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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson verdure tapestry panel from the late 19th century, depicting a heron in front of a lake, surrounded by foliage and with a cottage in the distance, and presenting a ...

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland
Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland

Art Deco Geometric Wall Rya Rug, Finland

Located in Rīga, LV

Art Deco style wool Rya Rug with a geometric pattern. Dimensions: H(without/with fringe) 143/166 cm, W 108 cm, D 0.5 cm

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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Ramses Wissa Wassef wall wool tapestry , signed Label
Ramses Wissa Wassef wall wool tapestry , signed Label

Ramses Wissa Wassef wall wool tapestry , signed Label

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice and colorful hand woven tapestry. This beautiful sample of Egyptian weaving bears what we read artist Karina Ali and done under direction of Sophie Habib Gorgi , according...

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Post-Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover
Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover

Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Japanese linen go-board pattern futon cover A unique example of a game-themed textile, this 3-panel futon cover is woven of very fine...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tapestries

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Hemp

Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643
Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643

Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643

By Charles Le Brun, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Paris, FR

Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century, "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643 Artist: D'apres Charles Le Brun Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "The Tri...

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17th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

The Woodpecker Loom Woven Tapestry - 6’0” x 3’1”
The Woodpecker Loom Woven Tapestry - 6’0” x 3’1”

The Woodpecker Loom Woven Tapestry - 6’0” x 3’1”

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapest...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry  « classic Verdure»
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry  « classic Verdure»

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « classic Verdure»

By Jules Pansu

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Le Lignon » inspired by an 18th-century tapestry, made by the Aubusson workshops. Classi...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Late 19th Century Uzbekistan Shakhrisyabz Suzani Textile, Embroidered Tapestry
Late 19th Century Uzbekistan Shakhrisyabz Suzani Textile, Embroidered Tapestry

Late 19th Century Uzbekistan Shakhrisyabz Suzani Textile, Embroidered Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

78199 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Shakhrisyabz Suzani Tapestry, 03'07 x 05'00. Behold the majestic splendor of this Early 19th Century Antique Uzbek Shakhrisyabz Suzani Tape...

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Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1805, by Eliza McKune
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1805, by Eliza McKune

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1805, by Eliza McKune

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Scottish Sampler, 1805, by Eliza McKune. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours gold, red, green,...

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Early 1800s Antique Tapestries

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...

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1970s French Aubusson Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

20x36 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Wall Decor. Embroidered Tablecloth
20x36 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Wall Decor. Embroidered Tablecloth

20x36 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Wall Decor. Embroidered Tablecloth

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

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Silk

Royal College of Needle Art Tapestry, Wool and Silk, 1700s-1800s
Royal College of Needle Art Tapestry, Wool and Silk, 1700s-1800s

Royal College of Needle Art Tapestry, Wool and Silk, 1700s-1800s

Located in Lincoln, GB

Charming ‘Royal College of Needle Art’ Wool and Silk Tapestry This is a very early tapestry with the ‘Royal College of Needle Art’ label on the reverse. We have made contact with th...

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19th Century Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry

Antique Square Late 17th C. Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry Mars Venus
Antique Square Late 17th C. Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry Mars Venus

Antique Square Late 17th C. Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry Mars Venus

By Brussels Manufactory

Located in New York, NY

A Museum Quality piece, this is an exquisite example of a late 17th/ early 18th Century Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry. It is a complete piece with its original border, measu...

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Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

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Raffia

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

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Raffia

Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace
Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace

Echoes of the Nile: A Vintage Egyptian Tapestry of Pastoral Grace

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Dallas, TX

79103 Vintage Egyptian Kilim Tapestry Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. This exquisite handwoven wool Egyptian pictorial tapestry rug is a striking representation of traditional life and pastoral scenes that resonate with cultural depth and artistic expression. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the flatweave rug showcases a variety of animals commonly found in the rural landscapes of Egypt. Depicted are camels and goats, each rendered in natural, earthy tones that speak to the organic dyes derived from the region's abundant natural resources. The inclusion of a human figure, possibly a shepherd, anchors the composition in human experience, bridging the gap between nature and civilization. The background of the tapestry is a rich, textured gray (greenish undertones), representing the fertile grounds of the Nile Valley, which has historically been the lifeblood of Egyptian agriculture and rural life. This backdrop serves as a vivid canvas that highlights the vibrant hues of the animals, lending a sense of vitality and movement to the scene. Each animal is colored distinctively, allowing their individual forms to stand out, while also harmonizing with the overall palette to create a cohesive visual narrative. This vintage Egyptian tapestry...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanshi...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

20th Century René Perrot, Aubusson Tapestry in Polychrome Wools, Birds, 1956
20th Century René Perrot, Aubusson Tapestry in Polychrome Wools, Birds, 1956

20th Century René Perrot, Aubusson Tapestry in Polychrome Wools, Birds, 1956

Located in FR

This exquisite 20th century tapestry in polychrome wools designed by René Perrot and woven at Atelier Rivière des Borderies in Aubusson captures the serene beauty of two exotic birds...

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1950s French Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988
Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Located in Rīga, LV

Unique wall hanging featuring a grid of geometric motifs in warm earthy tones of ochre, rust, and brown, handwoven in linen and wool. The piece bears a label reading “Gift from the P...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

French Aubusson Tapestry Royal Manufacture 18th century – Pastoral scene – 1672
French Aubusson Tapestry Royal Manufacture 18th century – Pastoral scene – 1672

French Aubusson Tapestry Royal Manufacture 18th century – Pastoral scene – 1672

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Paris, FR

18th-Century Aubusson Royal Manufactory Tapestry – Pastoral Scene – Ref. No. 1672 Aubusson Royal Manufactory Tapestry – Pastoral Scene – 18th Century – 240 × 230 cm – Ref. 1672 This...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Fustic II - Handwoven Natural Indigo, Green, Amber yellow, Blue Framed Artwork
Fustic II - Handwoven Natural Indigo, Green, Amber yellow, Blue Framed Artwork

Fustic II - Handwoven Natural Indigo, Green, Amber yellow, Blue Framed Artwork

By Pamela Print

Located in Chelmsford, GB

A handwoven, hand-dyed textile art piece designed and produced by British Weaver Pamela Print. Can be purchased as a single piece or as a full Triptych - see images and separate lis...

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2010s British Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.

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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "hunting"
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "hunting"

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "hunting"

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor
French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor

French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French framed needlepoint tapestry from the 19th century, with ribbon and floral motifs. Set inside a simple yet elegant gilded frame with matting and gilt rim, this lovely horizon...

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19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Giltwood, Tapestry

Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian
Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian

Antique Embroidered Panel, English, Framed Silkwork, Baroque Taste, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique embroidered panel. An English, framed silkwork after Margarethe Helm, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful example of Baroque needlework, i...

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1890s British Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Cotton, Glass, Pine

Belgian Style Woven Tapestry with Flowers and Birds
Belgian Style Woven Tapestry with Flowers and Birds

Belgian Style Woven Tapestry with Flowers and Birds

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Belgian style woven tapestry with bird and floral design with border on 3 sides

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19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Tapestries

Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »

Large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Pretty wide vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « NOBLE HUNTING »
Pretty wide vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « NOBLE HUNTING »

Pretty wide vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « NOBLE HUNTING »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Elegant large vintage French tapestry depicting a classic pastoral hunting scene. The artwork shows finely dressed riders on horseback accompanied by hunting dogs, set in a lush cou...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

"Linneknoppen" tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström
"Linneknoppen" tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström

"Linneknoppen" tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Vintage "Linneknoppen" tapestry handwoven at AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. Wool inlay on linen in blue, red, yellow and natural colors showing a g...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style
17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style

17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style

Located in New York, NY

A Brussels verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a verdant landscape with stately and exotic trees at right, a striking acanthus bush in the foreground, and a l...

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17th Century Belgian Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in
Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in

Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Marvelous Antique French Aubusson Silk and Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Origin: France, Circa Date: 18th Century This exquisite 18th Century Aubusson tapestry features a verdant garden ...

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18th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Verdure tapestry Manufacture Aubusson - 19th century - L1m15xH1m24 - No. 1426
Verdure tapestry Manufacture Aubusson - 19th century - L1m15xH1m24 - No. 1426

Verdure tapestry Manufacture Aubusson - 19th century - L1m15xH1m24 - No. 1426

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

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Raffia

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "dog and birds"
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "dog and birds"

Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "dog and birds"

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White
Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White

Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency period Sampler, stitched in 1825, by Emily White. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, co...

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1820s Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166
Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166

Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166

Located in Paris, FR

Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric ...

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1850s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Textured Macramé Wall Hanging, folk art, Spain, circa 1970's
Textured Macramé Wall Hanging, folk art, Spain, circa 1970's

Textured Macramé Wall Hanging, folk art, Spain, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb macramé wall tapestry made in spain in the 1970s. Large format. Handmade tapestry composed of different textures and materials creating unique patterns and reliefs. All the ro...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 c.1880 97cmx287cm
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 c.1880 97cmx287cm

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 c.1880 97cmx287cm

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent antique French Aubusson tapestry runner depicting an elegant vase filled with exotic florals, beautifully arranged in a refined and elongated composition. This circa 18...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Large Mid-Century Modern European Cepelia Kilim, Tapestry Wall Rug, Earthy Tones
Large Mid-Century Modern European Cepelia Kilim, Tapestry Wall Rug, Earthy Tones

Large Mid-Century Modern European Cepelia Kilim, Tapestry Wall Rug, Earthy Tones

Located in Andernach, DE

Vintage hand crafted wool tapestry by Ewa Januszkowska for Cepelia, Poland. Beautifully designed and executed country scene named ''Jarmark Potalanski'' (Potalanski Fair). The backdr...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design, showing a gallant scene with two couples, one sitting at the foot of a tree, and the other arrivin...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Helen Webber Handwoven Lion Tapestry, Signed Edition 9/50
Helen Webber Handwoven Lion Tapestry, Signed Edition 9/50

Helen Webber Handwoven Lion Tapestry, Signed Edition 9/50

By Helen Webber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Helen Webber's lion tapestry employs her signature layered appliqué method, cutting and assembling textiles of varying weave patterns, weights, and surfa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry

Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous antique square 17th century flemish Verdure landscape tapestry without figures in a beautiful and rich summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and vegetation...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough,  USA, circa 1980
Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough,  USA, circa 1980

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough, USA, circa 1980

By Robert Goodnough

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Cubist-Inspired Tapestry by Robert Goodnough, USA, circa 1970s Vibrant tapestry by American artist Robert Goodnough (1917-2010), known for his exploration of Cubist-inspire...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - 1580
17th Century Flemish Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - 1580

17th Century Flemish Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - 1580

By flandre

Located in Paris, FR

17th Century Flanders Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - No. 1580 Period: 17th century Style: Rome and Antic Greece Condition: Good condition Material: Wool &...

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17th Century French Classical Greek Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

17th Century English Jacobean Crewelwork Hanging
17th Century English Jacobean Crewelwork Hanging

17th Century English Jacobean Crewelwork Hanging

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

17th Century Jacobean crewelwork hanging Splendid Jacobean English crewelwork hanging of bold, stylised flowers and birds on meandering branches, bursting with scrolling leaves that...

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17th Century English Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

'Zebra' Tapestry After Alexander Calder
'Zebra' Tapestry After Alexander Calder

'Zebra' Tapestry After Alexander Calder

Located in Dallas, TX

After Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) zebra tapestry, 1975, made from woven rattan, initialed CA and dated to lower right, edition 25/100 at lower left published by CAC Public...

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1970s Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Jute

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of  Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs
Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of  Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...

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Early 2000s Indonesian Other Tapestries

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Yarn

Shop Vintage Tapestries on 1stDibs

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.