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Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Antique Backdrop Dated 1907 Depicting the Rocky Mountains
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare truly.
Summer camp play backdrop depicting an abstract interpretation of the Rocky Mountain
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
$4,232 Sale Price
37% Off
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
This vibrant lithograph from
Category
1880s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop with Architectural Illusion – 320 × 340 cm
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This large-scale antique theater backdrop offers an evocative illusion of neoclassical architecture
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Antique French Trompe L
Oeil Painted Canvas Theater Backdrop, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally a scenic backdrop for a French theater during the 1920s, this large painted canvas can
Category
1920s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Art Deco Vase With Three Brown Birds and Blue Branches on White Backdrop
By Charles Catteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Art for All." - Charles Catteau (France, 1880-1966)
See something revolutionary in your future by the French born artist, Charles Catteau. The artist moved to La Louvière, Belgium...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop in California, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop
Description: This picturesque
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Continental School 19th Century Oil - The More the Merrier
Located in Corsham, GB
numerous passengers, set against a backdrop of rustic buildings and lush green trees. Unsigned. On canvas
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
1920s Blue Foo Dog Chinese Tibetan Saddle/Horse Cover 2
x 4
Rug Antique Carpet
Located in New York, NY
China. The deep, saturated indigo field provides a dramatic backdrop for the lively iconography
Category
1920s Chinese Tibetan Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Plaque, Eagle with Prey
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
PREY ABOVE EAGLETS IN THEIR NEST, SET AGAINST A MOUNTAINOUS BACKDROP.
From our Black Forest carvings
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a young woman set against a landscape backdrop. She wears a green headscarf
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier)
By Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
terrier rendered with dramatic chiaroscuro. Set against a dark, arched backdrop, the dog turns slightly in
Category
19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Taxidermy Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
painted backdrop with realistic river bed setting. There are two small paper labels internally, top left
Category
1890s British Sporting Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass
19th Century Oil - Chillon Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
figure in a rowing boat to the foreground, taking in the sight of the castle and picturesque backdrop
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
significance. The richly striated rustic red field serves as the perfect backdrop for an intricate botanical
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Harshang Motif Navy Ground 1900s Persian Sultanabad Rug 9
x 13
4
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
-charcoal main field that provides a dramatic backdrop for the lighter, earthy motifs.
The central design
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Still Life of Fruit
Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
fruits in the foreground, set against a scenic mountain backdrop. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) - 1873 Watercolour, Lost in Thought
Located in Corsham, GB
) depicts a contemplative woman holding a rose. She sits against a backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles
Located in Ware, GB
signature dragonfly, all on an interwoven geometric cast backdrop. The same florals can be seen on the rest
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Iron
line Jules Bertrand Gélibert (1834-1916) - 1887 Oil, The Gamekeeper
Located in Corsham, GB
expressive brushwork, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the scene. The painting is well presented in a fine
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Antique Nippon Moriage Persian Themed Porcelain Tall Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
, set against a warm sunset backdrop. The vase is adorned with Moriage decoration, characterized by
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
1890s Unique Energetic Blue Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 15
x 24
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
allover design.
The sky blue ground provides a luminous backdrop for the intricate floral motifs
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Oil On Board Landscape Painting of a Vermont Farm C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
with a white house and red barn set against a backdrop of lush trees. The artwork is set in a simple
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Storks
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
with the serene cloud-washed backdrop. This juxtaposition of dynamism and tranquility evokes the wild
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,550
1920s Ivory
Colorful Floral Long Runner American Hooked Rug 2
10"x18
4" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
charmingly rustic backdrop for the highly saturated floral bouquets that march down the length of the runner
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
1920s Classic Colorful Star Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug 10
x12
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
cream, providing a sophisticated backdrop for the intricate design. This neutral palette allows the
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Genre Scene
Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
handles and showcases a detailed depiction of figures in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in London, GB
backdrop consisting of excellently matched deep blue sapphires. Additional old cut diamond set shoulders
Category
1920s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Ivory Music Note Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3
x 7
5" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
color is a warm, natural ivory, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the deep crimson and black
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
1900s Teal-Blue Open Antique Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts Rug 12
6"x25
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
striking composition features a vast, saturated field of deep teal, providing a dramatic backdrop for the
Category
Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
borders. The rust tinged, red-orange Chroma scheme backdrop of the field is covered in minute detail by
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
robust form and timeless silhouette create a refined backdrop for your everyday rituals and curated décor.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oak
Classic 1920s Beige Ground Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 8
8" x 19
9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
color—described as coral, though faded to a warm, sun-kissed beige—provides a gentle backdrop for the
Category
1920s Persian Kirman Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug in Celadon and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
green backdrop. Each intersection is adorned with soft floral or scroll motifs, imparting a gentle
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Victorian old cut diamond 18k yellow gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, the setting provides a soft, luminous backdrop that complements the diamonds’ glow while
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Brèche Marble Louis Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
motif, framed by gracefully tapered jambs. The cream backdrop of the marble comes alive with deep plum
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Marble
Antique French Aubusson Runner Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
backdrop, which enhances the vivid palette of raspberry red, ivory, rose pink, mustard yellow, and muted
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
1809 engraving Joséphine de Beauharnais Empress of the French and Queen of Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
restraint and grace, holding a sprig of flowers against a backdrop of monumental architecture—likely evoking
Category
Early 1800s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving, Aquatint
Doris Leslie Blau Large Vintage Samarkand Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
-blue backdrop—creating a sophisticated and rhythmic visual effect. The use of negative space enhances
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique English Wilton Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
to the rug, while the unusually wide main border—featuring a crimson backdrop with ornate botanical
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique European Verdure Tapestry Runner with Birds and Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
lush, scrolling foliage and blooming flowers. The deep navy background provides a dramatic backdrop for
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug by D.I.M.
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne
Located in New York, NY
a soft backdrop for the abstract composition, where sweeping curved bands intersect rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
, blending Moorish influences with Spanish baroque flair. A pale ivory field provides an airy backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique English Wilton Wool Rug (Machine Made) Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
to the rug, while the unusually wide main border—featuring a crimson backdrop with ornate botanical
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Located in New York, NY
backdrop that enhances the intricate symmetry and visual rhythm of the pattern. Shades of olive green
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Golf Print, Past Champions, Hoylake. Life Association Print By Michael Brown.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
spectacular backdrop of the extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat. To mark the opening of the extended Club House
Category
Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Ebonized
Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
backdrop of lush landscapes and architectural elements. The use of gold leaf enhances the visual impact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oushak Rug, Grand Lozenge Medallion on Terracotta Field - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
medallion is saturated in a rich, pervasive terracotta and rust red, providing a dramatic backdrop for the
Category
1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
stylized peonies, suspended across an open, uncluttered backdrop. This generous use of negative space—a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
stage. This restrained backdrop serves as a canvas for the defining visual feature: a striking navy
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts
Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
acts as a serene backdrop for a stylized forested landscape. Slender tree trunks rise in rhythmic
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Art Deco Rug in Red and Black
Located in New York, NY
intensity of the red backdrop.
Woven by hand using high-quality wool, this piece retains a rich, luxurious
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Original aquatint engraving created in 1907 by Manuel Robbe - Femme au chien
By Manuel Robbe
Located in PARIS, FR
distinguish Robbe’s finest works.
Set against a soft, earthy backdrop of foliage and dappled light, the
Category
Early 1900s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Antique Chinese Multi Coloured Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Vase
Located in London, GB
vase is richly painted with nature-inspired motifs, providing a delicate backdrop for framed cartouches
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Persian Runner Rug, Gold with All Over Floral Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
gold or soft camel tone, serving as a tranquil backdrop for a meticulously rendered allover repeating
Category
1920s Persian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Lattice and Rosette Motifs
Located in New York, NY
ground provides a rich backdrop for the repeating geometric blossoms, which are rendered in soft ivory
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized French Savonnerie Rug with Rosette Medallion
Located in New York, NY
backdrop. Delicate lyres—a neoclassical motif—appear at regular intervals, reinforcing the regal tone of
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
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Antique Backdrop For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique backdrop you’re looking for. Each antique backdrop for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, canvas and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique backdrop, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique backdrop, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique backdrop has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Francisco Souto are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Backdrop?
An antique backdrop can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $93,000.
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