Super subtle indeed, a medium gray pattern with tiny dots in a grid.
Source Designova
A seamless texture of worn out "cardboard".
Source V. Hartikainen
This background pattern contains a texture of yellow wood planks. I think it looks quite original.
Source V. Hartikainen
Prismatic Rounded Squares Grid 3 No Background
Source GDJ
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Remixed from a drawing in 'A Child of the Age', Francis Adams, 1894.
Source Firkin
Design drawn in Paint.net, vectorised using Vector Magic and finished in Inkscape.
Source Firkin
A nice one indeed, but I have a feeling we have it already? If you spot a copy, let me know on Twitter.
Source Graphiste
A seamless texture of black leather. I think it will look best when used in headers, footers or sidebars.
Source V. Hartikainen
I know there is one here already, but this is sexy!
Source Gjermund Gustavsen
Abstract Geometric Monochrome Pattern Prismatic No Background
Source GDJ
I love these crisp, tiny, super subtle patterns.
Source Badhon Ebrahim
Lovely pattern with splattered vintage speckles.
Source David Pomfret
This is a hot one. Small, sharp and unique.
Source GraphicsWall
Remixed from a drawing in 'Paul's Sister', Frances Peard, 1889.
Source Firkin
Original minus the background
Source Firkin
Used correctly, this could be nice. Used in a bad way, all hell will break loose.
Source Atle Mo
Prismatic Geometric Tessellation Pattern 2 No Background
Source GDJ
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Redrawn based on a drawing in 'По Сѣверо-Западу Россіи' Konstantin Sluchevsky, 1897.
Source Firkin
Sort of like the Photoshop transparent background, but better!
Source Alex Parker
This one is rather fun and playful. The 2X could be used at 1X too!
Source Welsley
Scanned some rice paper and tiled it up for you. Enjoy.
Source Atle Mo