19th Century - French Restoration Period - Handwoven Antique Aubusson Rug
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New York, NY
-French restoration period handwoven antique Aubusson rug, -circa 1830 -wool -290 x 240 cm / 9.5 x 7.87 ft At Boccara Gallery, we have an important collection of Aubusson rugs from...
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Handwoven Antique Circa 1850 Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Aubusson rugs are elegant, handwoven tapestries that originated in the town of Aubusson, France, during the 17th century.
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Aubusson Rug Traditional French Carpet Handwoven Floral Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Handwoven Wool Green Floral French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Aubusson rugs are elegant, handwoven tapestries that originated in the town of Aubusson, France, during the 17th century.
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Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Brown Floral Wool French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Aubusson rugs are elegant, handwoven tapestries that originated in the town of Aubusson, France, during the 17th century.
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French Style Rug Tapestry Handwoven Aubusson Rug Wool Wall Hanging
Located in Wembley, GB
French style scenic tapestry handwoven traditional wool wall hanging.
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
French Aubusson Rug Red Traditional Carpet Handwoven Wool Floral Needlepoint Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
French Tapestry Carpet Wall Decoration Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Pictorial Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
A fabulous 20th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry, as in Aubusson and Need...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Traditional Carpet French Aubusson Style Area Rug Handwoven Wool Rug Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 265 x 174 cm A...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Red Beige Aubusson Rug French Traditional Carpet Handwoven Floral Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson Rug area rug handwoven wool needlepoint.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
French Tapestry Carpet Wall Decoration Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Pictorial Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
A fabulous 20th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of kids playing among nature in green, navy, beige, and pink accents. A similar technique is used for mak...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage Aubusson Style Rug French Needlepoint Rug, Handwoven Tapestry Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Aubusson style rug French needlepoint rug, handwoven tapestry carpet Size: 186 x 122 cm 6.1 x 4' ft Vintage Aubusson rug French style 1990 Chinese.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
French Aubusson Style Panel Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 243 x 118cm AU...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Traditional Aubusson Rug Cream Handwoven Carpet Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 179 x 273 cm A...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Beige Aubusson Rug Botanical Carpet Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Floral Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Botanical Carpet Aubusson Rug Green Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 245 x 308cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Traditional Beige Aubusson Rug Handwoven Carpet Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 177 x 270 cm A...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Red Traditional Aubusson Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Wool Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interior design in your home decor. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
19th Century French Aubusson Handwoven Floral Tapestry Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or dining area with this exquisite antique Aubusson rug, handwoven in the city of Aubusson, France, circa 1870.
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Traditional Carpet Square Aubusson Rug Brown Area Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors in your home decor. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Rust Brown Carpet Aubusson Square Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 176 x 200 cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Traditional Carpet Aubusson Rug Golden Brown Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Rug Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 120 x 179 cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Handwoven Wool, Floral Design, 12' x 14'
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite 19th century French Aubusson near square room-size rug was handwoven in the renowned Aubusson workshops during the 1800s.
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Handwoven Wool, Floral Design, 10' x 14'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 10’ 2” x 14’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: France Material: Wool Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot ...
Wool, Cotton
Square Aubusson Rug Brown Blue Handwoven Carpet Floral Livingroom Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Square Aubusson Rug Brow...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Botanical Aubusson Rug Green Beige Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Beige Aubusson Rug Area Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Floral Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Blush Pink Aubusson Rug Traditional Carpet Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Floral
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Rococo Aubusson Rug Beige Pink Handwoven Carpet Wool Livingroom Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven by Aubusson with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on a beige-pink background with accents of coffee, burgundy, and ivory.
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Traditional Green Baige Rug Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Wool Handwoven Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 245 x 308cm AU...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Blue Aubusson Rug Runner Beige Handwoven Carpet Floral Livingroom Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 89 x 239 cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique French Aubusson Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1800s, 9' x 14'
Located in Barrington, IL
This late 19th-century French Aubusson rug is a masterclass in romantic color and classical design. The eight-lobed central cartouche—adorned with the interwoven initials MM, believe...
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Brown Floral Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Brown Floral Aubusson Rug France, circa 1870 A richly detailed rug featuring a warm brown field filled with an allover pattern of delicate scrol...
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Traditional Aubusson Rug Handwoven Carpet Navy Blue Wool Needlepoint Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 240 x 309cm AU...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1890s Ivory Floral Antique Aubusson Rug 8'8''x11'0'' Oval Wool Handwoven Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Abusson Rug, Size: 8' 8''x11' 0'' Hand Knotted Pile Floral Medallion Antique Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle Wool 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exquisite piece embod...
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Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Handwoven Wool, Floral Design, 11' x 21'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 10’ 9” x 21’ 2” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: France Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and...
Wool, Cotton
A Pair of Aubusson Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Floral Stair Runner Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and Classic interiors. Traditional carpet Aubusson style area rug handwoven wool needlepoint Measures: 89 x 239 cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$19,199Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Drawing inspiration from Robert Delaunay and Sonia Delaunay with Japanese influence, this handwoven wool antique French Aubusson rug is the perfect balance of Biophilic Design and Or...
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1900s Salmon Diamond Antique French Savonnerie Carpet 15'6"x21' Handwoven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Savonnerie Carpet ( 15'6" x 21' - 472 x 640 ) Antique Oversized Savonnerie French Allover Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This magnificent examp...
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1890s Beige Medallion French Savonnerie Carpet 14'6"x18'10" Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet ( 14'6" x 18'10" - 442 x 574 ) This nineteenth-century French Savonnerie carpet is a magnificent monument to European aristocratic luxury,...
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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, Circa Late 18th Century
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Needlepoint Runner Rug Classic Cream Wool Stair Runner Area Rug Handwoven Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
The design of this needlepoint rug features a simple cream background with accents of green, pink and blue that make up the flowers and animals. Beautifully woven with delicate detai...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Tapestry Verdure Human Flirting Scene Beige after "Francois Boucher" "This is an outstanding one-of-a-kind handmade Antique French Aubusson Tapestry after "Franc...
Wool
$9,920Sale Price|20% Off
8x10 Wool & Silk Tapestry Noah's Ark Vintage Handwoven Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A rare wool and silk handwoven Aubusson tapestry depicting an elaborate Noah’s Ark scene with remarkable detail and artistic depth, dating to circa 1960. This magnificent piece showc...
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13x15 Antique French Aubusson Flatwoven Rug 397cm x 445cm Fine Large Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size 13x15 Rug Rose Beige 1880 Measures: 13' x 14'7" 397cm x 445cm "This is a great example of an aut...
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Handwoven French Aubusson with Monkey Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven rug featuring a French Aubusson design with an ivory colored field and light gray-blue border accented in shades of green, brown, rose and red.
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Aubusson Style Rug, Needlepoint Handwoven Chinese Rug, French
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Wembley, GB
This beautiful handwoven Aubusson style area rug has been constructed with a highly-detailed ornate design.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Beige French Carpet Aubusson Rug Handwoven Floral Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for any room in your home and easy to style with modern and classic interiors. French Aubusson style rug handwoven Chinese Tapestry 150 x 85cm (4'9x2'7'ft).
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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W 94.49 in L 98.43 in
19th Century - Handwoven Aubusson Rug - French Antique Design - Green and Floral
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New York, NY
-Handwoven antique Aubusson rug -circa 1820 -Material: wool -Dimensions: 250 x 240 cm; 8.2 x 7.87 ft Boccara Gallery has an important collection of Aubusson rugs from the XVIIIth to...
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Antique French Aubusson Carpet
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful French Aubusson flat handwoven tapestry rug of elegant design with subdued colors and delicate floral motifs.
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French Style Aubusson, Handwoven Carpet Red Wool Floral Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Let us help you style your home the right way. French-style Aubusson, handwoven carpet red wool floral rug.
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Large Handwoven French Aubusson Style Floral Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and large handwoven wool Aubusson style carper features floral and scroll central medallion border, circa 1920 Measures: 12' x 9' (144" x 108").
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1990s French Handwoven Aubusson Ornamental Carpet in Red and Ochre Colors
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s French handwoven Aubusson ornamental carpet in red and ochre colors.
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W 146 in L 200 in
The Belle Époque Bloom: An Exquisite Antique French Aubusson of Refined Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79292 Antique French Aubusson Rug, 12'02 x 16'08. Emanating refined elegance and romantic allure, this handwoven wool antique French Aubusson rug is a masterwork of early 20th centur...
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Large Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Aubusson Napoleon III 1870
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Rare Antique French Aubusson Rug Fine Napoleon III Green 13'5" x 16'6" (14' x 17') Circa 1870 "This is a great example of an antique Napoleon III French Aubusson rug....
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Handwoven Vintage French Savonnerie Rug or Aubusson Style Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful handmade rug was woven in Aubusson, France in the early 20th century. The rug depicts a traditional Aubusson style with floral motifs which began and are often seen in ...
Textile
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W 89.77 in L 95.28 in
Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven French Rug Pre-1900 Napoleon III Blue
Located in New York, NY
Authentic antique French Aubusson rug Napoleon III 7'6" X 9'5" 229 cm x 287 cm Circa 1890 "This is a magnificent pre-1900 antique Napoleon III French Aubusson. It has a rare soft bl...
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French Palace Aubusson Rug circa 1930 Very Large
Located in Berlin, DE
A monumental 20th century French palace size handwoven Aubusson rug. The classical rectangular rug presents with crisp detailing and deep coloration in beige, brown, maroon, and green.
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H 52.37 in W 55.12 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Tapestry 5x5
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven Antique Tapestry Handmade Tapestry 4'4" x 4'7" 133cm x 140cm 1920 "Beautiful antique French tapestry depicting a scene of a young gentleman feedi...
Wool
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H 96.07 in W 79.93 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare large antique French Tapestry handmade human animals "Mille Fleurs" Tapestry 6'8" x 8' (7' x 8') 203cm x 244cm Circa 1910 " An exceptional rare antique French tap...
Wool
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H 68.12 in W 27.96 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Aubusson Tapestry pre 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Wool & Silk 2' 4" x 5'8" 71cm x173cm Circa 1870 "This is a very fine Authentic Antique French Tapestry in Wool & Silk. "- Antique Rug Collec...
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Handwoven French Aubusson Design Jungle Motif - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven silk and wool pile Aubusson rug featuring a Japanese design with a gold colored field and border accented in shades of coral, light blue, dark green and ivory. Created fro...
Wool
$4,900 / set
H 8.38 in W 8.13 in D 2 in
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vols., 8-3/8" x 6-1/8", fron...
Leather
$20,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 170 in L 218 in
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aubusson is a town on the Ceruse River in central France. It has been famed for its carpets as well as tapestries since the 15th century. Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry techn...
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Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$3,000Sale Price|60% Off
W 96 in L 120 in
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Napoleon III Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Aubusson rug, 19th century Napoleon III Characteristic French Aubusson rug of the late Baroque style. Distinguished by an ivory background, a floral medallion, defined by sin...
Wool
$33,653
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$5,451Sale Price|25% Off
W 116.93 in L 146.46 in
Traditional Aubusson Style Rug Tapestry Area Rug Handwoven Wool
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on a beige background with accents of cream green and ivory. Both the color and design of ...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Modern Upholstered King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern fully upholstered king size bed on a solid oak base with cylindrical form legs in a sandalwood finish. Dimensions: 84.75" W x 92" D x 48" H Fabric shown is no longer availa...
Oak
Early 20th Century Green Floral French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Green Floral Aubusson carpet Made in France, circa 1920 28' 6" x 19' 1" (868.68 x 581.66 cm)
Wool
Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78082 Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style 09'10 x 14'04. Flourishing in technique and trend from the middle of the 17th century for nearly two hundred years, until...
Wool
19th Century Antique French Yellow, Green, and Pink Floral Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Antique French Yellow, Green, and Pink Floral Savonnerie Rug Made in France, 19th century The rug features a golden field with an ornate lattice pattern, centered with ...
Wool
$82,500 / set
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 18.5 in
Set of Twelve Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and complete set of twelve Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood dining chairs. Each seat is raised on tapered fluted legs with brass castors on the front a...
Giltwood
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 11” x 14' 2”.
Wool
Early 20th Century Vintage Beige Floral French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Beige Floral French Aubusson Rug France, circa 1930 This carpet features a softly toned golden field, left largely open to emphasize its airy composition. Delicate garlands ...
Wool
$9,700 / item
H 29 in Dm 15 in
Pair of Fine French Neoclassical Style SIde Tables in manner of Adam Weisweiler
Located in New York, NY
A pair of delicate and unique French neoclassical style side tables in the manner of Adam Weisweiler. Each table features a circular top with a dark marble inset, framed by a gilt br...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique Circa-1880 Charcoal Floral French Savonnerie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1880, French Savonnerie rug features a charcoal-black field with a central panel surrounded by a bold shaded pink scrolling acanthus leaf vine forming cartouches ...
Wool
Late 19th Century French Beige and Red Floral Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Beige and Red Floral Savonnerie Rug Handwoven in France, circa 1890 An elegant, European-style design on a soft ivory ground, centered by a floral bouquet w...
Wool
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.