2,201 results for "needlepoint"

This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...

Nice needlepoint tapestry late 19th century, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epit...

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...

Late 19th Century Chippendale mahogany needlepoint Upholstered armchair with carved cabriole legs terminating with ball and claw feet. Measures 26" in width, 23" in depth and 38.75" ...

This large vintage needlepoint tapestry depicts a bustling Venetian harbor scene, complete with gondolas, merchant vessels, architectural facades, and figures loading cargo along the...

1014 - beautiful French antique needlepoint tapestry (romantic).

Pair American Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chairs, Pair. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth, 38" in height with seat height of 19".

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...

Antique European needlepoint rug, size: 10'6" x 24'9". This monumental antique French needlepoint carpet, featuring a dramatic black field and a lush floral composition, is a superlative example of the “Grand Victorian” aesthetic that dominated European interior design in the late nineteenth century. Historically, French needlework rugs—distinguished from the loom-woven Aubusson rug...

This is an antique embroidered fire screen. An English, walnut and glazed needlepoint reflector panel, dating to the early Victorian period, ci...

Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with nice design of « Les Amours » (the loves). This Renaissance artwork portrays a dilligent but merry band of cherubic children toiling ...

19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet ( 17'4" x 24'3" -528 x 739 )

High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...

This is an antique ottoman footstool. An English, upholstered mahogany lounge or dressing stool dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A...

A charming Louis XV–style carved walnut stool dating to around 1880, ideal for decorators seeking a compact accent piece with both sculptural presence and textile richness. Its silho...

Contemporary Needlepoint Flat Weave Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 cm ) Needlepoint Reproduction needlework carpet. The delicate patterns are handwoven with a formal appeal that reca...

Used during warm months to cover the opening of a fireplace, this French period Regence firescreen with needlepoint inset is from circa 1720. The hand-carved wood frame has motifs in...

This delightful pair of original vintage needlepoint artworks celebrates the whimsical "Grandmillennial" aesthetic, artfully merging traditional textile craftsmanship with a cheeky, ...

"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a biblical episode, where Moses in his cradle is pulled from the waters o...

Navajo needlepoint turquoise and sterling silver necklace. Featuring 39 total Morenci stones of different shapes and sizes set in traditional needlepoint pattern. Each layer surround...

1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche Hat. Completely hand embroidered with needlepoint flower motifs on a ground of gold lame bullion metal threads with brown velvet trim. Lined i...

This vintage round needlepoint rug features an elegant floral design in red, green, brown, and ivory set against a crisp ivory background. The wide pale blue border frames the pattern beautifully, enhancing its refined symmetry. Handcrafted with the traditional chain stitch method, this piece embodies artistry and charm. Perfect for French Country, Cottage, or refined eclectic interiors, it adds warmth and timeless character to any room. Dimensions: 3’ 10” x 3’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2084 Round Area Rugs, Round Rugs, Round Needlepoint Rugs...

Petit-needlepoint foxhunter w/ fox-head top centre Ex- equestrian estate in Chester Co, PA Sz: 14”H x 16”W Perfect library/ den/ club room accent piece either under tabletop glass...

Beautiful Vintage Aubusson needlepoint wool runner with a black field. This piece has a pictorial pattern throughout the design. This rug measu...

This fantastic area rug has a beautiful botanical and floral design woven on an ivory, green, and blue background with cream-green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour and ...

This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...

Handmade needlepoint gives this antique bench the appearance of a miniature historic tapestry, with flowers, fruit, birds, a rabbit, a monkey and other small animals worked across a ...

Recently needlepoint reupholstered mahogany side chair with inlays. Good vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 39" tall. Seat height is 18".

Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century

This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory blue background with accents of cream green and ivory. Both the color and desi...

'Cheetah' hand-needlepoint circa 1960s framed panel Image Sz: 23.75"H x 17.5"W 3.2 Lbs

This set of carved wood chairs manage to be both rustic and refined. Done in Baroque style with nail head-trimmed velvet upholstered seats in the color of a fine pinot noir to compli...

English Queen Anne styke (19/20th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (18th Century-as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending...

Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 18'0" (304 × 548 cm) This exquisite European needlepoint rug from the 1880s is a remarkable testament to...

Needlepoint carpets are created by stitching wool yarn through a canvas producing a refined, tailored appearance similar to tapestry. This type of weave can be traced back to the 16...

William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs. Dimensions: Height 17 inches. Width 16 inches. Dept...

Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks from the Lou Gartner Estate of Palm Beach. Lou Gartner was an artist and world traveler, well known for hi...

An exquisite giltwood, fine Suede Leather and French needlepoint upholstered bergere chair in very good vintage condition. Measures 26" in width, 24" in depth and stands 37.75" tall....

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...

Colourful hand-needlepoint c1960s panel depicting (48) shells surrounding a red & yellow Chinoiserie maze with a 15"W shell at centre, in a Chinese red laquer...

A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great condition. Chairs have been recently refinished and seat redone with new custom needlepoint work for each individual chair...

Mid-late 19th century English needlepoint bell pull. A very rare & splendid example with gilt bronze lion mask mounts; maroon backing. Floral, fl...

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise. Signed "G" and "AB." Solid and sturdy with classic bead and twisted rope borders. Nice p...

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...

This attractive wool rug has been woven with an all-over repeating pattern in accents of beige, red and green. Vintage rugs are popular in today's market with both classic and contem...

These unique needlepoint tapestries have been woven by hand and feature a unique musical theme design. Made up of six square tiles that have been decorated with various musical instr...

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Horseshoe Needlepoint Gout Stool Footstool Ottoman. Item features a dark blue floral needlepoint seat, nicely carved details, very nice antique item...

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side Chairs, the front legs with coasters. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. Height: 36 1/2 inche...

This is the sweetest small French style fauteuil with a needlepoint seat depicting love birds on a tree and back showing a dapper gentleman holding something out for his lady (who wa...

Discover a stunning mid-century Portuguese needlepoint masterpiece! Immerse yourself in the elegance of antique Spanish rug-inspired design, adorned with delicate symbols and stylize...

A Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture solid Oxford Cherry and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench with flower gallore. Measures 24" in width, 14...

This large size square mahogany footstool features serpentine sides, round bun feet and is upholstered with attractive chevron pattern needlepoint in cream, gold and rust colors. A h...

This charming English needlepoint tapestry from Antique Rug Collection features a whimsical ring of blue elephants surrounded by bold red florals, white daisies, and playful green an...

This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory red background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour...

Charming Animal Needlepoint Pillow Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate. Vintage needle point canvas animal designs by Louis J. Gartner Jr. He was well known...

French Art Deco Needlepoint Carpet by Atelier Martine / Paul Poiret 13' x 15'10'' - 396 x 483

Handmade in wool circa 1850-1860, this 5x9 antique French needlepoint rug is a particularly rare addition to our European rug collection. Its design features intricate medallions and...

You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian Revival piano stool in walnut The top is covered in a vibrant needlepoint tapestry featuring a repeating stylised foliate motif The stretcher has ...