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Large Wall Covering Restaurant Advertising Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large wall covering restaurant advertising mirror This is a very large piece and will cover a
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Coverings

Antique Decorative Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall Covering, Unicorn, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative tapestry. A French, needlepoint wall covering scene depicting a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Textile

Antique Verdure Tapestry, French, Decorative Panel, Wall Covering, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verdure tapestry. A French, textile decorative panel or wall covering, dating to
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Textile

Large Antique Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Decorative Wall Covering, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique tapestry. A French, needlepoint decorative wall covering depicting wool
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Textile

Chinoiserie Wall Covering, 18th-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Polychrome chinoiserie oil painting on canvas, depicting people on a boat in front of a Chinese-style garden scene, surrounded by flower garlands and rocaille elements.
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Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Italian Painted Wall Canvas
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two piece comprising two early 19th C. Italian painted wall coverings mounted on stretched linen
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19th Century Italian Antique Wall Coverings

Pair of 18th Century French Decorative Hunting Scenes
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Early 18th century hunting scenes, originally wall coverings oil on canvas. Hand-painted scenes
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Ancestor Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
, wall covering, panel, mirror, painted, frame
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Ink

Balinese Langse Art Cloth in Lucite
Located in Astoria, NY
originally used as wall coverings or curtains. The words [SAMUT SITA} handwritten on the lower back; believed
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Wall Coverings

Antique 6 Wide Panorama Tapestry, French, Needlepoint, Wall, Framed, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
proportion at ' wide. Distinctive wall covering for a larger room or institution. Delivered polished and
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Early 20th Century European Antique Wall Coverings

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Oak

18th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Floral, foliate and fruit garland border. Exceptional size. Muted colors date the wall covering to period
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18th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Tapestry

18th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Floral, foliate and fruit garland border. Exceptional size. Muted colors date the wall covering to period
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18th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Tapestry

Late 17th c. Leather Screen Panels
Located in Houston, TX
This is a set of 4 folding leather panels made from the wall coverings of a chateau in Pernes les
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18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Leather

Large 18th Century French Oil Painting on canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
more paintings and wall coverings.
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19th Century French Antique Wall Coverings

Shirvan Rug
Located in New York, NY
piece decorative that can be used as floor or wall covering.
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19th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

19th Century Turkish Sivas rug
Located in New York, NY
subtle colors make this piece very attractive and decorative as a floor or wall covering.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Wall Coverings

Regency Style Ebonised Convex Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
hang with a velour back to protect the wall covering The overall size of this mirror is 16” wide and
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique Wall Coverings

Pair Of Antique Aesthetic Movement Portraits, Original Watercolour Paintings
Located in Bristol, GB
front of a house plant and opulent gold damask wall coverings. Sir Courtenay is stood confidently with
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper, Paint, Glass

Antique Persian Teheran Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Often times, Finely woven Pictorial pieces are used as wall coverings. This particular piece would
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Genet Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
booths with glass frames, glass pressed lighting fixtures and a wall covering in pressed glass too
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1820s French Art Deco Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, Middle Eastern, Nomadic, Turkoman, Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Tekke Bokhara rug. A Middle Eastern, nomadic Turkoman carpet or wall covering
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

19 C. Orientalist Oil on Canvas Prince and Princess in the Harem" Antonio Rivas
By Antonio Rivas
Located in New York, NY
brass vessel and a potted palm plant. The background consists of a large textile or painted wall
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1890s Spanish Moorish Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Folding Screen Canvas United Kingdom XVIII-XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
and pagodas. This technique is close to processing intended for wall coverings as was customary to do
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Late 18th Century English Other Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Kilim Rug Handwoven Jajim Textile Striped Rug Boho Wall Hanging Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
for generations for a multitude of things such as a bed covering, wall covering, coats for horses
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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kilim Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

16th century Brussels tapestry - The Story of David
Located in Bruxelles, BE
for castle walls, covering openings and providing privacy in bedrooms. European clientele in the 16th
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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Antique Rug Striped Handwoven Square Carpet Flat-Weave Jajim
Located in Wembley, GB
been used for generations for a multitude of things such as a bed covering, wall covering, coats for
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Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Polychrome Painted and Gilt Decorated Six-Fold Leather Screen
Located in Lymington, GB
Córdoba, Spain, and panels were used as costly wall coverings. Refs: Leather wallpaper - Wikipedia - Cuir
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18th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Leather

Antique Rugs Azerbaijan Jajim, Orange Red Striped Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
generations for a multitude of things such as a bed covering, wall covering, coats for horses during winter
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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Country Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Late 19th Century Large House Front Door Set with Double Door and Window
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
original patina. Also ideal as a decorative wall covering (panelling). The double door and the two fixed
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Pine

Grand Antique Belgian Renaissance Very Fine Woven Wool Gobelins Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
almost eight feet tall and over 16 feet wide, it is perfect for covering a large wall with vibrant colors
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1920s French Renaissance Revival Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

"From the Saga of the Nibelungs"
By Friedrich König
Located in Wien, Wien
1900 König produced two paintings that were intended as wall coverings for the music room in Karl
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Early 1900s Antique Wall Coverings

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Oil

Mid 18th Century George III Neoclassical Statuary Marble Fireplace after Adam
Located in London, GB
wall coverings, to pottery and fireplaces. This was popularised by the publication of the massive
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Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Marine Collection~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
was used in wall coverings and sliding doors. In the latter Edo period, there was a preference for
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Silk, Wood

1900s Antique French Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small
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Early 1900s Other Antique Wall Coverings

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Wool, Cotton

Turkish Ghiordes Fragment Rug
Located in New York, NY
and teal floral motifs. Can be used as floor covering or wall hanging.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashqai Rug Stitched on Linen
Located in New York, NY
either be used as a wall piece or floor covering. It can be walked on if desired. 3'6'' x 5'8''
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19th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Linen

Hand Blocked Paisley Textile from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wall-hangings, bed-coverings, table-coverings, and other functions. Kalamkari is a form of Persian
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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Cotton

Persian Paisley Woodblock Printed Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wall-hangings, bed-coverings, table-coverings, and other functions. Kalamkari is a form of Persian
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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Cotton

Goat Sheep Shephard Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Mat Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman rugs. The weave on this is fine. Can be used as a wall decor or floor covering. Measures: 1'11
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Iranian Red Cream Wool Pictorial Religious Rug, Signed
Located in New York, NY
colors are seen in many lavar Kerman rugs. The weave on this is fine. Can be used as a wall decor or
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19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tibetan Prayer Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
derived from vegetable dyes. Used for daily prayers, the rug may also have been used as a floor covering
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Fine Late 19th Century Watercolour - Jacobean Bedroom Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite watercolour study depicting the interior of a lavish Jacobean bedroom. The walls are
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Navajo Banded Wool Serape Style Blanket, 19th Century, circa 1880-1900
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
dyed red/orange and yellow. This textile is best suited for use as a wall hanging/tapestry, bed
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19th Century American Native American Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Silver 875 Russian Cigarette Case Etched Engraved Picture Moscow Kremlin, 1877
By Alexander Yegarov
Located in Vienna, AT
having rounded edges is ornamented with pattern showing tiny squares covering case's outer wall
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1870s Russian Other Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Silver

Antique Eagle Kazak Rug
Located in New York, NY
antique Kazak rug. Uniquely suited for use as a wall hanging or eclectic floor covering, this stupendous
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Early 20th Century Georgian Kazak Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Antique Pair of French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlestick
Located in Dublin, Ireland
exhausted prior to 1960 so it is no longer produced, but can still be found in covering interior walls and
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Silver Vienna Pair of Fruitbowls Centrepieces Art Nouveau by Ferdinand Vogl 1914
By Ferdinand Vogl
Located in Vienna, AT
reticulated bowls are decorated with lockets as well as with leaves' garlands covering the outer wall
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Silver

1920s Navajo Crystal Trading Post Rug, Handwoven Wool, Natural Aniline Dyes
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
whether used as a floor covering, wall hanging, or centerpiece in a curated collection. The tight weave
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1920s American Native American Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

French Breche Violet Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Dublin, Ireland
longer produced, but can still be found in covering interior walls and fire surrounds (please view an
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Breche Violet Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases Art Deco
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Dublin, Ireland
found in covering interior walls and fire surrounds etc. of ancient European castles, hotels and
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
to 1960 so it is no longer produced but can still be found in covering interior walls and fire
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Qing Dynasty Temple Scene Wallpaper Panels
Located in New York, NY
feature a tenple scene hand painted on silk wall coverings and are finished in gilt faux bamboo frames.
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Silk

Large French Nautical Boating Scene Mural on Paper
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large wall covering depicting countryside river scene with a boat in the center. Tall trees
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Early 1900s French Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Regency Style Ebonized Convex Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
hang with a velour back to protect the wall covering The overall size of this mirror is 18” wide and
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Wall Coverings

Pair of Silk Velvet Fragments w/ Silver Thread, Probably Florence Italy, c 1600
Located in Milford, NH
coverings before wallpaper as we know it today came about. The first European wall decorations were textiles
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

GENET MICHON Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
glass frames, glass pressed lighting fixtures and a wall covering in pressed glass too, produced in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Bronze

Genet Michon Large French Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces, 1920s
By Genet Michon
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
glass frames, glass pressed lighting fixtures and a wall covering in pressed glass too, produced in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Coverings

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Wall Coverings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wall coverings available for sale. Each of these unique antique wall coverings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and glass. Antique wall coverings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wall coverings made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Wall Coverings?

Prices for antique wall coverings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique wall coverings begin at $850 and can go as high as $14,337, while the average can fetch as much as $2,128.
Questions About Antique Wall Coverings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most popular types of wallcoverings include wallpaper, paint, tiles and wood paneling. Of those four, paint is probably the go-to because it’s quite easy to do.