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Wonderful Vintage screen printed french Tapestry medieval design “Bûcherons”
Wonderful Vintage screen printed french Tapestry medieval design “Bûcherons”

Wonderful Vintage screen printed french Tapestry medieval design “Bûcherons”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made by silk screen printed edition , featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapest...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Animals Rare Black Verdure 3x6 92 x 168cm
Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Animals Rare Black Verdure 3x6 92 x 168cm

Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Animals Rare Black Verdure 3x6 92 x 168cm

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting an exotic verdure scene with animals and floral elements set against a rare dark background. This circa 1920 piece features intricate ...

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1920s French Baroque Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Swedish textile designer. Rölakan wool wall rug with vibrant, figurative design.
Swedish textile designer. Rölakan wool wall rug with vibrant, figurative design.

Swedish textile designer. Rölakan wool wall rug with vibrant, figurative design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish textile designer Rölakan wall rug, 1970s. Handwoven rölakan wall rug in wool featuring a vibrant, figurative design in bold tones of yellow, blue, red, green, and purple on a...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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

19th Century Velvet Tapestry with Heraldic Coat of Arms, Framed
19th Century Velvet Tapestry with Heraldic Coat of Arms, Framed

19th Century Velvet Tapestry with Heraldic Coat of Arms, Framed

Located in Lincoln, GB

Authentic 19th Century Velvet Tapestry Featuring Heraldic Coat of Arms Velvet has long been cherished for its luxurious texture and rich hues, making it a preferred fabric for cerem...

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19th Century Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry, Velvet

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

Nice French Aubusson Style silk screen printed tapestry « enchanted park »
Nice French Aubusson Style silk screen printed tapestry « enchanted park »

Nice French Aubusson Style silk screen printed tapestry « enchanted park »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Immerse yourself in the allure of this mid-20th-century French tapestry, showcasing a design inspired by a 15th-century woven masterpiece titled "The Enchanted Park." Adorned with ex...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Jardin de Soleils Mid Century Wool Tapestry, Hand-Crafted, France
Jardin de Soleils Mid Century Wool Tapestry, Hand-Crafted, France

Jardin de Soleils Mid Century Wool Tapestry, Hand-Crafted, France

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Winter Park, FL

A small Mid Century decorative petit point wool tapestry in the style of Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) entitled "Jardin de Soleils". RBC Tapisserie de Paris. Made in France. Staple...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Canvas, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Catamarca Raw Cotton Wall Tapestry
Mid-Century Modern Style Catamarca Raw Cotton Wall Tapestry

Mid-Century Modern Style Catamarca Raw Cotton Wall Tapestry

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

This dramatic wall hanging is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colors available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is av...

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2010s Argentine Other Tapestries

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Cotton

Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900  6'7 x 6'7
Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900  6'7 x 6'7

Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7

Located in New York, NY

Antique possible English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7 Antique English Soho Tapestry, Circa 1900 – Hunting Scene, 6'7" x 6'7" A masterwork of late Victorian textile artistry, t...

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19th Century 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

Materials

Wool

Greenery Tapestry from the Aubusson Factory, 210lx170h - No. 1478
Greenery Tapestry from the Aubusson Factory, 210lx170h - No. 1478

Greenery Tapestry from the Aubusson Factory, 210lx170h - No. 1478

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 210 cm Height: 170 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a F...

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1880s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Tapestry by Liselotte Hofmeister, Tapestry Mid Century, 1970s
Vintage Tapestry by Liselotte Hofmeister, Tapestry Mid Century, 1970s

Vintage Tapestry by Liselotte Hofmeister, Tapestry Mid Century, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Now free shipping worldwide! Discover the tapestry "Buds" by artist Liselotte Hofmeister. This wool-knotted carpet is a masterpiece of German craftsmanship from the mid-century era. ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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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

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice modern Art Deco needlepoint French tapestry, with a beautiful cock and sun design. And beautiful colors with orange, yellow, purple, grey and black, entirely hand embroidered wi...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries

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Wool

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment, Aubusson Style, Hand-Woven
French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment, Aubusson Style, Hand-Woven

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment, Aubusson Style, Hand-Woven

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This vibrant botanical theme tapestry fragment comes from 18th century France, at the peak of the Verdure tradition. Two narrow panels were hand-stitched together as one hanging, wit...

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18th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool

Shamash Textile Wall Art Framed Handwoven Gold
Shamash Textile Wall Art Framed Handwoven Gold

Shamash Textile Wall Art Framed Handwoven Gold

Located in Istanbul, TR

SHAMASH, is a handwoven textile wall decor, named after the ancient Mesopotamian God of the Sun. It is handwoven in Turkey, by the women weavers of Anatolia. The 50% of the income co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

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

19thc. French Antique Louis XVI style Floral Aubusson Wall Hanging / Tapestry
19thc. French Antique Louis XVI style Floral Aubusson Wall Hanging / Tapestry

19thc. French Antique Louis XVI style Floral Aubusson Wall Hanging / Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Antique Louis Rococo style Floral Aubusson Tapestry. I found this beauty in Nice France. There is a small stain on border top left. Not detracting at all. Birds, trees p...

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1880s Louis XVI Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely Tapestry features a pair of lovers in a classic Rococo vinyet and has its original fruit and floral border. It measures...

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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5
Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5

Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5

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

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Wool, Cotton

Spanish 1970s Folk Art Wool Tapestry – English Thatched Cottage Landscape
Spanish 1970s Folk Art Wool Tapestry – English Thatched Cottage Landscape

Spanish 1970s Folk Art Wool Tapestry – English Thatched Cottage Landscape

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Charming 1970s Spanish folk art wool tapestry hand-embroidered with a peaceful English countryside scene: classic thatched cottages with tall chimneys, surrounded by trees, rolling ...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry
Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry

Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Rustic Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A Franco-Flemish rustic tapestry, possibly Lille or Aubusson, from the late 17th century, featuring a rustic scene with a group of people singing and playing music in a verdant setti...

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Late 17th Century European Rustic Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Woodland Landscape, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Vintage This vintage French tapestry features a lush woodland scene filled ...

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20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Ottoman Turkish Tughra Embroidery Metallic Silver & Silk Thread
Antique Ottoman Turkish Tughra Embroidery Metallic Silver & Silk Thread

Antique Ottoman Turkish Tughra Embroidery Metallic Silver & Silk Thread

Located in Delray Beach, FL

authentic Ottoman Turkish hand-embroidered textile. This piece features the iconic Imperial Tughra (the Sultan’s calligraphic monogram) at its center, surrounded by a delicate arrang...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Antique 17th Century Square Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 6.3 x 6.9 ft
Antique 17th Century Square Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 6.3 x 6.9 ft

Antique 17th Century Square Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 6.3 x 6.9 ft

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous antique square 17th Century flemish Verdure landscape tapestry with two slight figures in a beautiful and rich summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and ve...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Antique Franco-Flemish verdure tapestry
Antique Franco-Flemish verdure tapestry

Antique Franco-Flemish verdure tapestry

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A finely woven antique tapestry in the Franco-Flemish verdure tradition, depicting a tranquil wooded landscape with lush foliage, flowering plants, and a distant architectural vignet...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket
Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket Zanshi-ori cloth is woven from leftover cotton and silk threads, either from commercial kimono production or from home-produced recycled y...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Pair 70s Woven Oaxaca School Abstract Fiber Art Tapestries
Pair 70s Woven Oaxaca School Abstract Fiber Art Tapestries

Pair 70s Woven Oaxaca School Abstract Fiber Art Tapestries

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair 70s woven Oaxaca School abstract fiber art tapestries, A fine companion pair, from the Ole Oaxaca School, one titled 'Zig-Zag' , the other number '3', (r...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique French Tapestry Art Nouveau Antique Tapestry 208cm x 257cm 7'x9'  c.1920
Antique French Tapestry Art Nouveau Antique Tapestry 208cm x 257cm 7'x9'  c.1920

Antique French Tapestry Art Nouveau Antique Tapestry 208cm x 257cm 7'x9' c.1920

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique French tapestry depicting a scenic view including magnificent art nouveau motifs, beautiful trees, and greenery. A chic, neutral antique piece to add elegance to an...

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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Wrought Iron Candle Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 75 cm Tall
Vintage Wrought Iron Candle Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 75 cm Tall

Vintage Wrought Iron Candle Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 75 cm Tall

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Wrought Iron Standing Candle Holder. Hand made free standing candle holder, with large round plate, candle holder shaped as a bunch of leaves that and be slightly adjusted t...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wrought Iron

Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"
Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"

Au Bord de la Rivière Loom Woven Tapestry - 2'4" x 5'0"

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

BACCHANALES One-of-a-kind sisal tapestry by OAK Studio, 2021
BACCHANALES One-of-a-kind sisal tapestry by OAK Studio, 2021

BACCHANALES One-of-a-kind sisal tapestry by OAK Studio, 2021

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

Abstract tapestry made from natural sisal ropes assembled on hempen cloth. Poetic creation based on natural ropes patiently assembled and waxed freely inspired by Alexander Calder’s ...

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2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Rope

Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Yellows Colour Study
Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Yellows Colour Study

Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Yellows Colour Study

By Pamela Print

Located in Chelmsford, GB

This tactile piece of hand-woven textile art is one of a collection of one-off plant-dyed pieces designed and produced by British Weaver Pamela Print. This piece is dyed by hand usi...

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2010s British Bauhaus Tapestries

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Wool

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950
African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Panel Sash 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile, Beads

Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Rare Antique French Tapestry Verdure Human Flirting Scene Beige after "Francois Boucher" "This is an outstanding one-of-a-kind handmade Antique French Aubusson Tapestry after "Franc...

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1920s French Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Uccle, BE

"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

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Oak, Linen

Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Located in New York, NY

Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6'' Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handspun Wool Wall Tapestry
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handspun Wool Wall Tapestry

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handspun Wool Wall Tapestry

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handspun and handwoven woo - 2025 - Edition of 20. This tapestry is the result of a collaboration between memòri studio and all the spinners and weavers from the Feija tribe loca...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Contemporary hand-woven tapestry in an abstract geometric style
Contemporary hand-woven tapestry in an abstract geometric style

Contemporary hand-woven tapestry in an abstract geometric style

Located in Milano, IT

A piece woven by hand on a traditional loom in Susanna Costantini’s weaving studio. "Spigolatura 84" is part of the "Spigolature" series, inspired by Agnès Varda's documentary "Les G...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill
Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. A wonderfully worked meandering floral border. Col...

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1830s Antique Tapestries

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Linen

Large Antique French Embroidered Tapestry
Large Antique French Embroidered Tapestry

Large Antique French Embroidered Tapestry

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful extra large embroidered tapestry hand made in France. A very good looking and decorative piece in a wood frame. I believe this to be a period 19th century piece that woul...

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19th Century French Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye
Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye

Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye

By Andrew Boos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Memphis designs. Andrew Boos seeks to redefine what a rug is. His work i...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Sharon McKain Huge Quilted Patchwork Wall Tapestry, 1975
Sharon McKain Huge Quilted Patchwork Wall Tapestry, 1975

Sharon McKain Huge Quilted Patchwork Wall Tapestry, 1975

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning large quilted wall tapestry by American textile artist Sharon McKain. Handmade and unique piece that really takes up a space! Signed McKain, 1975.

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1970s North American American Craftsman Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Zabihi Collection French Aubusson Style Pastoral Tapestry Depicting Equestrians
Zabihi Collection French Aubusson Style Pastoral Tapestry Depicting Equestrians

Zabihi Collection French Aubusson Style Pastoral Tapestry Depicting Equestrians

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 3’ 9” H x 5’ 0” W (45 in x 60 in) Style: French Country / Pastoral Verdure Materials: Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton Weft Flatweave Tapestry Origin: France (Aubusson Style) ...

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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Tapestries

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Wool

Acanthus Leaf - Burgundy Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'3" x 2'4"
Acanthus Leaf - Burgundy Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'3" x 2'4"

Acanthus Leaf - Burgundy Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'3" x 2'4"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This tapestry is inspired from an original design produced by the firm of Morris & Co, founded by William Morris (1834-1896) at Merton Abbey in Surrey in 1861. The Acanthus Leaf ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Wool

"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950
"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950

"Deer Season", Rare Art Deco Fabric Designed by Rockwell Kent, circa 1950

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and striking Art Deco fabric panel, featuring a running deer in a forest expressed in rich red and maize, was designed by Rockwell Kent for Bloomcraft Inc. in 1950. The de...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

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.