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Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1960s Carlos Frederico Bastos Fine Art Original Warrior Wall Tapestry
By Emiliano Di Cavalcanti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brazilian Artist Carlos Frederico Bastos Fine Wall Art Tapestry Signed 71 w x 53.5 h Original vintage preowned condition Please refer to...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Traditional Middle Eastern Wall Art Small Handmade Tapestry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Small Rug Middle Eastern Wall Art Tapestry Handmade 24.5 w x 28.5 tall Preowned original vintage condition. See images please.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Middle Eastern Persian Prayer Rug Handmade Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Traditional Small Rug Middle Eastern wall art Tapestry Handmade Persian prayer Rug 21.25 x 34.75 h Preowned original vintage condition. See images please.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Middle Eastern Wall Art Tapestry Traditional Large Prayer Rug Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Middle eastern Wall Art Wool Tapestry Traditional Large Prayer Rug Runner Signed Handmade Persian prayer Rug 20W x 80L x 2H Original Unrestored Vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

French Vintage Tapestry by Robert Debiève “Lumiere Marine”, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Tapestry “Lumieres Marine” by the French artist Robert Debiève, printed by Jean Laurent, Editeur d’Arts, France. Signed and numbered "364" by the artist on the backing. Materia...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Jute

Eila Ampula Brazilian Modern Fish With Coloroful Scales Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Brazilian Modern large scale wall art tapestry of a fish with colorful scales by Eila Ampula, Brazil.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

1970s Wool Tapestry Art Protis, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - labeled in back side.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Jean Picart Le Doux circa 1950 Wool Print
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tapestry by Jean Picart Le Doux, circa 1950. "Composition aux instruments de musique" wool print
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Large "Guadarama" Wool Tapestry by Daniel Hubert Dutheil
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare and unique large "Guadarama" wool tapestry by Daniel Hubert Dutheil circa 1975 You can also see from the pictures at the back to realise what an amazing art work that can no lon...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Grau Garriga Limited Edition Tapestry, 1975
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited edition tapestry by the Spanish textile artist Grau Garriga, circa 1975. Artwork number 290/500. In original condition with minor wear cons...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Wood

German Late 1980s MGF Hand-Woven Tapestry "Lichtung" with Weaver Authentication
Located in Firenze, FI
"LICHTUNG" (Clearing) Hand-woven tapestry in Germany using the French gobelin technique. This large tapestry measuring 315 x 228 cm was commissioned...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen, Silk

French vintage petit point geometric wall tapestry or embroidery, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Original French handmade petit point wall tapestry or wool embroidery, circa 1950s stretched on a modern wooden frame. colourful geometric design. good condition.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Framed Panel Village Folk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Fine Chinese Silk Art Embroidered Tapestry Village Folk framed Frame 32.25 tall x 20.5 w x .5 thick Silk Art Silk art 24.75 tall x 13 Preowned...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Silk

Vintage Fiber Art Wall Hanging
By Margo Farrin O'Connor, Don Freedman, Jane Knight
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s 1960s handwoven textile piece in cream and natural colors. Beautiful vintage fiber art. Nice body, texture, and dimension to this piece, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Natural Fiber, Wood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Handmade & Signed ABSTRACT TAPESTRY, AUBUSSON, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional handmade signed modern Aubusson tapestry, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Lyrical Abstraction, made in thick wool hand woven, depicting an abstract yet floral, organic motif...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry, Anonymous, Hand Woven Wool and Linen, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry, anonymous, Sweden, early 1900s. Hand-woven wool and linen. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Measurements: L: 152 cm / 4' 11 3/4'' W: 138.5 cm / 4' 6 1/2''
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

1970s Large Textile Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Large vintage Textile wall Art. Circa 1970s Features a stretched canvas with a forest inspired design printed in vibrant earth tone colors. ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Wood

1960s Color Wall Tapestry Art Modern Child Kite Style Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Wall Tapestry Art Modern Graphic Child with Kite in Style of Evelyn Ackerman Textile Art Signed B 50.5 x 29 Preowned original vintage cond...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Tapestry by Georges Vaxelaire, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Tapestry by Georges Vaxelaire, Belgium, 1970s.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1970s, Tapestry Art Protis, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Labeled in back side.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

P. De Berroeta Eclypse, 1975 Tapestry Signed Lower Left
Located in Mouscron, WHT
P. De Berroeta Eclypse, 1975 tapestry signed lower left.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Jean Lurcat Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) and woven at Atelier Tabard Freres in Aubusson, France. Hand woven in wool, it dates to ca. 1950 and entitled "Selva" The arti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Evelyn Ackerman ERA Hand Hooked Tapestry Rug
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hand hooked tapestry by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, ERA, Los Angeles. Hand made in Japan. These are becoming increasingly rare. Very good original...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Nylon

Midcentury Design Wall Tapestry by Vinsova, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1974 (signed by author) - perfect condition jr.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Michel Degand for Atelier Pinton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One of a kind Aubusson Tapestry by Michel Degand for Atelier Pinton. Edition 1/1. Signed in the front with Michel Degand signature and Atelier Pinton m...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Eighties Carpet Designed by Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo, 'Corneille'
Located in Antwerp, BE
Limited edition rug made by Corneille and released by Van Til.Very nice and decorative rug after an artwork by Corneille, 1980s. This decorative rug was produced by van Til company i...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Scandinavian Fabric Screen Print by Barbara Brenner for Intair Finland
Located in Chicago, IL
Cotton fabric screen print by Barbara Brenner attached to a wooden stretcher. Intair - Internationales Stoffdesign.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Textured Macrame Wall Tapestry, Spain 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Macrame wall tapestry, Spain 1970s. The tapestry is made from different materials and is exposing an interesting play of textures and patterns. A...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Polyester

Tapestry ‘Vävnad’ Designed by Ingemar Callenberg for Gammelstads Handväveri AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry ‘Vävnad’ designed by Ingemar Callenberg for Gammelstads Handväveri AB, Sweden, 1950s. Wool. Measures: L: 118 cm W: 49 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Abstract 1960s Textile Fiber Art Panel Titled "Summer is Gone" by Helen Richards
Located in Peabody, MA
Abstract fiber art panel titled “Summer is Gone” by the painter and textile artist Helen Richards of Garden Grove, CA, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Vintage Colorful Neu Meister Artisan Tapestry Wall Art Folk Art Ecuador
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Colorful Neu Meister Artisan Tapestry Wall Art rug Textile Folk Art Ecuador Maker stamped 47.5 w x 70.5 tall x .88 Preowned vintage conditi...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Organic Wall Wood and Wool Tapestry by Rozinkova, 1970s/Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - signed by author, marked ma manufacturer - perfect condition jr.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

Tapestry by Herbert Bayer Titled Event, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Bayer "Event" tapestry, 1980. Signed lower left, "Bayer" and with insignia to lower right. Verso with signed, titled, dated and numbered (2/3) label. Produced by the Munchener Gobelin-Manufaktur. Tapestry 60...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Oak

Philodendron Leaf Area Rug in Jute by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental philodendron leaf area rug is hand woven in charcoal gray jute. It is attached to a rubber non-slip pad and can be placed on any hard surface using carpet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Jute

Mid Century Modern Wall Tapestry By Jean Picard Le Doux.
Located in London, GB
Music Tapestry – “Musique De Chambre” Colourful printed woollen tapestry by the well known designer Jean Picart le Doux. The scene depicts a musical theme with a mandolin, musical s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Modern Abstract Ege Rya Rug / Wall Hanging Signed & Dated 1977
By Marian Roth
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern Abstract Ege Rya rug / wall hanging signed Marian Dully Rapp dated 1977, Stunning abstract design, Classic 70s palette, browns, orange's greys, tan...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

'A White Stream' Wool Tapestry or Rug by H. Sulkowska for Cepelia c 1960, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wool tapestry, or small rug, named 'Bialy Potok' which translates to 'A White Stream', designed by artist H. Sulkowska for the Polish company 'ZWW' (Zakopiańskie Warsztat...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Mid-Century Multi-Colored Italian Flat Weave Rug
Located in Miami, FL
A very stylish mid-century rug made of 100% wool. This rug has flat woven, wool piles and is in very good vintage condition with beautiful colors. Circa, 1970-80s. No holes, nice a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Design 105 Schumacher, Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large textile panel swatch (approximately 48 x 24) Design 105 dating to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large scale fabric, with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Linen

Spanish Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditionally hand knotted wool tapestry with a round frame. Manufatured in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a bea...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Original Elie Grekoff Tapestry Zodiac Cancer Wool Paris Proof of Authenticity
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Zodiac Grekoff handwoven tapestry in wool & cotton, titled Cancer. Marked at the Front right corner and proof of authenticity on the reverse.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Ewald Kröner Artistic Carpet 1970s Sun Motiv
Located in Munich, DE
Ewald Kröner, artistic carpet 1970s, Sun Motiv for Atelier for Teppichkunst. Tall pile, artistic carpet, setting Sun motif, logo brand on the backside. ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Colourful 1970s German Artist's Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen
Located in Berlin, DE
This gorgeous wall rug was designed in the 1970s by artist Ewald Kröner and manufactured by his own Label Schloss Hackhausen in Germany. Rectangular wall ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Hand-Woven Craftsman Wall Artwork
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven; Wall piece; Artwork; Mid-Century Modern; Tapestries; Contemporary Art; Craftsman This Hand-woven wall piece is a true conversation piece. The depth is created by layering d...
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Rooster Tapestry in Style of Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking 1960s rooster tapestry with vibrant yellows, blues and greens. Reminiscent of Ackerman tapestries but unsigned.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Wall Tapestry by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, C.1970
Located in Renens, CH
Rare and beautiful wall tapestry by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Solingen Germany 1970 Handmade in wool. Beautiful colours and rich texture. Di...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Wall Rug Art Object, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage wall rug was designed and produced in the Netherlands, during the 1960's. It represents a tree with the leaves falling, in oranges, yello...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Verner Panton VIP-332-1 Dessin Vögel, Collection Fun II, Denmark, 1977
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verner Panton, Dessin Vögel from Collection Fun II; 1977, Denmark. Rare textile. Collection Fun II consists of animal motifs printed in geometric and stylized form on a white backgro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Signed Tapestry, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Signed Tapestry, 1970s.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Original Marked Elie Grekoff Cotton & Wool Textile Tapestry France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elie Grekoff printed Cotton and Wool Tapestry and signed, figured zodiac symbol LIBRA. Made in France, circa 1950 Mid-Century Modern Era.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Large Vintage Wool Textile Fiber Art Wall Tapestry
By Margo Farrin O'Connor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large, 5+' X 4' abstract textile art weaving strung from a wood rod. Long fringe bottom. Warm tone colors. Not signed or marked, circa 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Belgian Figural Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Finely worked in colored woolens and depicting hunters and two lovers, signed: 'J.V.D.VELDE' Date; c. 1950-70's A charming tapestry in very good condition and representative o...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
limited edition “Arène” wool tapestry by Mathieu Matégot designed in the 1950’s for Tapecarias de Portalegre, Portugal. Numbered 1/6 Multicoloured ground woven in shades of red, p...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Large Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Signed, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Panel swatch dating to frank Lloyd wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. "Design 102" Extremely rare original large scale fabric swatch. This swatch is also in the collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Linen

Large Mid-Century Modern European Polish Cepelia Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and rivetting large Mid-Century Modern tapestry / wall hanging / rug with fantastic graphic design and rich warm colors. Handwoven from wool. Retains the origina...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Large Modernist Rug / Weaving, Depicting 3 Musicians, Hand Loomed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 67" x 67" Modernist rug / weaving, depicting 3 Musicians, hand loomed, Flat weave, reversible, reminiscent of famed image by Picasso. Wonderful wall ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Large Vintage Green Pink Yellow Blue Silk Scarf California America Themes
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large vintage green pink yellow blue silk scarf California America themes Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf Very pretty, multicolored, joyou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Silk

Art Wool Tapestry "Tropical Summer" by Věra Tošenovská, 1974
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked by Art Protis and signed by author Vera Tosenovska Very good original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Mid-century Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern tapestries made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Ewald Kröner, Jean Picart Le Doux, Jean Lurcat, and Elie Grekoff. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $164 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $2,525.

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