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Aubusson Western European Rugs

AUBUSSON STYLE

Although the production of authentic Aubusson textiles and other furniture is based in Aubusson, France, and at just a handful of small weaving workshops in nearby Felletin, the exceptionally detailed tapestries are renowned throughout the world as wall hangings, carpets and upholstery for a range of seating including sofas and armchairs.

Aubusson’s centuries-old tapestry production industry was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by UNESCO, affirming its importance in European decorative arts. The complex and labor-intensive process of weaving images involves hand-dyed wool to achieve specific hues, giving landscapes, scenes and floral patterns a distinctive realism.

Dating back at least to the 16th century, the Aubusson style has changed over time, with early work influenced by Turkish rugs that were popular with the European elite before the rise of the Italian Renaissance with its natural motifs. In 1665, the Aubusson workshops received the Manufacture Royale title, raising their visibility in France and beyond during the 17th century, with many authentic Aubusson tapestries produced for royal palaces and other prominent residences.

In the 18th century, the design of Aubusson textiles reflected the fad for chinoiserie. During the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, artisans from Aubusson were involved with the Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory in England. In the 20th century, now-iconic artists such as Alexander Calder and Joan Miró worked with Aubusson weavers on pieces.

The Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie complex, which features a museum, opened in 2016 in Aubusson to recognize and preserve this heritage.

Find a collection of authentic Aubusson rugs and carpets, pillows, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Aubusson
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 4' x 16'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 5' 11'' x 8' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique French Aubusson rug carpet, circa 1890 13'4 x 16'6. Typical French Aubusson design, with the central ivory medallion surroun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Aubusson Rug Petit-Point circa 1880 - 117x62 Cm - No. 1213
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78235 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 04'10 x 06'01. Woven in the twilight decades of the 19th century, this antique French Aubusson tapestry is a romantic echo o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Circa 1890 Green French Aubusson Rug, 8 x 9
Located in New York, NY
8' x 9'. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The de...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of a flowerpot with nice colours in a black background. Entirely handwoven with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Oversized Vintage Aubusson Rug, Elegant Medallion and Swan Motifs - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 24x31 vintage Aubusson rug from the Real Fábrica de Tapices of Madrid represents a museum-quality acquisition documenting Spain's royal weaving tradition at its mid-century zen...
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Silk Aubusson, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Aubusson workshops, on the river Creuse in France, are famous for their antique European rugs, carpets and tapestries, woven since the 18th century. The Royal Council established...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78244 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 4'00 x 4'09. Woven in the famed workshops of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique French tapestry conjures th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 3' 11'' x 6' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 5' 9'' x 9' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the nature with trees, vegetation and river, a water fountain with statues of angels. and further away, a house...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 8' 11'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice French Aubusson style tapestry, with beautiful design of a bouquet of flowers and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 5' 7'' x 8' 9''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry «bird’s offering
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms in Halluin stitch with wool and cotton. Inspired by François Boucher, it depicts a gentleman presenting a bird to...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 2' 10” x 12' 4”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

pretty vintage French screen printed tapestry « bird merchants »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French screen printed tapestry by hand with beautiful design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, m...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style hand printed tapestry, medieval design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of an 15th century tapestry with a design titled « bord de L’eau » (water's...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Titled "the danse"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 20th century French tapestry, in style of Aubusson tapestries, with a design of a medieval museum tapestry called « La Danse » ( The Danse) and beautiful colors, hand printed on...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' 10" x 18'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 6' x 9'1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9 7" x 13 4" - 292 x 407 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'7" x 13'4" - 292 x 407 )
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

19th century Aubusson carpet (napoleon 3) - N 910
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Aubusson carpet (napoleon 3) - N 910 Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, carpets, kilims ...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design with a nice gallant scene with a couple and a dog, with beautiful colours with green, blue, pink, yellow and red, entirely...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Wonderful French Aubusson style needlepoint Tapestry « Les Amours »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with nice design of « Les Amours » (the loves). This Renaissance artwork portrays a dilligent but merry band of cherubic children toiling ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 10' 1'' x 14' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

The Emperor’s Banquet: A Handwoven Beauvais-Style Tapestry of Imperial Splendor
By Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73699 Beauvais Reproduction Tapestry, 05'00 x 06'07. Drawing inspiration from The Collation: The Story of the Emperor of China, this handwoven wool tapestry is a faithful reproductio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 13’9” W This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 8' 10'' x 9' 11''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Aubusson Carpet 9 ft 8 in x 12 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Origin: France, Circa Date: Mid-19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty vintage French flemish Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry “ladies and lake”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a galant scene. The plush gardens and brilliant blue waters of Italy’s Lake Como provide the back...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Beautiful antique handwoven Aubusson or Flanders tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century Aubusson or Flanders tapestry featuring a captivating design of a shepherd with sheep. This tapestry depicts a pastoral sce...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in rare metallic threads circa 1890–1900, this striking antique Aubusson flatweave runner from France is an incredibly rare find. Its design favors rich tones of burgundy r...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Metallic Thread

pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry « fishing and bird capture near stream »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite French tapestry featuring a charming scene titled "A Romantic Encounter and Fishing and bird capture near the stream." Capturing a delightful ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Rare Royal Aubusson Manufacture Carpet Circa 1860 - N° 1411
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing the magnificent "Along the River" French tapestry designed by British artist Harris Rightway. This captivating piece depicts women drawing water from the river and engage...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' x 12'2”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Green Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Chinese rug with an elegant all-over floral design throughout. Mesaures: 12'8'' x 19'5''.
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20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry “fountain rest “
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French tapestry with nice galant design titled “Repos Fontaine” (Fontain Rest) and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar looms with wool, acrylic and...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design with a signature « Popelin » , probably iinspired by the paintings of French painter « Francois Boucher » with the shepher...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Hand Printed French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite Midcentury French hand-printed tapestry, a faithful reproduction of the medieval masterpiece "The Lordly Life; Scene Galante, circa 1500" by the French School. Immerse yourself in the artistry of the 16th century, echoing the grandeur of the original tapestry housed in the National Museum of the Middle Ages and Thermes de Cluny, Paris. Elevate your space with this captivating piece of history and indulge in the allure of a bygone era. The piece depicts ten characters, five ladies, two lords and three pages, two of whom have their bodies truncated at the bottom of the tapestry. A few birds take flight, others perch in the trees, under the watchful gaze of a fox. In the center, alongside a young man, a lady in a rich costume carries a parrot on her left hand. This is a true celebration of courtly love. This tapestry is hand printed...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

New Needlepoint Rug Tapestry, Handwoven Carpet Musical Themed
Located in Wembley, GB
This unique needlepoint tapestry has been woven by hand and features a unique musical theme design. Made up of six square tiles that have been decorated with various musical instrume...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' x 12' 1”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Medieval Design French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry with nice design of medieval tapestries and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

1920s Spanish Handwoven Rug - 12’6” X 10’10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Exceptional early 20th century Spanish rug featuring a refined neoclassical design centered around an elaborate floral medallion. The composition is framed by sweeping acanthus scrol...
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20th Century Spanish Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of a couple in love, inside the forest, with trees, flowers and some birds. in the background we can see a house...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This magnificent pair of stair runner rugs has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design on an ivory blue background with cream-green and ivory accents. This elegant ...
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 8' 11'' x 12' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 4' 11'' x 8'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 9” x 12' 9”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice French modern needlepoint Tapestry « Toffoli »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
« La maternité » maternity Discover the exquisite beauty of this authentic needlepoint tapestry, meticulously hand embroidered . this masterpiece features a captivating design by L...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 11'' x 18' 10''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Aubusson western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aubusson western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aubusson western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug Kilim, Eric Cohler, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, and Aubusson Manufacture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $5,496.

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