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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Papal Swiss Guard
Pioneer, Vatican Military Costumes – Polidori c.1820
Located in Langweer, NL
posture. Set against a Roman architectural backdrop, the figure emphasizes tradition, ceremony, and the
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Famille Tatar en Crimée - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1839
Located in Roma, IT
a backdrop of dense foliage and a rocky path.
Raffet was renowned for his masterful draughtsmanship
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Rotterdam from the Ferry – Stanfield Sketches, Boys after Stanfield, 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
balances maritime labour with an expansive urban backdrop, a hallmark of early Romantic topographical art
Category
1830s Dutch Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Wood Patinated Door With Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, or a dramatic backdrop in both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass, Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Rug, Attributed to Voysey
Located in New York, NY
backdrop to the deeper plum, soft lilac, moss green, pale sage, and ivory details. These tones lend the
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Japanese Woodblock Print of Children at Play – Yamamoto Shōun, Meiji Era c. 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
river backdrop and distant boats provide a gentle sense of place. The result is a scene that feels both
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Antique Handwoven Malayer Wool Rug with Central Medallion and Geometric Border
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
detailed ornamentation. Its softly aged sand-beige field becomes the backdrop for a dramatic central
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
A Sheperdess surrounded by her flock, 17th century
By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)
Located in GB
rugged, sometimes romantic backdrops—cliffs, ruins, and wooded areas—adding depth and narrative to
Category
17th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elegant 17th-18th Century Lady’s Portrait in a Lavish Baroque-Style Gilt Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
. Behind her, rich red fabric creates a dramatic backdrop, enhancing the depth and warmth of the
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
French Winter Landscape by a Pond
Located in San Francisco, CA
backdrop of a wintery pale golden sky, two men are fishing from the rocks above a reflective pond. The top
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
D
Après Raphael - Lithograph by Zéphirin Belliard - 1821
Located in Roma, IT
figures seated against an architectural backdrop, evoking Raphael’s serene harmony and balance. The scene
Category
1820s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Lovely 1920s Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug w Floral Pattern 11
x 13
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
field, a hallmark of high-quality wool dyes from the period. This rich hue provides a dramatic backdrop
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in an Allover Pattern in Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
against a warm and inviting brick-red color field, which provides a powerful backdrop.
The rug's
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Chrysanthemums Butterflies Lavender Ground
Located in Long Island City, NY
against a rare and refined pale lavender ground, providing a soft luminous backdrop for an animated floral
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Enamel
The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
backdrop rich with architectural flourishes and natural serenity. Every figure is rendered with a sense of
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Framed 19th Century Oil - Dead Snipe
Located in Corsham, GB
backdrop. Well presented in a vintage gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On board.
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
19th-century engraving depicts Otto I, the first modern King of Greece
Located in PARIS, FR
proudly in traditional Greek costume against a dramatic classical backdrop. Otto, a Bavarian prince chosen
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Napoleon Crossing the Great St Bernard Pass – Alpine Campaign Engraving c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
crossing of the Great St Bernard Pass during the Italian campaign. Set against a dramatic alpine backdrop
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
. Subtle accents of coral red blossoms or seed pods emerge from the cool green and blue-turquoise backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Le Représentant a dit - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
against a backdrop of camp and distant cavalry.
Printed by Tihaut Frères, Paris.
Sheet with light foxing
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
The "Mois Lucas" Suite - Fine Jacquard Tapestry, The Month of June - N° 1619
Located in Paris, FR
at work and rest against the backdrop of a traditional manor and dovecote.
The Ornate Border: A
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Seabirds on a Northern Shore – Elegant Antique Guillemots Chromolithograph, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
a rocky northern shoreline, with open sea and distant cliffs forming a calm maritime backdrop. The
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Wild Geese on a Rocky Shore – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
shoreline, with shallow water, scattered stones, and distant landforms creating a serene coastal backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Un Marché Italien - Etching - 1865 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
through the crowd, while the backdrop of ancient architecture anchors the scene in a warm Mediterranean
Category
1860s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Etching
Pair of Louis XV Period Doors with Boiserie Panels
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
room, installed as a decorative backdrop, or repurposed as statement wall panelling.
The scale
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Backdrop
Materials
Pine
GIA 3.51 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
backdrop for the diamonds, emphasizing contrast, brilliance, and longevity. Though modern in its 2025
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Downingtown, PA
, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the elaborate hand-painted decoration. The surface is densely
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ironstone
Set of 25 Antique Green
Yellow Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
coordinating tones across a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in London, GB
provides a lustrous backdrop, accentuating the brilliance of the stones and the refinement of the design
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Platinum
1889 Belgian Eurasian Curlew Painting with Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
subtle tonal variations demonstrating the artist’s observational skill. The moody, atmospheric backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Landscape with Knights, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with an imposing backdrop of coastal ruins, where towers and boats emerge from the warm, dramatic light
Category
1720s Italian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
1920s Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Tan w Flowering Tree Design 9
x 11
9" Rug
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated backdrop for the delicate motifs. This neutral ground allows the rich navy border to frame the
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Rich Baroque Still Life with Fruit, Silverware
Drapery (19th Century)
Located in Berlin, DE
, while the darker background provides a dramatic, almost theatrical backdrop.
The artwork is presented in
Category
19th Century German Baroque Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Located in Fukuoka, JP
backdrop for a Girls’ Day altar. Against a softly shimmering gold-leaf background, delicate blossoms
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Wood
$1,250 Sale Price
56% Off
Set of 25 Arts
Crafts Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold separately
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century French Painting
Located in High Point, NC
sitter is posed against a deep, moody backdrop with a draped curtain and a warm-toned chair, elements
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
4.4x9 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1875
Located in Spring Valley, NY
blue field, creating a dramatic backdrop for the multiple, parallel rows of colorful, stylized prayer
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Landscape Garden Knight De Moucheron Paint 17/18yh Century Oil on canvas
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
sumptuous Italian garden provides the backdrop for a spectacle involving knights, specifically a carousel, a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$10,903 Sale Price
20% Off
1928 French Gothic Revival Painting with Architectural Frame
Located in High Point, NC
softly weathered surface, depicts castle towers set against a mountainous backdrop, with a winding path
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black Storks by the Water – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
muted blues and greens of the water and sky form a harmonious backdrop for the dark plumage of the birds
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
White Storks by the Water’s Edge – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
tranquil backdrop that enhances the crisp white plumage of the birds. Fine detailing in the feathers, legs
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Located in Bradenton, FL
beautifully as a backdrop for art or sculpture displays.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Plates Signed Francis
Located in Dallas, TX
tranquil maritime backdrop. The scalloped rims are delicately outlined with gold gilt, and each plate is
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
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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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