Early 1600s Textiles

Pair of damask silk brocade pillows with feather down inserts.

A rare and exquisite fragment of 17th-century Florentine textile, showcasing the opulence of the Italian Baroque period. This piece features rich crimson velvet motifs—possibly silk ...

Each with a damask pattern of scrolling foliage, peonies, tulips and fruit. Massive pattern repeat, see image. Original braid. Cleaned and conserved. Measures: Two height 315 cm., 124 in., width 107 cm., 42 in., One height 295 cm, 116 in., width 109.5 cm., 43 in., From the collection of the 1st Viscount Cowdray, Cowdray Park, Sussex, supplied by Lengyon & Co, circa 1910. Francis Lenyon, Lenyon & Co, Lenyon & Morant Born in England in 1877, Lenyon was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the South Kensington Museum in London. By 1900, he found work with Art Workshops, Ltd., and soon after with Charles Duveen, son of Sir Joseph Duveen. Employed by C.J. Charles for several years, Lenyon became well-known as cabinetmaker to England's aristocracy. He opened his own firm, Lenyon & Co., in 1904, and in 1912 merged with Morant & Co., to become Lenyon & Morant, holding royal warrants under four successive British kings. In 1910, Lenyon made his first visit to the United States to supervise the interior decoration of Whitlaw Reid, and soon opened a New York branch of his firm. As in England, Lenyon 's American clients were wealthy and sophisticated and relied on Lenyon to furnish authentic and reproduction interiors in period styles. In the 1930s, Lenyon was hired by Nelson Rockfeller to serve as a major consultant to the reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, and selected all the furnishings for the Governor's Palace there. Lenyon was widely known for his expertise in 17th and 18th century British furniture...

A rare and exquisite fragment of 17th-century Florentine textile, showcasing the opulence of the Italian Baroque period. This piece features rich crimson velvet motifs—possibly silk ...

Rare and grand Venetian Renaissance style silk brocade panels (two panels per length - total of three sets available as one continuous length or sold separately) - opulent woven patt...

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch

New Hand-Embroidered 100% Silk Cushion Cover – Authentic Uzbek Textile Art Elevate your home décor with this exquisite hand-embroidered Suzani cushion cover, crafted from 100% pure ...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...

An opulent fragment of 17th-century Florentine textile art, this piece showcases masterful craftsmanship in deep crimson cut velvet over a shimmering silk ground. The richly textured...

This 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow features a bold and primitive medallion design, handwoven in earthy tones of deep brown, ochre, and ivory. The graphic, almost tribal-like ...

This 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow features a graceful blue bird nestled among scrolling acanthus leaves, delicate florals, and vines—expertly handwoven in wool with traces o...

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow