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Oversized Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Floral Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
sensibility. The rich burgundy field provides a luxurious backdrop densely populated with small-scale floral
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1920s German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Harvest Time in Yorkshire - British art 19th century landscape oil painting
By John Horace Hooper
Located in Hagley, England
perfectly depicted a horse and cart being loaded beside a winding stream and with the backdrop of majestic
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1880s Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Orientalist Lithograph of Reclining Woman with Parrots – Ulrika, c.1840, Berlin
Located in Langweer, NL
, contributing to the lush, tropical ambiance of the scene. The backdrop reveals classical architecture, heavy
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Victorian Rock Crystal Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
colourless rock crystal sets the tone of piece acting as the backdrop for two stunning heart motifs; one is
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hindu Priestly Assembly – Poutchari of Maarraami, Engraving, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
arranged for a puja (worship ceremony). Set against the backdrop of a South Indian temple complex
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Early 1800s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Vintage Three-Stone Marquise Cut Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
filled backdrop. A frame of round faceted old mine cut diamonds pervades the outer edge of the face
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1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Jar decorated with Panels of Chinese Figures
Located in Downingtown, PA
vibrant famille rose enamels, set against lush garden backdrops. The intricate borders that frame these
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Geometric Design in Deep Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
brown field creates a dramatic backdrop that allows the colorful design elements to pop with intensity
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19th Century Russian Kazak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

"A Group Of California Indians" Wood Cut Engraving. C 1856. Very Rare. Americana
Located in Incline Village, NV
their hanging tools, baskets, implements and weaponry behind them on a "tent like" backdrop. There are
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1850s American Native American Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

French Wallpaper and Textile Patterns – Damask and Scroll Motifs, ca.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
design’s large-scale motif and subtle color contrast would have created a lavish yet restrained backdrop in
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

19th C, Hen Newborn Chicks Oil on Canvas Style of William Baptiste Baird
By William Baptiste Baird
Located in Atlanta, GA
clarity. The wall behind them—likely a plaster or whitewashed surface—serves as a luminous backdrop, its
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19th Century French British Colonial Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Bone Inlaid Wall Art in Blue Resin with Celtic Dragon Pattern
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York City, NY
creature. Set against a backdrop of rich blue resin, applied with the finesse of Venetian plaster
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Early 19th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bone

"Allegorical Bacchic Scene"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
barrel, adding movement and a whimsical dynamic to the composition. The lush vineyard backdrop, along
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19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Serpentine Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Worcester, GB
good condition, showing natural wear due to age, providing a luxurious backdrop for display. The
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Rosewood

Hindu Couple with Ritual Implements – Poutchari of Darma Raja, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
scene is set against a backdrop of classical temple architecture and a hilly landscape, situating the
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Early 1800s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Hindu Sacred Musicians – Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
, Satadéven is depicted standing barefoot against a mountainous backdrop, carrying a long-necked string
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Early 1800s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
ivory, brick, and midnight blue against the camel backdrop infuses the runner with dimension and
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
trade amidst the backdrop of crashing waves and beneath the shade of a majestic pine tree. The level of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Circa 1920 poster by Constant Duval - Pavillon Royal— Biarritz
Located in PARIS, FR
, with the tranquil sea and distant mountains forming a stunning natural backdrop. The scene radiates
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1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Bead-Stringing Playtime – “Kralen Rijen” by Chloë Preston, Dutch Print 1925
Located in Langweer, NL
. Behind the scene is a stylized backdrop of a black stork (or crane) and palm-like leaves in silhouette
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Khotan Rug Featuring Repeating Lattice Motif in Soft Gray, Warm Beige
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkestan. The central field is rendered in a soft gray tone, forming a peaceful and understated backdrop
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Khotan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
serves as a dramatic backdrop for a scattered allover design of abstracted botanical motifs and stylized
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
cream central field creates a luminous, serene backdrop, while the wide indigo border grounds the
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Griffin on Onyx Conversion Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, poised against a dramatic backdrop of polished black onyx. The griffin is further distinguished by a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Original advertising poster from circa 1900 by Tamagno - Kina Cadet aperitif
Located in PARIS, FR
patterned backdrop and carved wood counter, enhances the aura of French fin-de-siècle luxury and bourgeois
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Early 1900s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Palace-Size Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Allover Floral Design in Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
against a serene blue field, providing a sophisticated and inviting backdrop. The vibrant colors that
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Uriah Heep from David Copperfield – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889
Located in Langweer, NL
layered coloring, with a minimal backdrop that allows Uriah’s striking figure to dominate. The background
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Late 19th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Adoration of the Magi
Located in PARIS, FR
, both in terms of the costumes and the architectural elements that form the backdrop for this frequently
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16th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Plains Indigenous Life and Buffalo Hunt – Set of 19th Century Canadian Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
robes and holding rifles, appear to be in dialogue. The backdrop shows teepees and mounted warriors
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Three Biblical Engravings – Christ’s Entry, Trial Parable of Labourers, c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
, and disciples form a dense and animated crowd, while a city gate and arch form the backdrop. Above
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1730s English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Early 20th-Century Japanese Two-Panel Gold-Leaf Byōbu Screen
Located in Yonkers, NY
fittings, the screen can be displayed fully extended as a radiant room backdrop or partially folded to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
and is framed by a backdrop of circulating rose cut diamonds. This focal cluster is flanked on either
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Manner of Abraham Hulk Junior - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Alpine Village
Located in Corsham, GB
small figures bring scale to the mountainous backdrop. Signed 'A. Hulk' to the lower right. However, we
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Venus Paolo Fiammingo Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
flowers in the foreground and in the very enjoyable landscape backdrop that evokes the great Flemish
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

17th Century Italian Breccia Pernice Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
crisp white backdrop. Additional Dimensions Opening Height: 100cm (39.37 in) Opening Width: 128cm
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Marble

Edwardian Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
fine milgrain setting. This principal stone sits slightly risen atop a gorgeous platinum backdrop
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting by Rose Douglas
Located in Dublin, IE
assortment of nets and baskets against a fabulous cliff backdrop and skyline. Signed R.Douglas in lower
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19th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
locket has been formed from platinum and showcases a rich navy blue enamel filled backdrop. This
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Game Tables
Located in High Point, NC
wall, which makes a stunning backdrop for any object of interest. The tops are made from nicely
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Backdrop

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Appliqué On Mother Of Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
gold, it features a luminous mother-of-pearl backdrop that enhances the remarkable peacock feather
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1910 s Persian Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
in the natural brilliance of vegetable dyes—serves as a sumptuous backdrop to a masterful allover
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Early 20th Century Persian Empire 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Large Antique English Victorian Figurative Oil Painting Charles Spencelayh
By Charles Spencelayh
Located in London, GB
portraiture and genre scenes in the Academic tradition. Set against a modest village backdrop, the scene
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Star Brooch
Located in Lewisburg, PA
rich striations forming the perfect backdrop for a delicate star motif set with lustrous pearls. The
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Other

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Apricot Field and Faded Cream 11 5 x 15 0
Located in Atlanta, GA
weathered backdrop. Surrounded by a wide border in a pale cream hue, the frame is delicately patterned with
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Post Impressionist Garden View, Lady Picking Flowers, Circle of Edouard Vuillard
By Edouard Vuillard
Located in Cotignac, FR
, offers a rustic backdrop, blending harmoniously with the greenery. The colour palette, dominated by
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil Crayon, Pastel, Gouache

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Khotan “Samarkand” Rug
Located in New York, NY
symbolizes continuity and longevity. The backdrop is a golden honey-toned field interwoven with soft cream
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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug 3.5 x 9.4 1920s - 1N79
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, creams, and earthy browns. The verdant green field provides a striking backdrop, densely filled with an
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1920s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

K K Hof Atelier Pietzner, Family Portrait In A Garden Setting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
simply a grandiose backdrop for their diverse range of stances. The overall effect is rather splendid
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Photographic Paper

Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp c. 1920
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Westfield, MA
gives the impression of distance, with trees in the foreground standing out against the softer backdrop
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

Calliope Blue Topaz Ring, 18K White Gold with 2.63ct Emerald Cut Blue Topaz
Located in Greeneville, TN
– Sleek and timeless, providing the perfect backdrop for vibrant gemstones 2.63ct Emerald Cut Blue Topaz
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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

18th Century French Rococò Painting
By Jean Raoux
Located in Roma, IT
a suitor. Many curtains, another artistic signature of our artist, form the backdrop to this
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Early 18th Century Rococo Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Oil

Handmade Antique Turkish Keyseri Praying Rug 2.9 x 4.3 1920s - 3K05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
) design. The field within the mihrab is a calming olive/sage green, providing a serene backdrop that
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1920s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique Swedish Doors Circa 18th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
. The pair have been hinged together to form a unique room divider or backdrop alcove. Each panel
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18th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
detailed inlaid cartouches on both the seat and seatback, each depicting an alpine chamois amid a backdrop
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Backdrop

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Original Painting on Board of Horses and Jockey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
board, depicting a poised jockey atop a noble racehorse against a serene countryside backdrop. The piece
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Early 20th Century British Regency Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass, Wood, Masonite, Paint

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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.