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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

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed Wool & Silk A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a castle amongst a river, verdure, and exotic birds. Beautiful colorway, and a...

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1880s French Baroque Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe with Patchwork Meiji Era

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) with patchwork circa 19th century. consisting of thirteen columns with seven alternate stripes in an eye-catching patchwork. This Kesa is of fine co...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tapestries

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Brocade, Silk

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «greenery with bird »
Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «greenery with bird »

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «greenery with bird »

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 18th-century french Aubusson fragment tapestry depicting an elegant scene of a landscape with bird. The color palette, dominated by shades of blue, green, and ivory, creat...

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18th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nice handwoven French Aubusson Style Tapestry “Berger Galant”
Nice handwoven French Aubusson Style Tapestry “Berger Galant”

Nice handwoven French Aubusson Style Tapestry “Berger Galant”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite fine handwoven Aubusson style tapestry from the early 21th century, featuring a design reminiscent of François Boucher's paintings. Titled 'Le Berger Galant,' this captiva...

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Early 2000s Asian Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Materials

Wool

Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim
Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim

Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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

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

Materials

Tapestry

Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry.  Rare. Signed EA..
Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry.  Rare. Signed EA..

Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry. Rare. Signed EA..

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare Evelyn Ackerman, ERA, Tapestry in very good condition. Colors are vibrant with no distractions. A wood hanging rod is attached. Ready to ship and ready to hang.

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1960s Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

pretty vintage French medieval design screen printed tapestry «gallant parties»
pretty vintage French medieval design screen printed tapestry «gallant parties»

pretty vintage French medieval design screen printed tapestry «gallant parties»

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice vintage French screen printed by hand tapestry with beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, meticulously hand-printed on a...

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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

Nice modern Aubusson Tapestry by M Ravaux Maison 1975
Nice modern Aubusson Tapestry by M Ravaux Maison 1975

Nice modern Aubusson Tapestry by M Ravaux Maison 1975

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Handwoven Tapestry – “L’Éclatement” by M. Ravaux Beautiful handwoven textile wall tapestry, featuring an abstract, dynamic composition in black, burnt orange and natural off-white t...

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1970s Aubusson Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Beige Purple Magenta Green Transitional Natural Silk Hand-Knotted Rug in Stock
Beige Purple Magenta Green Transitional Natural Silk Hand-Knotted Rug in Stock

Beige Purple Magenta Green Transitional Natural Silk Hand-Knotted Rug in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

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

Nice vintage french Jacquard tapestry “tropical forest” (Henri Rousseau)
Nice vintage french Jacquard tapestry “tropical forest” (Henri Rousseau)

Nice vintage french Jacquard tapestry “tropical forest” (Henri Rousseau)

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite Mid-Century French Tapestry by Henri Rousseau Discover the timeless beauty of this mid-century French tapestry featuring the renowned artist Henri Rousseau's "Tropical For...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Tapestries

Materials

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

Materials

Oak, Linen

Captive Unicorn - Blue Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'9" x 2'10"
Captive Unicorn - Blue Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'9" x 2'10"

Captive Unicorn - Blue Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'9" x 2'10"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This tapestry was woven at the end of the fifteenth century, and is probably the last one in the series of La Chasse la Licorne (The Hunt of the Unicorn), this piece indicating the e...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

French Verdure Tapestry
French Verdure Tapestry

French Verdure Tapestry

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A beautiful hand-woven French Verdure Tapestry, a staple piece for collectors! The perfect backdrop for layering history and European charm into your ho...

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Mid-20th Century 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

Materials

Linen

Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry

Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with...

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Wall Tapestry by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Wall Tapestry by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Wall Tapestry by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

By Ewald Kröner

Located in amstelveen, NL

Beautiful wall tapestry designed in the 1970s by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany. Fantastic coloration in different tones of black, brown, and green with bright details....

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s
Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s

Kennedy Bahia Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry, 1980s

By Kennedy Bahia

Located in Miami, FL

Woven wall tapestry by Brazilian textile artist Kennedy Bahia circa 1980. Hummingbird, butterflies and flowers. “Known nationally and internatio...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974
Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974

Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974

By Bernard Buffet

Located in North Miami, FL

Made in 1974 by the renowned weavers, DMC (founded in 1746) in collaboration with Bernard Buffet. They created this charming representation of a small owl perched on a branch. Orig...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance
The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79382 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03'02 x 05'05. This rare vintage Swedish rya unfolds like a woven herbarium, where stylized botanical forms are preserved in wool with poetic precision...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Pretty vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Verdure»
Pretty vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Verdure»

Pretty vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Verdure»

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elegant French tapestry from the 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, depicting a refined pastoral landscape. Add a touch of ele...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Nice 19th century French Aubusson tapestry «landscape»
Nice 19th century French Aubusson tapestry «landscape»

Nice 19th century French Aubusson tapestry «landscape»

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Late 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry – Pastoral Landscape with Floral Border A beautiful late 19th-century Aubusson tapestry featuring a richly detailed pastoral landscape in warm, e...

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930
Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully woven French Arts & Crafts tapestry depicts an enchanting wildlife garden filled with birds, rabbits, and dense stylized foliage. Its refined detailing, rich col...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

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

Rare Antique French Wool & Silk Needlepoint Tapestry 224x356 cm c.1920
Rare Antique French Wool & Silk Needlepoint Tapestry 224x356 cm c.1920

Rare Antique French Wool & Silk Needlepoint Tapestry 224x356 cm c.1920

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique French needlepoint tapestry, woven circa 1920, depicts an elegant pastoral scene with shepherds, grazing sheep, woodland animals, and a lush landscape rendered in r...

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Early 20th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Vintage Tapestry, Romantic Garden Scene, Aubusson Style, 1950s
French Vintage Tapestry, Romantic Garden Scene, Aubusson Style, 1950s

French Vintage Tapestry, Romantic Garden Scene, Aubusson Style, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene from the mid-20th century. A beautiful French tapestry in Aubusson style, within a flower border featuring a romantic scene in a garden. Dimensi...

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1950s French Rococo Vintage Tapestries

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Fabric, Cotton

The Divine Dance: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Classical Elegance
The Divine Dance: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Classical Elegance

The Divine Dance: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Classical Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79488 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 04'09 x 06'05. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry captures one of Western art’s most enduring ideals—the Three Graces—reim...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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 wool - 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 loc...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Yoruba Adire Cloth with Spiral Design
Vintage Yoruba Adire Cloth with Spiral Design

Vintage Yoruba Adire Cloth with Spiral Design

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Adire “Oniko” Cloth with spiral pattern Yoruba People, Nigeria Circa 1970s Two panel cotton, Shibori technique, Indigo Dyed 71 3/4 x 48 1/2 inches

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1970s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Tapestries

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Cotton

Late 19th Century Japanese Silk Kesi
Late 19th Century Japanese Silk Kesi

Late 19th Century Japanese Silk Kesi

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Japanese silk kesi or temple hanging.  Dating from the late 19th Century Meiji period.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery
Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery

Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Turkish ottoman embroidery with nice design and green field color, entirely hand embroidered with golden metal on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ep...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Oversized Textile Chinese Allover Flat Weave Silk Embroidery Rug
Antique Oversized Textile Chinese Allover Flat Weave Silk Embroidery Rug

Antique Oversized Textile Chinese Allover Flat Weave Silk Embroidery Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 16'6" x 22' - 503 x 670 ) Antique Oversized Textile Chinese Allover Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This ex...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Tapestries

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Silk

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Textile Wall Hanging, Sweden
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Textile Wall Hanging, Sweden

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Textile Wall Hanging, Sweden

Located in Hammarö, SE

This Swedish textile wall hanging from the 1960s is a distinctive example of the strong tradition of textile art that developed in Scandinavia during the mid-20th century. The perio...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Extra Large Antique 17th C. Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.6 x 17.1 ft
Extra Large Antique 17th C. Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.6 x 17.1 ft

Extra Large Antique 17th C. Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.6 x 17.1 ft

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous and large antique Early 17th century Flemish Verdure landscape tapestry depicting 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

Ottoman Silk  Red Tulip Hand Embroidered Suzani Tapestry
Ottoman Silk  Red Tulip Hand Embroidered Suzani Tapestry

Ottoman Silk Red Tulip Hand Embroidered Suzani Tapestry

By Ottoman Touch

Located in London, GB

Suzani tapestries are a type of embroidered textile that originated in Central Asia, and were popular throughout the Ottoman Empire. These decorative textiles were hand-crafted by sk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Suzani Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830
Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830

Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1830

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Mini Sampler, circa 1830. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Geometric line border. Colours green, silver, blue and brown. ...

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1830s English Folk Art Antique Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a gallant village scene. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France, this masterpiece showcases couples by the rive...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery
Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery

Swedish Wall Tapestry with Geometric Wool Embroidery

Located in London, GB

Swedish hand embroidered wall tapestry with geometric pattern in wool including the variations on the Swedish flag. It is hand made circa 1960.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Canvas

4x7 European Vintage Flatwoven Tapestry 122×213cm Horse Decorative Panel c.1950
4x7 European Vintage Flatwoven Tapestry 122×213cm Horse Decorative Panel c.1950

4x7 European Vintage Flatwoven Tapestry 122×213cm Horse Decorative Panel c.1950

Located in New York, NY

A vivid mid-century European tapestry showcasing lively figures, animals, and densely layered floral imagery in an eye-catching palette. The flatwoven silk-and-cotton construction en...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Large Wall Tapestry by Antonio Sereix Codina, Signed
Large Wall Tapestry by Antonio Sereix Codina, Signed

Large Wall Tapestry by Antonio Sereix Codina, Signed

Located in Madrid, ES

Decorative wall tapestry created by the artist Antonio Sereix Codina, internationally recognized for his richly detailed textile compositions inspired by architectural and natural la...

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1970s Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s
Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s

Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare and exceptional example of Finnish textile design - the “Karhun talviuni” (“The Bear’s Hibernation”) raanu by Elsa Montell-Saanio, handwoven at the Lapin Raanu Art Weaving Stu...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s
Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s

Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

This long and narrow tapestry was made to go between windows. The sand field displays a shield of arms surmounted by a count's coronet and supported by ...

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1880s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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.