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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
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
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
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
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
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
$10,861 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Cosaques en Service Militaire - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1838
Located in Roma, IT
, depicted in motion with lances held upright, set against a hazy battlefield-like backdrop. The artist
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Art Nouveau Sunflower Tray by Gallé, 20th Century, Holiday Gift Idea
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
finely inlaid sunflowers set against a mountain backdrop.
The raised sides feature elegant cut-out
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood, Walnut
$3,036 Sale Price
26% Off
2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
field, which serves as a striking backdrop for three distinct, stacked medallions. The central motif is
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
curves appear to dance in quiet motion across the subdued backdrop.
Expertly handwoven from fine wool
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
terracotta red field, slightly abrashed from natural dyes and time, provides a regal yet earthy backdrop that
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Tabriz Runner Rug 3 ft x 15 ft - Black Ivory Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire navy field provides a dramatic backdrop for a series of stacked medallions — each uniquely styled
Category
1910s Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
A Massive Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Wall Panel, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Long Island City, NY
, serving as backdrops for ritual, celebration, or formal display.
Surviving examples of this scale are
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Backdrop
Materials
Silk
Une Corvée sur la Plage de Yalta - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1840
Located in Roma, IT
, anchors the dynamic rhythm of human activity against the backdrop of calm sea and mountainous landscape
Category
1840s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by R. Waldau
Located in Dallas, TX
sound of the flowing water every day! An Alpine backdrop of icy crags provides a transition to the
Category
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha - January
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in PARIS, FR
gazes into the wintery landscape, her garments blending seamlessly into the backdrop of bare, curving
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Vases French Mythological
Located in London, GB
plinths. Their deep cobalt grounds provide a dramatic backdrop for the elaborate gilt decoration, which
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ormolu
Game Park Tapestry Flemish 16th. Century
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
elaborate hunting scene set against a lush forest backdrop. Hand-loomed in wool and silk, it captures the
Category
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century English Thoroughbred Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
, almost atmospheric ground that feels more like morning mist than backdrop. Nothing competes with the
Category
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS
Located in Firenze, FI
backdrop. Both women are depicted in profile, with their faces turned three-quarters; one is older, wearing
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paper, Crayon
$2,848 / set
Tambour du 1er Régiment de la Légion... - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
martial backdrop, while his resolute stance embodies the esprit de corps that Raffet often sought to
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6
5 x 9
8
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance. The color palette of silver and beige provides a versatile backdrop, making this rug an ideal
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
The Arboreal Legacy: An Antique Persian Lilihan Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
heritage over trend. Its glowing red field radiates quiet authority, serving as a regal backdrop for an
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Horses in Stable
Located in Hudson, NY
painting suggests a backdrop of either night or a formalized, abstract space. A traditional silk brocade
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Located in New Orleans, LA
lined with a striped cotton fabric, providing a backdrop for the items.
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Karaïmes (Tchérsonèse, Crimée) - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
Jews (Karaïmes) in traditional attire, standing in a relaxed cluster against a backdrop of the Crimean
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Antique 1900s Navy Chinese Peking Carpet 8
4" x 9
10" Floral Design Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
, providing a dramatic backdrop for the delicate motifs. This striking use of a deep indigo places it among
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Tekke Chuval - Mid 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
from natural madder root—provides a rich backdrop that enhances the crisp definition of the motifs
Category
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Camp et Fête en Roumanie - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1840s
Located in Roma, IT
ordered backdrop of tents and banners. Raffet’s meticulous linework captures both the spirited atmosphere
Category
1840s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
Superb French Breche D Violette Marble Brass Bronze Mounted Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
backdrop for the elaborate gilt bronze mounts that articulate the form. The façade is centered by a large
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Backdrop
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze
Rare Pair of Palatial Sevres 1900s Era Sevres Figural Painted Urns
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
architectural backdrops—recall 18th-century courtly life and classical idealism, a visual language long favored
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Ochre Field Scandinavian Folk Florals - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
yellow/ochre field, providing a magnificent backdrop for the vertical procession of stylized flowers
Category
1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Pair 19th C. French Quimper Porquier-Beau Faience Wall Platters with Figures
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
backdrop of a rustic cottage. Both scenes celebrate the heritage, folklore, and communal spirit of 19th
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Faience
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Foliated Bangle
Located in London, GB
with natural lustrous white pearls; all of which sit atop a black enamel filled backdrop. Expert
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 2.7
x 4
- 1C1206
Located in Bordeaux, FR
textiles. The warm taupe field provides an elegant neutral backdrop that allows the crimson medallions to
Category
1920s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Large Antique French Floral Still Life Hanging Orchid Basket Marc-Laurent Bruyas
Located in London, GB
in vibrant clusters, their petals illuminated against a softly painted botanical backdrop. Shades of
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Pendant Cross Rose Cut Diamond Black Lacquer Yellow Gold Earring
Located in Geneva, CH
against the stunning black lacquer backdrop.
The combination of the lustrous yellow gold and the sleek
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Set of 2 Rare Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Boho-Chic and everything in between. With so
Category
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Walnut
Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 11 ft x 14 ft, Sultanabad Floral Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
finishes, and neutral architectural backdrops. Its non-directional allover layout allows flexible placement
Category
1870s Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Earth Tones Scandinavian Diamond Geometry - Rug
kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
shag. The color palette is brilliantly curated: the neutral, earthy backdrop allows the diamonds to
Category
1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
French Romantic Marine Painting, Shipwreck Scene, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, and three ships at sea, all set against a backdrop of towering coastal cliffs.
A horse-drawn carriage
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
$2,965 Sale Price
35% Off
Luizo Denis - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Summer Roses
By Luizo Denis
Located in Corsham, GB
in a tall-stemmed vase set against a deep maroon backdrop. Signed to the lower left. Beautifully
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Portrait of an Elegant French Lady. 19th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composed, three-quarter stance before a softly rendered garden backdrop, evoking both intimacy and quiet
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Turquoise Glazed Umbrella Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
, resilience, and joy—framed against a warm cream backdrop. The reverse displays raised calligraphy conveying
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic
Regency "Uplighter" Floor Lamp in Brass
Lucite, Fredrick Ramond, USA, c. 1986
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Deland, FL
blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Hollywood Regency to
Category
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Brass
Attr. Minton Cobalt Urns with Osborne House and Mediterranean Port Views, "Ward"
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
mountainous backdrop and shore-side activity. These scenes are set within ornate gilt cartouches, flanked by
Category
Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
immersive, historic backdrop, immediately elevating the sophistication of any room.
As an architectural
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Resin, Wood
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Colin Graeme (1858-1910) dated 1902
By Colin Graeme 1
Located in Dallas, TX
mesmerizing backdrop. The innocence of the animals is immediately obvious, with the dogs appearing to be
Category
Early 1900s British Belle Époque Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Doris Leslie Blau Vibrant Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
saturated raspberry-red field—an unconventional yet magnetic backdrop that immediately draws the eye. The
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Allegorische Frauengestalten Circa 1900 Original print by Privat-Livemont
By Georges Henri Privat-Livemont
Located in PARIS, FR
blooming branches and set against pastel backdrops, the women appear dreamlike—goddesses of domestic
Category
Early 1900s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Original 1920s poster for Belga-cars, a Belgian transport company to Lourdes
Located in PARIS, FR
basilica rises elegantly against a dramatic alpine backdrop, surrounded by dense pine forests and snowy
Category
1920s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
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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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