Vintage Nautical Chenille Textile, c.1950s–60s — Blue Anchor & Ship Wheel Drape

Bold, graphic and wonderfully uncomplicated, this c.1950s–60s nautical chenille textile captures the playful side of mid-century coastal style. A deep blue cotton ground is decorated with raised chenille motifs: three large anchors, two ship wheels and tall looping chain borders worked in crisp white with red accents. The oversized scale and slightly handmade character give it considerably more personality than contemporary nautical decor. Likely made originally as a bedspread, drape or decorative textile, today we like it even better as wall art. At 72" high × 68" wide, it has enough presence to fill a substantial wall and brings color, texture and a little old-school yacht-club charm to a beach house, bunk room, cabin, game room or collected California interior.