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Zabihi Collection 18th Century French Aubusson
Zabihi Collection 18th Century French Aubusson

Zabihi Collection 18th Century French Aubusson

Located in New York, NY

An 18th century worn French Aubusson tapestry Measures: 5'6'' x 7'4''.

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Aubusson Design Rug 10'0'' x 14'3''
French Aubusson Design Rug 10'0'' x 14'3''

French Aubusson Design Rug 10'0'' x 14'3''

$3,520Sale Price|40% Off

W 120 in L 171 in

French Aubusson Design Rug 10'0'' x 14'3''

Located in New York, NY

A rare, vintage French pile carpet from the famed Aubusson flatweave carpet workshops, this

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Style Panel Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
French Aubusson Style Panel Handwoven Wool Needlepoint

French Aubusson Style Panel Handwoven Wool Needlepoint

Located in Wembley, GB

the same traditional techniques used in the antique pieces made in Aubusson, central France

Category

1990s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

French Petit Point tapestry / Hallway french carpet - 227x0.53 - No. 666
French Petit Point tapestry / Hallway french carpet - 227x0.53 - No. 666

French Petit Point tapestry / Hallway french carpet - 227x0.53 - No. 666

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

private clients, amateurs, antique dealers, also French, American and international decorators. Thanks to

Category

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Wallpaper

Materials

Wool, Silk

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Aubusson Rug Flat-Weave Inspired by French Style

Located in Ferrara, IT

with elegant ornamentation of flowers, floats majestically on this classical french style aubusson

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1890 Green French Aubusson Rug, 8' x 9'
Antique Circa 1890 Green French Aubusson Rug, 8' x 9'

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

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Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of French Victorian Aubusson Floral Tapestries
Pair of French Victorian Aubusson Floral Tapestries

Pair of French Victorian Aubusson Floral Tapestries

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian vertical Aubusson wall hanging/tapestry with floral design and red border

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Carpets

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th-century French Aubusson rug Measures: 16" x 16"

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Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, this 11x11 antique Aubusson rug is a rare

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Antique 1870s French Aubusson Western European 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: 13'7" × 18'2" (414 × 553 cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Wall Hanging

Located in Dallas, TX

72780 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson tapestry wall hanging. This antique French Aubusson

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

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

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Antique 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden”
French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden”

French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden”

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden” at Doris Leslie Blau Circa: 1980

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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Botanic handmade wool rug. Size: 12.6" × 15.1" (381 × 459 cm) A captivating

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown
Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown

Located in Long Island City, NY

romance of a French forest floor. Condition: This antique Aubusson rug further enjoys good condition

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Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

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

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Antique 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor
A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor

A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

traditional techniques in the antique pieces in Aubusson, central France. Aubusson's designs frequently

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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid-19th Century, French, Aubusson Rug
Mid-19th Century, French, Aubusson Rug

Mid-19th Century, French, Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Aubusson rug France, 1870 Beige and pink floral design Dimensional border 21'4" x

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design
Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design

Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design

$19,199Sale Price|20% Off

W 108 in L 136 in

Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design

Located in Dallas, TX

77528 Antique French Aubusson Modern Area rug with Scalloped Orb Pattern and Biophilic Design

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet
19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet

19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Under the direction of Pierre Dupont and Simon Lourdet carpet production commenced in France in the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

French Antique Aubusson Rug, with Medallion and Floral Pattern
French Antique Aubusson Rug, with Medallion and Floral Pattern

French Antique Aubusson Rug, with Medallion and Floral Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 12x14 French Antique Aubusson rug features a play of medallion and all over

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Antique 1780s French Aubusson Western European 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 Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Regal Romantic Rococo Style
Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Regal Romantic Rococo Style

Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Regal Romantic Rococo Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77610, vintage French Aubusson rug with Regal Romantic Rococo style. Flourishing in technique and

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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French, Aubusson Style Tapestry, circa 1850
French, Aubusson Style Tapestry, circa 1850

French, Aubusson Style Tapestry, circa 1850

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A French, Aubusson style, tapestry, circa 1850. A soothing waterfall scene, set in the French

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug
French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug

French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven

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20th Century French Other Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Floral Rug with Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized French Aubusson Floral Rug with Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Floral Rug with Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique French Aubusson carpet, dating to circa 1880–1920, reflects a continued appreciation

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Vintage 1910s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversized French Charles X Aubusson Rug Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized French Charles X Aubusson Rug Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized French Charles X Aubusson Rug Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional French Aubusson carpet from the Charles X period, dating to circa 1830, this grand

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Antique 1820s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

of 19th-century French design. On the Design: Admirers of Aubusson carpets will appreciate this

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Antique 1790s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique distressed french savonnerie design carpet
Antique distressed french savonnerie design carpet

Antique distressed french savonnerie design carpet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Antique French savonnerie design mechanical carpet with a floral design in style of Aubusson rugs

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"
French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0". Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''
French Aubusson Design Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''

French Aubusson Design Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 10x11 antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1800-1900, is a refined example of

Category

Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Rug in Gold Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized French Aubusson Rug in Gold Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Rug in Gold Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 11x13 antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1700-1800, is a grand-scale

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Antique 1790s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Rug
Antique Aubusson Rug

Antique Aubusson Rug

$28,000

W 128 in L 166 in

Antique Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven, antique Aubusson rug circa 1870 France FJ Hakimian #02026.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Massive Red Antique French Palace Size Aubusson Rug 19'9 x 49'
Massive Red Antique French Palace Size Aubusson Rug 19'9 x 49'

Massive Red Antique French Palace Size Aubusson Rug 19'9 x 49'

Located in New York, NY

highest French social classes. An enormous ivory central ellipse closely fills the rich wine field with

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Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Neoclassical elegance, this 19th-century carpet represents the pinnacle of French court luxury—a period where

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Antique 1870s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 9'10''
French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 9'10''

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 9'10''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 9'10''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"
French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 8'0" x 10'0". Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'
French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'
French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 8' x 10'. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'11'' x 10'0"
French Aubusson Design Rug 7'11'' x 10'0"

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'11'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'11'' x 10'0". Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'10'' x 9'11''
French Aubusson Design Rug 7'10'' x 9'11''

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'10'' x 9'11''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 7'10'' x 9'11''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 9'0"
French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 9'0"

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 9'0". Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''
French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

W 61.32 in L 97.32 in

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''
French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

W 61.32 in L 97.32 in

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Rug 5'11'' x 8'11''. Refers generally to modern carpets in tapestry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage French Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion, 10' x 8', Circa 1950
Vintage French Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion, 10' x 8', Circa 1950

Vintage French Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion, 10' x 8', Circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, US

This circa 1950 French Aubusson rug presents a refined and highly decorative composition built

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20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1800-1900, exemplifies the elegance

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Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with French Aubusson Style
Antique American Hooked Rug with French Aubusson Style

Antique American Hooked Rug with French Aubusson Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74344 Antique American Hooked rug with French Aubusson style. This antique American hand hooked rug

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aubusson North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Square Antique French Aubusson, circa 1890 19'7 x 20'9
Large Square Antique French Aubusson, circa 1890 19'7 x 20'9

Large Square Antique French Aubusson, circa 1890 19'7 x 20'9

Located in Secaucus, NJ

splendid spandrels with a floral theme. Situated on the banks of the River Creuse in France Aubusson had

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Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

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''

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 9.1 in L 15.2 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.