Table Cover
1620-1650 (made)
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During the increasing prosperity of the Northern Netherlands in the 17th century a demand grew for floral tapestry-woven furnishings, their design strongly influenced by Dutch flower paintings. The furnishings included table covers, upholstery for chairs, loose cushion covers, and valances to hang above fireplaces, or on beds, together with bed covers. Sometimes a table carpet and upholstered furniture had matching patterns. The table carpet would be removed before the table was used for dining.
These Dutch tapestry furnishings characteristically include the blooms of flowering bulbs which were so popular in that period.
These Dutch tapestry furnishings characteristically include the blooms of flowering bulbs which were so popular in that period.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven in wool |
| Brief description | Tapestry woven, Dutch, 1620-50, floral |
| Physical description | Design of abundant flowers and fruit. Centre field with dark brown/black ground; deep border with pale pink ground, and grotesque masks on each side. |
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| Gallery label | Table cover
1620-50
Carpets like this were made to decorate the tops of tables. Examples with floral designs influenced by Dutch flower paintings became increasingly popular during the 17th century. Matching table covers, cushions and bed-hangings were used to create rich, unified interior schemes.
Dutch Republic, now the Netherlands
Wool, tapestry woven(09.12.2015) |
| Object history | Purchased from private collection in England. |
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| Summary | During the increasing prosperity of the Northern Netherlands in the 17th century a demand grew for floral tapestry-woven furnishings, their design strongly influenced by Dutch flower paintings. The furnishings included table covers, upholstery for chairs, loose cushion covers, and valances to hang above fireplaces, or on beds, together with bed covers. Sometimes a table carpet and upholstered furniture had matching patterns. The table carpet would be removed before the table was used for dining. These Dutch tapestry furnishings characteristically include the blooms of flowering bulbs which were so popular in that period. |
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| Accession number | T.279-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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