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Empire Textiles

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"

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Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 17"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 17"
Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 17"

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 17"

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Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

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French Silk Tapestry Pillow 1850
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

French Silk Tapestry Pillow 1850
French Silk Tapestry Pillow 1850

French Silk Tapestry Pillow 1850

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 19'' x 18''
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Category

1880s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Circa 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Circa 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century - 24'' X 12''.
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 25'' X 13'', handmade 18th Century Piece
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

18th Century French Tapestry
18th Century French Tapestry

18th Century French Tapestry

Circa 1920s Vintage Cartoon Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Cartoon Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1920
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1920s Vintage Cartoon Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1920s Vintage Cartoon Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1920s Vintage Cartoon Tapestry Pillow

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"
Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"

Circa 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow
Category

1850s Portuguese Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 23'' x 23'', Empire and Traditional.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"

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Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Large Impressive Cushion Finest quality Venetian silk velvet panel Circa 1900 Edged with 18th century metallic tassel fringe Backed with antique Mohair velvet Good antique condi...
Category

1890s Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow
Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow

Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow

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17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" x 12"

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Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 19'', Handmade and Needlework, Extremely Fine and Unique
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique French Altar Frontal / Valance Finest quality silk velvet. Decorated with gold metallic braid . Edged with the most opulent gold metallic tassel trim Backed with glazed cot...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Metal

17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th century antique Brussels tapestry pillow. 18 X 12.
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 20" x 10"
Italian Florentine 18th Century - 20" x 10"

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 20" x 10"

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" X 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" X 14"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" X 14"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" X 14"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" X 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"

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Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

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18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 18" X 13" , Circa 1850s
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

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17th Century Flemish Pillow 20" X 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow 20" X 14"
17th Century Flemish Pillow 20" X 14"

17th Century Flemish Pillow 20" X 14"

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 14''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 19'' X 14'', Wool, Empire Traditional, Handmade and Needlework,
Category

Early 1700s Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 14''
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 14''

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 14''

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 22''
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1670
Category

1670s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Brussels tapestry pillow. 17th century. 16'' X 16''.
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1820
Category

1820s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 18th Century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 20''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' x 20". Empire and Traditional
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 20''
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 20''

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 20''

Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1880s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

1860s Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1860s Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow
1860s Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow

1860s Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s Albanian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"

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Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

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Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

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18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow

Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow

Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Metal

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Category

1880s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 20" x 20", Authentic 16th Century piece handmade
Category

16th Century Turkish Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow

20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Category

20th Century Unknown Empire Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Wool

20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow

20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Category

1850s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Albanian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 19" X 12", handmade piece , from mid-16th century
Category

16th Century Turkish Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

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17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"

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Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1820
Category

1820s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

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Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow

Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1880 antique needlepoint tapestry pillow 21'' X 18. " Features needlework. Handmade.
Category

1880s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''
1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''

Brussels 16th Century - 19" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Brussels 16th Century - 19" x 9"
Brussels 16th Century - 19" x 9"

Brussels 16th Century - 19" x 9"

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

1850 English Needle Work Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely unique and fine an english needle work tapestry from mid-18th century. And it's retrieved from the story of: The little red riding hood. Beautiful design and amazing loyal ...
Category

1850s British Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1850 English Needle Work Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
1850 English Needle Work Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''

1850 English Needle Work Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 14" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 14" x 13"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 14" x 13"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 14" x 13"

Circa 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca. 18th Century
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
An exquisite length of fine quality French Burgundy Red Silk Damask Dating from circa 1820 Woven with large Medici design featuring lovely Pomegranates gorgeous colour of deep ric...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Silk

French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"
French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"

French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

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