Oriental Wall Tapestry
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tapestries
Textile
20th Century Tapestries
Wool
Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Tapestries
Wool, Jute
1990s Central Asian Tribal Tapestries
Wool
Early 20th Century Egyptian Other Tapestries
Wool
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century European Tapestries
Wool
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tapestries
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Tapestries
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Pakistani Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tapestries
People Also Browsed
2010s Argentine Other Tapestries
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Decorative Art
Driftwood, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Baroque Tapestries
Metallic Thread
Antique 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 1860s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plywood, Leather
2010s French Modern Chairs
Fabric, Satin, Oak
20th Century European Other Tapestries
Other
Early 20th Century American Quilts
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Wool, Linen
Antique 1810s Dutch Empire Sofas
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
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Finding the Right Tapestry for You
Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.
Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.
“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.
Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.
For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.
Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.
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