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Aubusson Tapestries

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
1025 - 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1025 - 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a landscape scene with flora and fauna in rich colors, and exhibiting a Cl...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

983 - Beautiful Jaquar Tapestry Vintage Aubusson Style Medieval Design
Located in Paris, FR
983 - Very beautiful French tapestry with a medieval village feast design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacture with wool.
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry - n° 1156
Located in Paris, FR
a very nice pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry in very good general condition . Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present ...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century French needlepoint tapestry fragment, originally made for chair cover, with a beautiful decorative design and beautiful col...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Mécanique Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry with nice design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid-century french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful Boucher style design of a gallant scene and nice colors, woven on mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton....
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Tapestry Gallant Scene - N° 1115
Located in Paris, FR
1115 - Tapisserie 19ème siècle scene galante avec des tres jolie couleurs.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

19th Century William Morris Style Tapestry, Handmade, Earth tones, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
William Morris wrote that tapestry is "the noblest of the weaving arts," allowing the weaver to achieve "depth of tone, richness of colour, and exquisite ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Handmade, Ivory, Taupe, Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aubusson tapestry is tapestry manufactured at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France. The term often covers the similar products made in the nearby town of Felletin, whose products are often treated as "Aubusson". The industry had probably developed since soon after 1300 in looms in family workshops, perhaps already run by the Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century. Aubusson tapestry of the 19th century managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry, although generally regarded as not their equal. As with Flemish and Parisian tapestries...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

1040 - Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry Hunting Drawing, France
Located in Paris, FR
1040 - Beautiful vintage French Aubusson-style tapestry with a pretty hunting pattern and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool in the "Halluin po...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Little French Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century French embroidery with silk, originally, seat cover element. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Silk

671 - Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique European 17th Century Embroidery Fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare antique embroidery probably french, from the 17th century, with floral design and nice natural colors, embroidered with wool, Sizes including the frame : 45...
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17th Century European Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique French Tapestry Circa 1900 in Soft Autumnal Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th-20th century. A remarkable Tapestry displ...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique French tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing, woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of nature and town, and nice colors, woven by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

1014 - Beautiful French Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1014 - beautiful French antique needlepoint tapestry (romantic).
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

1077 - 18th Century Tapestry Aubusson Workshop
Located in Paris, FR
1077 - 18th century tapestry from the Aubusson Manufacture. Representation The Capture Of Birds Perfect state of conservation.
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1780s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century french Jaquar tapestry with beautiful « Carmen » design and nice golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with beautiful design of river and villagers, and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice French tapestry with beautiful design of an antique Aubusson tapestry, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century needlepoint tapestry with beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered in needlepoint method with wool and silk.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century tapestry with beautiful design of a hunter at the town, and beautiful golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Panel Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique french tapestry with beautiful design of nature and birds, and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77443 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'11 x 08'03. Nestled in the picturesque town of Aubusson, France, the exquisite artistry of French Aubusson tapestries has...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice french tapestry with beautiful design of a garden of palace with beautiful colors, woven with wool and cotton by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of ...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

1100 - 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
Very pretty Tapestry 19th century Aubusson chinoiserie style with very pretty and freche colors ref. 1100.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Aubusson Style Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice needlepoint tapestry late 19th century, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry Woven Panel of Figure Group Aubusson Style, French Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a vintage French woven tapestry panel, in the Aubusson style, showing a group of figures in period costumes, dating to the early 20th cen...
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20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Fabric

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - N° 1101
Located in Paris, FR
*DELIVERY IS FREE TO YOUR DOOR* We carefully package your order. Our delivery team are a professional group who use the proper upholstery methods to avoid disappointment. Your purcha...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

1082 - Pair of Hand-Woven Aubusson Portieres, Mid-19th Century France
Located in Paris, FR
1082 - These antique wall tapestries were hand woven in France, circa 1850. Called "Portière", the Portière tapestries are tall, slender wall h...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

984 - Jacquard Tapestry "Touch" is from the Lady with the Unicorn Series
Located in Paris, FR
984 - This Jacquard tapestry "touch" is from the Lady with the Unicorn series. On this hanging, the sense of touch is highlighted. Framed by the lion and the unicorn...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Flemish Tapestry Fragment
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/876 - Flemish XVIII tapestry nice fragment for wall: an idea for an unusual picture on wall, more elegant and less expensive. It is certainly not common to see it in a house.
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Aubusson Tapestry or Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1120- Classic floral design for this elegant vertical tapestry, also suitable as a runner - pastel colors on a ivory background, with many roses all ...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry - N° 1060
Located in Paris, FR
1060 - very fine and fresh Tapestry 19th century Aubusson With pretty colors with its original border.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Light Blue 19th Century Floral French Aubusson Portière Decorative Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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 Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French Aubusson tapestry with a garden design with birds, and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk....
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French tapestry with nice design of 18th century paintings with pretty details and nice light colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century french tapestry with beautiful rural Picking grapes design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of l...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Border Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Aubusson panel 18th century tapestry, from a border fragment, entirely handwoven with silk and wool, applied on velvet foundation.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Silk

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 Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Antique Religious Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century French religious embroidery, charity embroidery, entirely hand embroidered with metal on velvet. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Metal

1081 - Pair of Hand-Woven Aubusson Wall Doors, Mid-19th Century French
Located in Paris, FR
1081 - These antique wall tapestries were hand-woven in France, circa 1850. Called "Portière", Portiere tapestries are tall, slender wall hangi...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century french tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Aubusson Carpet or Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1201 - For Christmas time it's perfect! This is not the classical copy of an Aubusson tapestry or rug: like thousands in the world. This is made by an oriental manufacture that ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Jean Lurcat “Le Bouc Bleu” Aubusson Tapestry
Located in palm beach, FL
Jean Lurcat ( 1892-1966 ) “LE BOUC BLEU” Aubusson tapestry Mid-century polychrome hand wool woven tapestry represents a Goat in foliage surmounted by a ?ying insect.
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Mid Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French needlepoint tapestry featuring a stunning garden design with birds and vibrant colors. Hand-embroidered using the needlepo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful gallant design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven at Aubusson manu...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

1072 - Modern Tapestry Around 1980 'the Rooster', Handmade
Located in Paris, FR
1072 - Modern tapestry around 1980 (the rooster). Handmade. with very pretty colors and signed Fourmier.
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1980s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury French tapestry with a romantic design and light colors, Jaquar mechanical made with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty French Halluin Jaquar Tapestry, Aubusson Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful French Aubusson style Jaquar Halluin tapestry with nice design of hunters at town and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Panel Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th French tapestry with beautiful floral design, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with silk and wool on cotton foundation. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Pair of 19th Century Floral French Aubusson Portière Decorative Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french tapestry with a design of a armor, Mecanicien Jaquar woven manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with o...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 18th century, with a crane at the center of the idyllic landscape scene, sitt...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french tapestry with nice medieval museum design tapestry and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the e...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aubusson tapestries 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 tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aubusson tapestries 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 tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Jean Lurcat, and Brussels Manufactory. 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 tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $223 and tops out at $89,995 while the average work can sell for $4,302.

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