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Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1880 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1870 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug France circa 1870 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug France circa 1920 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique France Aubusson Rug
Antique France Aubusson Rug

Antique France Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique France Aubusson rug France, circa 1880 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1920 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug France, circa 1795 Directoire Period Pair  Measures: 7’8” x 2’4” (234 x

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Late 18th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1870 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1900 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Early-20th Century, French, Aubusson Rug
Early-20th Century, French, Aubusson Rug

Early-20th Century, French, Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Aubusson rug Beigh and purple design Floral border with center medallion 1920

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant Antique Flatwoven French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions

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19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Napoleon III
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Napoleon III

19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Napoleon III

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Aubusson rug, 19th century Napoleon III Characteristic French Aubusson rug of the late

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century In three shades of celadon green, this flatweave is in

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19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Fine French Aubusson Rug 4’9" x 9’4"
Antique Fine French Aubusson Rug 4’9" x 9’4"

Antique Fine French Aubusson Rug 4’9" x 9’4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Fine French Aubusson Rug 4’9" x 9’4".

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug 9'10'' x 15'2''
Antique French Aubusson Rug 9'10'' x 15'2''

Antique French Aubusson Rug 9'10'' x 15'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug 9'10'' x 15'2''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Handmade Wool Mauve Floral French Aubusson Rug
Antique Handmade Wool Mauve Floral French Aubusson Rug

Antique Handmade Wool Mauve Floral French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique French Aubusson rug features a shaded purplish-brown field with a polychrome floral

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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Tobacco-Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug
Antique Wool Tobacco-Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug

Antique Wool Tobacco-Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique French Aubusson rug has a tobacco-brown field scattered with delicate floral stems

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug 7'8" x 8'8"
Nazmiyal Collection Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug 7'8" x 8'8"

Nazmiyal Collection Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug 7'8" x 8'8"

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin: France, Circa date: 1880

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19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug 12'10" x 15'7"
Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug 12'10" x 15'7"

Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug 12'10" x 15'7"

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug, country of origin: France, Circa date

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19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Antique French Aubusson Rug Carpet, circa 1890

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

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 6'3" × 9'3" (190 × 281 cm) This exquisite French Aubusson rug

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 6'3" × 9'3" (190 × 281 cm) This exquisite French Aubusson rug

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Handwoven Wool Green Floral French Aubusson Rug
Antique Handwoven Wool Green Floral French Aubusson Rug

Antique Handwoven Wool Green Floral French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique French Aubusson rug features a moss-green field with a sandy-yellow central medallion

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Wool Green Floral Handmade French Aubusson Rug
Antique Wool Green Floral Handmade French Aubusson Rug

Antique Wool Green Floral Handmade French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique French Aubusson rug features a moss-green field surrounded by an octagonal ivory

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 12'10" × 19'8" (391 × 599 cm) This magnificent Antique French

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Antique Circa 1850 Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug
Handwoven Antique Circa 1850 Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug

Handwoven Antique Circa 1850 Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1850, French Aubusson rug has a fox-brown field with a sandy-brown interlocking

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful large antique French Aubusson rug
Wonderful large antique French Aubusson rug

Wonderful large antique French Aubusson rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite large Antique French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century, meticulously handwoven in

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Brown Floral Wool French Aubusson Rug
Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Brown Floral Wool French Aubusson Rug

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Brown Floral Wool French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, French Aubusson rug has a fox-brown field with diagonal rows of soft

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco French Aubusson Rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920
Art Deco French Aubusson Rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920

Art Deco French Aubusson Rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920

By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne, René Joubert and Philippe Petit

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco French Aubusson rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920 France, circa 1920 Designed by Rene

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Rug, Ivory Botanical Elegance
Antique 1880s French Aubusson Rug, Ivory Botanical Elegance

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Rug, Ivory Botanical Elegance

Located in New York, NY

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Rug, Ivory Botanical Elegance Size: 10'0" × 19'9" (304 × 601 cm) This

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Early 19th Century Handmade Brown Wool Floral French Aubusson Rug
Early 19th Century Handmade Brown Wool Floral French Aubusson Rug

Early 19th Century Handmade Brown Wool Floral French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique French Aubusson rug features a tobacco-brown field with diagonal rows of light

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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in
Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in

Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa

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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 17'1" × 18'6" (520 × 563 cm) This magnificent French

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug with Classical Botanical Motifs Size: 17'0" × 17'0" (518

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug with Classical Botanical Motifs Size: 17'0" × 17'0" (518

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Hand-knotted Wool Traditional Red French Aubusson Rug
Hand-knotted Wool Traditional Red French Aubusson Rug

Hand-knotted Wool Traditional Red French Aubusson Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

outer raspberry-red and orange plain narrow stripes. French Aubusson rugs are elegant, handwoven

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug (Fragment) Doris Leslie Blau
Antique French Aubusson Rug (Fragment) Doris Leslie Blau

Antique French Aubusson Rug (Fragment) Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug (Fragment) - Botanical Garden Motif Size: 8'4" × 8'6" (254 × 259 cm

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'7" × 10'3" (231 × 312 cm) This

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 11'2" × 12'6" (340 × 381 cm) Steeped in the elegance of the

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 11'2" × 12'6" (340 × 381 cm) Steeped in the elegance of the

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug 14 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug 14 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in

Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug 14 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Floral in Soft Pastels – "Chateau Bloom," Origin: France

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Late 18th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'7" × 18'2" (414 × 553 cm

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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 17'3" × 21'8" (525 × 660 cm) This breathtaking mid-19th-century

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 13'5" × 14'8" (408 × 447 cm) A triumph of French decorative arts

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 13'5" × 14'8" (408 × 447 cm) A triumph of French decorative arts

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Square French Aubusson Rug Carpet Circa 1890 7'10 x 8'5
Antique Square French Aubusson Rug Carpet Circa 1890 7'10 x 8'5

Antique Square French Aubusson Rug Carpet Circa 1890 7'10 x 8'5

Located in Secaucus, NJ

French Aubusson Rug Carpet Circa 1890. A wonderful square Aubusson in the typical soft creams and

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19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau
Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'8" × 13'2" (325

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau
Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug - Botanical Garden Motif at Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'8" × 13'2" (325

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in

Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Stunning antique French Aubusson rug, country of origin: France, date circa 1900 - Size: 10 ft x 13

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven 1880 6x7ft Traditional  178cm x 206cm
Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven 1880 6x7ft Traditional  178cm x 206cm

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven 1880 6x7ft Traditional 178cm x 206cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven 1880 6x7ft Rare Design 178cm x 206cm "This is a great

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1880s French French Provincial Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug
Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug

Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Pile Aubusson rug France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley. handwoven

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Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, W/ Central Medallion and Flowers
Antique French Aubusson Rug, W/ Central Medallion and Flowers

Antique French Aubusson Rug, W/ Central Medallion and Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Room size, circa 1890 A one-of-a-kind antique French Aubusson Carpet

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1890s French Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

By Eugène-Pierre Gourdet, Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Located in Dallas, TX

74394 Late 19th Century Antique Aubusson Rug, 14'06 x 25'03. A French Aubusson rug refers to a type

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in
Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in

Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Square Size Antique French Aubusson Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Mid

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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

French Aubusson Rug 19th century – 138x182 – No. 1584
French Aubusson Rug 19th century – 138x182 – No. 1584

French Aubusson Rug 19th century – 138x182 – No. 1584

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Rug From The Aubusson Manufactory, Napoleon III Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect

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1860s French Aubusson Antique French Aubusson Rugs

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Wool

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Antique French Aubusson Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique French aubusson rugs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique French aubusson rugs — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. Antique French aubusson rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique French aubusson rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique French aubusson rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson and Ashly Fine Rugs are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique French Aubusson Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,187, while they’re typically $476 on the low end and $450,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.