17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow With Botanical Foliage Design

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This antique pillow is made from a fragment of a 17th century Brussels tapestry, featuring a richly woven botanical composition. … Read more This antique pillow is made from a fragment of a 17th century Brussels tapestry, featuring a richly woven botanical composition. The design is dominated by layered foliage, with broad leaves and branching forms spreading across the surface. The palette consists of muted greens, olive tones, soft browns, and faded beige, creating a natural and earthy appearance that reflects the age of the textile.

The weave is dense and textured, with visible variation in the threads that gives depth and dimension to the leaf forms. The background is a lighter, worn beige tone, allowing the darker foliage to stand out clearly. The pattern flows organically across the surface rather than repeating in a rigid way, which adds to its visual interest and authenticity.

There is visible age throughout the textile, including areas of wear, slight thread thinning, and small inconsistencies in the weave. Some sections show minor loss and soft fading, particularly along the edges and within the darker tones. These details are consistent with the age of the material and contribute to the character of the piece.

The tapestry front has been mounted into a pillow with a neutral linen backing, which is clean and simple, allowing the historic textile to remain the focal point. The rectangular shape makes it suitable for use on a sofa, chair, or bed as an accent piece.

Overall condition is consistent with age and use. The front shows wear and patina, while the backing remains in good condition. The pillow is structurally stable and displays well. See less