. For lovers of Americana, equestrian history, Victorian Christmas...

Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Norway during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade with soft pastel tones, elegantly mounted ...

Beautiful color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a metal frame. If you are looking for a rare and stylish shape fixture to grace your home then this hand...

Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Sweden during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade that is elegantly mounted on a polished ch...

Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ''Alastair,' C. 1900s Attributed to Steiff, unmarked, Germany, earlier 20th century Meet "Alastair," a charming and rare antique teddy bear...

Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded fragments and glass beveled beads on canvas. Vintage silk scarf depicting the important historical monuments of Rome with...

Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Rey I' by Ann Demeulemeester for SERAX Color: Scarlet/Cream Material: steel and viscose Cable length: 3m Compliant bulb: E27 max 5W The 'Rey I' pendant l...

Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Rey I' by Ann Demeulemeester for SERAX Color: Black and White Material: steel and viscose Cable length: 3m Compliant bulb: E27 max 5W The 'Rey I' pendant...

Asian Folding Hand Woven 2 Panel Screen of Cranes.

Antique Italian floral pillow. Continental damascened floral pillow with central decorative moss green urn issuing blue and magenta flowers; antique It...

Perfectly crafted Artwork from the 70s in a magnificent golden Frame. Wonderful detailed Baroque Motif -Depiction of a traditional Spring Party Scene . The Tapestry is attached to a ...

An exceptionally fine 18th century Italian silk and silver metallic thread lampas brocade panel with nicely aged original color. Red silk backing w/ attached strip of fabric for a ha...

Step back to the 19th century with this exceptional pair of antique moccasins attributed to the Salish (Flathead) peoples of the Plateau region, circa 1880. Expertly handcrafted from...

A handsome large English pond yacht from the Edwardian era, handcrafted from wood and brass and featuring vintage cloth sails and fittings. Displayed on a separate, custom-fitted st...

This is a large vintage display panel. A Korean, embroidery on paper decorative scene, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Exceptional colour to this delightful Korean Art D...

Both slippers are profusely hand embroidered with gold & silver threads on silk, the toes featuring seed pearls arranged in anthemia motifs, the beds showing hand stitched ‘Tree of L...

An exquisite and very rare 16th century renaissance Silk brocade fragments mounted and artistically displayed in the Glas case on the antique linen. Both fragments are greatly preserved and originated by its design from famous Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The ornaments contain flowers, jaguars, birds and Fleur De Lis- the symbol of royalty. The colours remain vibrant and parts of golden embroidery/ threads are in very good condition considering the age. Both fabric...

An exceptional and rare 16th century Venetian textile, richly embroidered with 1.2 kilograms of gold metallic thread on deep red silk velvet. This beautifully preserved fabric exempl...

Antique American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827, a needlework sampler on linen panel having alphabet and numerals, above a religi...

Miriam Shorr was a water colorist as well as a talented needlepoint artist. All the work she did was to her own design, as she used the yarn in much the same way she used paint. She also worked in ink on rice paper, including the shore birds and the street scape...

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries Pair of rare late 18th century black silk embroideries on a cream silk ground picture idyllic pastoral scenes. Blackwork ...

An extremely rare museum quality monkey ‘chamber orchestra’ automata musical picture, made in France in c. 1855 and signed ‘Riviere’. The picture is in extraordinarily good origina...

An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of t...

A lovely square framed hand embroidered wall hanging of a peacock and roses. This beautiful piece has been cross stitched by hand in a variety of bright and bold colors. A peacock ta...

French brass fire screen with flanking rooster heads, centered foliage handle, floral swags, decorative ribbon surrounded by music instruments...

An exceptionally rare and magnificent Italian Venetian pillow dating to circa 1590, showcasing the opulence and artistry of late Renaissance textiles from Venice, Italy. This exquis...

19th century Italian, hand-made teal chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with yellow needle-work. The bag has been decorated with bismuth and a centered coordinating baroque pearl. ...

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...

A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope ...

English Needlework / Silkwork of a Family in a landscape setting with a pasture and trees. Beautifully framed in a Large Giltwood frame. Framed piece measures 30.25" in height and 3...

El Colgado, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm H x 30 cm W x 3 cm D Unique Bla...

La Estrella, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: A head-sea over the night sky (Small model) This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contempora...

El Ermitaño, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm...

A beautiful set of four chinoiserie blue and white embroidered placemats and matching napkins. The edges of both the cloth napkins and cloth plac...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Rinforzando This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of...

"Magma & Reef" is a one-of-a-kind wall-hanging statement piece as part of Kelly Kozma's newest collection "Watch Me Backflip". This large crafted piece is hand-sewn by the artist in ...

This handcrafted pendant light is a joyful celebration of color, texture, and movement. As Shewekar’s debut lighting design, it revives the age-old art of passementerie; a traditiona...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: Composition Accelerando #01 This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contemporary craft art, ...

A beautiful handmade lace cream table runner. Created from linen, the piece is framed by hand-made floral motif lace in a complimentary cream hue. A great way to add a touch of elega...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Marcato (B) This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of...

Sarah Bernhardt (born October 22nd 1844 in Paris, France and died March 26th 1923, also in Paris) was the greatest French Jewish actress of the later 19th century and one of the best...

Excellent vintage “patchwork” needlepoint pillow. So many different patterns on this sweet pink pillow. Chevron, flowers, checkers, and more. Si...

19th century Italian, hand-made black chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work and ecclesiastical metal gold trim. The bag has been decor...

19th century Italian, hand-made royal purple chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work and ecclesiastical trim. The bag has been decorated...

This handcrafted pendant light is a joyful celebration of color, texture, and movement. As Shewekar’s debut lighting design, it revives the age-old art of passementerie; a traditiona...

Stylish suspension lamp by Temde from the 1960s. Beautiful midcentury design in high quality workmanship and execution. Three-lamp hanging lamp with lampshades made of metal and a la...

Museum-Grade Large-Scale Tapestry The Final Re-Edition Materials: Fine Silver Metallic Threads, Genuine Freshwater Pearls Base: Historic Venetian Rubelli Velvet (Italy) Status: The ...

This incredible hand crafted Italian (Venetian ) 17th- 18th century Wall Hanging /Valance originated from a gorgeous Palazzo in Venice with i...

La Emperatriz, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 ...

El Sumo Sacerdote, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm H x 30 cm W x 3 cm D Unique Blackwood frame with plexiglass ___ Maria Jose Franco Maldonado’s family was her art school by the hand of Georgia O`Keefe, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Artemisia Gentileschi, Matisse, Leonor Fini, Leonora Carrington, Louise Bourgeois, Maripaz Jaramillo, Judy Chicago, Basquiat, and so many others. She then formalized her studies in art direction and advertising in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2015, she showed her work for the very first time in three group exhibitions around New York at Shervin's Café Gallery, Brooklyn Fireproof Gallery, and Greenpoint Gallery. That same year her illustrations accompanied Pilar Gualco`s literary work in Buenos Aires at Fauna Estudio Taller. In 2017, she fell in love with embroidery. Slowly, she connected techniques and in the process dressed up a lot of weird humans. She showed her work in 2019 at Noches San Felipe and Open San Felipe with SGR and Bandy Bandy galleries in Bogotá, Colombia. Her series AFFAIR was shown at Noches del Millón, from Feria del Millón in Medellín, Colombia at the end of 2019. Closing 2019 she was lucky to have her own exhibition alongside Daniela Moreno, a great Colombian textile...

El Sol, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm H x 30 cm W x 3 cm D Unique Blackwood frame with plexiglass ___ Maria Jose Franco Maldonado’s family was her art school by the hand of Georgia O`Keefe, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Artemisia Gentileschi, Matisse, Leonor Fini, Leonora Carrington, Louise Bourgeois, Maripaz Jaramillo, Judy Chicago, Basquiat, and so many others. She then formalized her studies in art direction and advertising in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2015, she showed her work for the very first time in three group exhibitions around New York at Shervin's Café Gallery, Brooklyn Fireproof Gallery, and Greenpoint Gallery. That same year her illustrations accompanied Pilar Gualco`s literary work in Buenos Aires at Fauna Estudio Taller. In 2017, she fell in love with embroidery. Slowly, she connected techniques and in the process dressed up a lot of weird humans. She showed her work in 2019 at Noches San Felipe and Open San Felipe with SGR and Bandy Bandy galleries in Bogotá, Colombia. Her series AFFAIR was shown at Noches del Millón, from Feria del Millón in Medellín, Colombia at the end of 2019. Closing 2019 she was lucky to have her own exhibition alongside Daniela Moreno, a great Colombian textile...

El Mago, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm H x...

El Loco, 2019 by Maria Jose Franco Maldonado From The Ventura Series. Embroidery thread on canvas Image size: 27 cm H x 17 cm W Frame size: 40 cm H x 30 cm W x 3 cm D Unique Blackw...

Pair of custom handmade Iron and leather sling chairs. Bases: The bases are hand forged in a beautiful patinated steel. The back, arm...

English Renaissance embroidery of a crest having a crown top mounted on a red velvet background in an ebonized wood frame.

An exceptionally large & exceedingly fine hand embroidered Chinese matrimonial 'Double Happiness' silk panel. The navy blue silk field richly decorated with hand-stitched gold, s...

Suspended Roots is a handcrafted textile wall piece made by skilled Mexican artisans using 100% combed cotton. Through the traditional “embarrilado” technique, each element is carefu...

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (After) - The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road - Kanagawa : View of the Embankment (Kanagawa, dai no kei) - Vintage embroidered textile tapestry - based on ...