From a drawing in 'Hubert Montreuil, or the Huguenot and the Dragoon', Francisca Ouvry, 1873.
Source Firkin
A light gray background pattern with seamless fabric-like texture and almost unnoticeable stripes.
Source V. Hartikainen
Remixed from a drawing in 'Hungary. A guide book. By several authors', 1890.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Abstract Geometric Background 4
Source GDJ
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
A background pattern with wavy green vertical stripes. This one has green stripes on a white background. Download if you like it.
Source V. Hartikainen
Light square grid pattern, great for a “DIY projects” sort of website, maybe?
Source Rafael Almeida
Colour version of the original pattern inspired by the front cover of 'Old and New Paris', Henry Edwards, 1894.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Abstract Geometric Background 3
Source GDJ
Light gray version of the Binding pattern that looks a bit like fabric.
Source Newbury
Prismatic Geometric Tessellation Pattern No Background
Source GDJ
A pale yellow background pattern with vertical stripes. The stripes are partially faded. I think this background image turned out pretty well, especially those faded stripes.
Source V. Hartikainen
You don’t see many mid-tone patterns here, but this one is nice.
Source Joel Klein
We have some linen patterns here, but none that are stressed. Until now.
Source Jordan Pittman
Prismatic Groovy Concentric Background 2 No Black
Source GDJ
More Japanese-inspired patterns, Gold Scales this time.
Source Josh Green
It was called Navy Blue, but I made it dark. You know, the way I like it.
Source Ethan Hamilton
From a drawing in 'Royal Ramsgate', James Simson, 1897.
Source Firkin
An aged paper background tile with smeared and pressed text.
Source V. Hartikainen
Sounds like something from World of Warcraft. Has to be good.
Source Tony Kinard
To get the tile this is based on select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Super dark, crisp and detailed. And a Kill Bill reference.
Source Badhon Ebrahim
This is so subtle you need to bring your magnifier!
Source Carlos Valdez