Remixed from a drawing in 'A Child of the Age', Francis Adams, 1894.
Source Firkin
The unit cell for this seamless pattern can be had in Inkscape by selecting the rectangle and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
From a drawing in 'Picturesque New Guinea', J Lindt, 1887.
Source Firkin
You know I love paper patterns. Here is one from Stephen. Say thank you!
Source Stephen Gilbert
Seamless pattern formed from a tile that can be extracted by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift-alt-i.
Source Firkin
A light gray fabric pattern with faded vertical stripes.
Source V. Hartikainen
It’s an egg, in the form of a pattern. This really is 2012.
Source Paul Phönixweiß
More tactile goodness. This time in the form of some rough cloth.
Source Bartosz Kaszubowski
Prismatic Triangular Background Design Mark II 5
Source GDJ
Derived from a drawing in 'Historiske Afhandlinger', Adolf Jorgensen, 1898.
Source Firkin
This light background pattern has a texture of "frozen" surface with diagonal stripes. Here's an yet another addition to the collection of free website backgrounds.
Source V. Hartikainen
Remixed from a drawing in 'Kulturgeschichte der Deutschen im Mittelalter' Franz von Loeher, 1891. The unit tile can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift-alt-i
Source Firkin
Number 2 in a series of 5 beautiful patterns. Can be found in colors on the submitter’s website.
Source Janos Koos
This one is amazing, truly original. Go use it!
Source Viahorizon
Prismatic Polka Dots Mark II No Background
Source GDJ
From a drawing in 'At home', J. Sowerby, J. Crane and T. Frederick, 1881.
Source Firkin
Neat little photography icon pattern.
Source Hossam Elbialy