Remixed from a drawing in 'Hungary. A guide book. By several authors', 1890.
Source Firkin
The texture of this background image has some similarities with leather, and it's colored in a dark brown color. So, if you are looking for a dark brown background image for your website, this may be an option for you.
Source V. Hartikainen
From a drawing in 'Heroes of North African Discovery', Nancy Meugens, 1894.
Source Firkin
I know there is one here already, but this is sexy!
Source Gjermund Gustavsen
From a drawing in 'In an Enchanted Island', William Mallock, 1892.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Groovy Concentric Background 5
Source GDJ
The square tile this is based on can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i
Source Firkin
Classic 45-degree pattern, light version.
Source Luke McDonald
From a drawing in 'Art Embroidery', M.S. Lockwood and E. Glaister, 1878.
Source Firkin
A repeating background with wood/straw like texture.
Source V. Hartikainen
An abstract pale yellow paper-like background with stains colored in yellow and green.
Source V. Hartikainen
Inspired by a drawing in 'Poems', James Smith, 1881.
Source Firkin
Cubes as far as your eyes can see. You know, because they tile.
Source Jan Meeus
First pattern tailor-made for Retina, with many more to come. All the old ones are upscaled, in case you want to re-download.
Source Atle Mo
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin