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17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

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

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreations of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C838
Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C838

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C838

$4,148Sale Price|75% Off

W 104.73 in L 144.49 in

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C838

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage French Aubusson rug in original good condition. This rug is one of a kind made in

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Hand Woven Recreation of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Hand Woven Recreation of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Hand Woven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C855
Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C855

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C855

$3,832Sale Price|75% Off

W 93.31 in L 123.23 in

Handmade Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 1970s, 1C855

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage French Aubusson rug in original good condition. This rug is one of a kind made in

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Hand woven recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Condition: This Vintage French Aubusson rug is in good condition for its age and origin.

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Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

$8,848Sale Price|20% Off

W 67 in L 75 in

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

79234 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'07 x 06'03. Bathed in the golden hush

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

rench flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 14x17 Ivory, Black & Tan Handmade Area Ru
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 14x17 Ivory, Black & Tan Handmade Area Ru

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 14x17 Ivory, Black & Tan Handmade Area Ru

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: Antique Origin: France Design: Aubusson Circa: 1860s Actual size: 13'9" x 17

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Antique 1860s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Dallas, TX

77257 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'08 x 07'01. Woven with the soul of a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Mandaroux Tapestry in Green with Pictorial  Rug & Kilim
Vintage French Aubusson Mandaroux Tapestry in Green with Pictorial  Rug & Kilim

Vintage French Aubusson Mandaroux Tapestry in Green with Pictorial Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

prized in mid-century French design. Condition: This mid-century French Aubusson tapestry further

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Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style

Located in Dallas, TX

royal palaces, gifts and other important commissions. European, Aubusson carpets and French Savonnerie

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Petit-Point Rug with Oval Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Petit-Point Rug with Oval Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Petit-Point Rug with Oval Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 circa 1800-1850, antique French Aubusson petit-point tapestry reflects

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Antique 1840s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim pays tribute to the celebrated French Aubusson rug in this runner addition to its

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2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven silk, this 3x3 Antique Persian square horse cover rug originated in Iran circa 1880-1890, created during the Qajar dynasty's artistic renaissance, and is an exqui...

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Antique 1880s Persian Aubusson Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

5.2x8.4 Ft French Aubusson Inspired Orange Area Rug, Handknotted in Turkey
5.2x8.4 Ft French Aubusson Inspired Orange Area Rug, Handknotted in Turkey

5.2x8.4 Ft French Aubusson Inspired Orange Area Rug, Handknotted in Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

styles including those of Persian, Ottoman, Central Asian, French Aubusson and Chinese rug-weaving

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20th Century Turkish Aubusson Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Auabusson rugs that have been found in the

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug – Botanical Elegance in Grandeur, Doris Leslie Blau
Antique French Aubusson Rug – Botanical Elegance in Grandeur, Doris Leslie Blau

Antique French Aubusson Rug – Botanical Elegance in Grandeur, Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

classical, eclectic, or maximalist interior, this French Aubusson carpet offers timeless sophistication and

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim pays tribute to the celebrated French Aubusson rug in this runner addition to its

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2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique French Aubusson Cover Seat 2'0" x 2'2''
Antique French Aubusson Cover Seat 2'0" x 2'2''

Antique French Aubusson Cover Seat 2'0" x 2'2''

$480Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 26.4 in

Antique French Aubusson Cover Seat 2'0" x 2'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Cover Seat 2'0" x 2'2''. Usually English or French, often with repeating

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Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim presents an 8x10 rug inspired by 18th century Aubusson rugs in the new additions to

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2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug

$16,800

W 114 in L 124 in

Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug Size: 9'6" × 10'4" (289 × 314 cm) Age: New Color: Beige, Blue, Green

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21st Century and Contemporary French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France
11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France

11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

pink border. Aubusson carpets are pileless and woven in the same way as tapestries. Situated on the

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Mid-20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

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"

$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 49.08 in L 108.48 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
Late 19th Century French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance

Late 19th Century French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

73014 Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry, 05'00 x 07'00. Late 19th Century French Silk Aubusson

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Aubusson Savonnerie Style Rug, The Lavish Side of Rococo
French Aubusson Savonnerie Style Rug, The Lavish Side of Rococo

French Aubusson Savonnerie Style Rug, The Lavish Side of Rococo

Located in Dallas, TX

78564 New French Aubusson Savonnerie Style Rug, 10'00 x 14'02. Emulating pure decadence with

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Palace Size French Aubusson
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Palace Size French Aubusson

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Palace Size French Aubusson

Located in New York, NY

Classic 19th century French Aubusson with an ivory ground. Accents in pink and brown. Overall very

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Late 19th Century French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style

Late 19th Century French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style

By Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Located in Dallas, TX

78831 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 06'10 x 09'08. Woven in the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Runner in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim pays tribute to the celebrated French Aubusson rug in this runner addition to its

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2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

The Versailles Bloom: A Vintage French Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
The Versailles Bloom: A Vintage French Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance

The Versailles Bloom: A Vintage French Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

77645 Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. A paragon of French refinement and courtly grace

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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Luxury French Aubusson Renaissance Flatweave Beige / Peach Rug 11'10" x 18'
Luxury French Aubusson Renaissance Flatweave Beige / Peach Rug 11'10" x 18'

Luxury French Aubusson Renaissance Flatweave Beige / Peach Rug 11'10" x 18'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Luxury Hand Woven Recreations of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found

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2010s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and wonderful 19th century French Savonnerie rug with nice and unusual geometrical

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim presents an 8x10 rug inspired by 18th century Aubusson rugs in the new additions to

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2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Early 19th Century Antique French Aubusson
Zabihi Collection Early 19th Century Antique French Aubusson

Zabihi Collection Early 19th Century Antique French Aubusson

Located in New York, NY

A rare size early 19th century French Aubusson rug. 6'8'' x 7'11''

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

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

impressive antique French carpet was produced by the carpet works of Aubusson, France using traditional

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubusson Rug Flat-Weave Chinese Inspired by French Style
Aubusson Rug Flat-Weave Chinese Inspired by French Style

Aubusson Rug Flat-Weave Chinese Inspired by French Style

$2,501Sale Price|20% Off

W 72.05 in L 108.27 in

Aubusson Rug Flat-Weave Chinese Inspired by French Style

Located in Ferrara, IT

of palaces. This is a Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave aubusson rugs that have

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Beige
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Beige

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Beige

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Blue
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Blue

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Blue

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Gold
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Gold

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Green / Gold

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Beige
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Beige

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Beige

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

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2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Ivory
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Ivory

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Red / Ivory

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Beige
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Beige

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Beige

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory / Red
Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory / Red

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Ivory / Red

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s French Aubusson Style Rug in Green and Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim presents an 8x10 rug inspired by 18th century Aubusson rugs in the new additions to

Category

2010s Indian Aubusson Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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French Carpets Aubusson For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French carpets aubusson for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every French carpets aubusson was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French carpets aubusson, we have 727 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French carpets aubusson, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French carpets aubusson, those designed in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French carpets aubusson that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture, Tapis Rouge Atelier and D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Carpets Aubusson?

The average selling price for a French carpets aubusson at 1stDibs is $6,563, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $450,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.