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John Smith Tapestry

Abstract Tapestry by John Smith
Abstract Tapestry by John Smith

Abstract Tapestry by John Smith

By John Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

Multi color mid century abstract tapestry by John Smith.

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Vintage 1960s American Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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Large John Smith tapestry signed.
Large John Smith tapestry signed.

Large John Smith tapestry signed.

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H 42 in W 72 in D 1 in

Large John Smith tapestry signed.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large tapestry by John Smith, this artist is listed in the Pasadena 8,9, 10 books.

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Vintage 1960s American Tapestries

Materials

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Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith
Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

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H 29 in W 75 in D 2 in

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

By John Smith

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful large handwoven tapestry by Los Angles artist John Smith. Newly framed with a thick satin black lacquer wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

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John Smith, rare and large  wall tapestry  of a girl, signed .
John Smith, rare and large  wall tapestry  of a girl, signed .

John Smith, rare and large wall tapestry of a girl, signed .

By John Smyth of Dublin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice wall tapestry by the known Los Angeles artis, listed in Pasadena 8,9.10 books. Signed JS , lower right.

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Materials

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Mid Century John Smith Tapestry
Mid Century John Smith Tapestry

Mid Century John Smith Tapestry

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H 84 in W 45 in D 2 in

Mid Century John Smith Tapestry

Located in Miami, FL

A Family Portrait of musicians with birds and musical instruments. Featuring a very fine technique of embroidery on linen in warm muted colors, great texture. Signed JS. On display...

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Tapestry by John Smith
Tapestry by John Smith

Tapestry by John Smith

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Tapestry by John Smith

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Located in Cathedral City, CA

Known for his tapestries and mosaics,his designs were featured in the California Design exhibitions at the Pasadena art Museum.His work could also be found in several Los Angeles bui...

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate john smith tapestry for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect john smith tapestry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right john smith tapestry is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and silver. There have been many interesting john smith tapestry examples over the years, but those made by Frank Faulkner, Mary Borgman and Squeak Carnwath are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in fabric, paint and acrylic paint — can elevate any room of your home.

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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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