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Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650
Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 17th-century Flemish tapestry depicts a seated musical figure surrounded by scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and a richly detailed border. The wool and silk weave sti...

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17th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century French Needlepoint Louis Philippe Provincial Decorative Tapestry
19th Century French Needlepoint Louis Philippe Provincial Decorative Tapestry

19th Century French Needlepoint Louis Philippe Provincial Decorative Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint Louis Philippe Tapestry comprised of several strips of needlepoint sewn together to make one larger piece that measures 4.10 x 5.5 ft. This l...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard
Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard

Small Mid-Century Modern Sumak Kilim, Poland in Warm Earthy Colours, Orchard

Located in Andernach, DE

Vintage hand crafted wool Sumak Kilim, Poland. Beautifully designed and executed country scene ''Full orchard, Zychowiez Gorka'' The mid-century Kilim is held in warm and earthy tone...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large 5x9 1900 "This is an outstanding antique French Aubusson tapestry in a fantastic large square size- This wool & silk treasure incorporates impeccable attention to detail- Depicting a scene of Hermes and Mercury...

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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool

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

140" Paisley 19th c Shawl
140" Paisley 19th c Shawl

140" Paisley 19th c Shawl

Located in Water Mill, NY

A Wonderful Colors 19th Century Paisley Shawl

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19th Century Scottish Antique Tapestries

Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed
Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed

Vintage 1960s Guatemalan Woven Tapestry, Framed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely framed tapestry from Guatemala, 1960s. Hand woven chevron pattern in shades of green, yellow, pink and blue on a plain weave cotton base cloth from the Quetzaltenango region i...

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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Plexiglass, Wood

LARGE Antique 19th C. Lavender French Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.8 x 12.6 ft
LARGE Antique 19th C. Lavender French Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.8 x 12.6 ft

LARGE Antique 19th C. Lavender French Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.8 x 12.6 ft

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely large antique 19th Century French Verdure Handloom tapestry in lavender, violet and gold, with gorgeous foliage and several birds in pristine condition and measures ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

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

19th Century Two French Round Wool Tapestries with Flowers on Dark Ground
19th Century Two French Round Wool Tapestries with Flowers on Dark Ground

19th Century Two French Round Wool Tapestries with Flowers on Dark Ground

Located in Sofia, BG

Two French wool handmade tapestries decorated with flowers in rose and blue on dark ground. France, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Exceptional Large 17th century Verdure Tapestry with Nature and Lush Greenery
Exceptional Large 17th century Verdure Tapestry with Nature and Lush Greenery

Exceptional Large 17th century Verdure Tapestry with Nature and Lush Greenery

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Very large 17th century Verdure tapestry featuring a rich depiction of nature and lush greenery. This classic hunting and landscape scene is an impressive and valuable example of Fle...

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17th Century Belgian Antique Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry

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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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

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Raffia

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

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina
Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina

Mid-Century Rioja Raw Cotton Tapestry, Hand-Woven in Argentina

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

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

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2010s Argentine Other Tapestries

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Iron

Brutalist wall tapestry from 1968, in the style of Tadek BEUTLICH.
Brutalist wall tapestry from 1968, in the style of Tadek BEUTLICH.

Brutalist wall tapestry from 1968, in the style of Tadek BEUTLICH.

By Tadeusz Franz Beutlich

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Original tapestry in the style of TADEK BEUTLICH. A tapestry with a brutalist character, Made from untreated materials: jute, ropes, and threads in natural colors, braided, tied, twi...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Jute

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian Vintage Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian Vintage Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian Vintage Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably from Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand wove...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tribal Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Trees, Bushes and Flowers
17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Trees, Bushes and Flowers

17th Century Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Trees, Bushes and Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A Flemish verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, depicting verdant hills with two large blossoming trees in the foreground, a stream and a large domicile in the middle gro...

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17th Century European Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Flemish Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century, Hand-Knotted Wool, 270x220 cm
Flemish Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century, Hand-Knotted Wool, 270x220 cm

Flemish Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century, Hand-Knotted Wool, 270x220 cm

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Flemish Verdure Tapestry, 18th Century Depicting a woodland scene, with a large tree in the foreground and a city in the far background. Provenance: Private Australian Collection...

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18th Century Belgian Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally
Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally

Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally

Located in North Miami, FL

This shadow box all acrylic framed handwoven wool rug with rich and vibrant colors. This is a Signed piece by H. Ocampos, renowned for his technique and mastery of indigenous scenes ...

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1960s Argentine Folk Art Vintage Tapestries

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Wool, Acrylic

Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.
Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.

Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elevate your space with a stunning antique Aubusson-style tapestry from the early 20th century. Meticulously woven on a jacquard loom using a blend of luxurious wool and cotton, this...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Late 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 8'10" X 9'7"
Late 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 8'10" X 9'7"

Late 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 8'10" X 9'7"

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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17th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century
Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century

Set of Four French Antique Needlepoint Theater Panels, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally used in a French theater during the 1800s, this set of four needlepoint panels features whimsical images. The panels are influenced by Italian grottesche, a style of decor...

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19th Century French Antique Tapestries

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Textile, Wool, Wood

11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm
11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm

11x17 Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Royalty Signed Crown Rug 335cmx513cm

Located in New York, NY

"This antique French needlepoint tapestry features a central medallion surrounded by intricate floral motifs and scrolling details on a soft cream background with a rich red border. ...

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1890s French Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417
French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417

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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1860s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Rare Wall Hanging
Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Rare Wall Hanging

Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Rare Wall Hanging

Located in Tokyo, JP

This wall hanging is all over hand-embroidered Suzani design, silk & cotton ground and the embroidery thread is 100% silk. Suzani, which means "embroidery" in Uzbek, began aro...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Tapestries

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period, when Japanese started to participate international expose by presenting its best art and craft. Elaborate embroidered silk tapestry like this was very popular among westerners due to its superb craftmanship and also exotic subject matter that was often derived from classic Japanese folklore, mythology and various motifs. The tapestry on offer is such an example. It depicts an old couple...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Tapestries

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Fabric, Silk, Lucite

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug
VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European Art Nouveau flat-woven kilim, circa 1980, features a striking geometric tapestry design executed in a harmonious palette of pink, red, ivory, blue, purple, and ...

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1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf
Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf

Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a patriotic silk scarf, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At center of the silk scarf design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. The famous text and signatures are printed in black ink on white silk. A border of bright red encloses the text, with a five-pointed white star set against a blue square appearing at each corner. This is a newly made silk scarf, printed to celebrate our Nation's foundational text. The United States Declaration of Independence...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries

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Silk

Vintage French Aubusson  Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Vintage French Aubusson  Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »

Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite midcentury Egyptian tapestry, inspired by the Ramsès Wissa Wassef School Tapestries. Featuring a stunning nature-themed design with animals, birds, and fish, adorned with v...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Scandinavian designer. Rya wall hanging in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.
Scandinavian designer. Rya wall hanging in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.

Scandinavian designer. Rya wall hanging in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer Rya wall hanging, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya wall hanging in wool with a geometric pattern in shades of blue, purple, beige, and brown. Featuring a hanging loop...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapestries

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Zabihi Collection 18th Century Tapestry Fragment

Zabihi Collection 18th Century Tapestry Fragment

Located in New York, NY

Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool

A Knight's Coat of Arms Tapestry - 3'3'' x 2'2''
A Knight's Coat of Arms Tapestry - 3'3'' x 2'2''

A Knight's Coat of Arms Tapestry - 3'3'' x 2'2''

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This tapestry features the armorial bearing of a noble knight of the sixteenth century. The chivalrous composition features a shield with Coat of Arms, surmounted by helmet and crest...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Wool

Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s
Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s

Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s

Located in New York, NY

In the 18th century style, village maidens and boys play blindman's buff in a clearing framed by leafy trees with flowers along a low ridge in the foreground and a rolling rustic lan...

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1850s French French Provincial Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Verdure Aubusson tapestry signed - Couple of Deer in an Undergrowth - No. 1414
Verdure Aubusson tapestry signed - Couple of Deer in an Undergrowth - No. 1414

Verdure Aubusson tapestry signed - Couple of Deer in an Undergrowth - No. 1414

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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1850s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry
Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry

Belgian Style 17th Century Figural Tapestry

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian style (17th/18th Century) horizontal woven antique tapestry of Mytos and Apews kissing with 8 figures looking on. Antique condition, fading and wear, some tears in tapestry

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18th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Tapestries

Jean Lux (20th Century) French Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier Pinton - N° 1490
Jean Lux (20th Century) French Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier Pinton - N° 1490

Jean Lux (20th Century) French Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier Pinton - N° 1490

By Atelier Pinton

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: Jean Lux (20th Century) Era: 20th Century Style: Design 50s-60s Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 215 cm Height: 170 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a stone's thro...

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20th Century French Modern Tapestries

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Wool

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

Morris Corinthe Loom Woven Tapestry - 5'10" x 4'5"
Morris Corinthe Loom Woven Tapestry - 5'10" x 4'5"

Morris Corinthe Loom Woven Tapestry - 5'10" x 4'5"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

This design, featuring acanthus leaves and lily leaves, dates from circa 1880 and was originally produced by the firm of Morris and Company as an embroidered hanging. William Morris ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts 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

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 5'2" x 2'8"
16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 5'2" x 2'8"

16th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry 5'2" x 2'8"

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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16th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La
Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La

Important 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Woodland La

Located in Los Angeles, US

An important and atmospheric Flemish verdure tapestry dating to the 17th century, woven in Flanders during the height of European tapestry production. This composition presents a ser...

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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, FLOW - dunes by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS
Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, FLOW - dunes by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS

Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, FLOW - dunes by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS

By Tamar Samplonius

Located in Schagen, NH

FLOW is a fiber art tapestry made out of hundreds of knots, a technique also known as macrame. The design is an exploration of form and texture, examining the interplay between fluid...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tapestries

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Cotton, Wood

Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel
Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel

Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel

By Verner Panton, Mira-X

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel Powerful original textile panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Mira-X Collec...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric, Cotton

4.2x6 Ft Embroidered Silk & Cotton Wall Hanging. Blue Bed Cover. New Tablecloth
4.2x6 Ft Embroidered Silk & Cotton Wall Hanging. Blue Bed Cover. New Tablecloth

4.2x6 Ft Embroidered Silk & Cotton Wall Hanging. Blue Bed Cover. New Tablecloth

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...

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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

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Cotton, Silk

Dodik Jégou, Silkscreen, The Ponies, Signed and Numbered 3/250
Dodik Jégou, Silkscreen, The Ponies, Signed and Numbered 3/250

Dodik Jégou, Silkscreen, The Ponies, Signed and Numbered 3/250

Located in Antwerp, BE

Dodik Jégou. Silkprint, The Ponies,signed and numbered 3250. Dodik Jégou, born Mary-Charlotte Le Berre on May 14th, 1934 in Quimper (Finistère), is a pai...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner This unique Tibetan carpet is somewhat unusual, both in size and design layout. It’s narrower and shorter than most classic khaden sleeping rug...

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tapestries

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Wool

Very Beautiful mid century Aubusson Tapestry
Very Beautiful mid century Aubusson Tapestry

Very Beautiful mid century Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Introducing a Stunning Mid Century Aubusson Tapestry titled “Aubade” from Louis-Marie JULLIEN (1904-1982) & Atelier Pierre LEGOUEIX We're delighted to present this exquisite Aubusso...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of « The month of July or The sign of the lion or The report, from the tapestry ...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Asian Folding Hand Woven Screen of Cranes
Asian Folding Hand Woven Screen of Cranes

Asian Folding Hand Woven Screen of Cranes

Located in Denton, TX

Asian Folding Hand Woven 2 Panel Screen of Cranes.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tapestries

Materials

Thread

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.