Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
French
Favorites of European nobility and royalty for more than 300 years, the tapestries and textiles made by the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson remain legendary for their exceptional quality and grand designs.
The origins of Aubusson’s textiles date back to the 14th century, when residents of the town of Aubusson, located at the base of the Creuse river in France, started small weaving workshops. When skilled weavers from Flanders, Belgium, arrived in Aubusson, seeking refuge and settlement, the town’s weaving industry flourished.
Aubusson was granted the Royal Manufacture title by King Louis XIV in 1665. Along with pieces by rival workshops such as Gobelins and Beauvais, Aubusson’s textiles, carpets and tapestries were prized for their meticulous designs. Early Royal Manufacture of Aubusson works resemble Turkish rugs and Asian textiles, which were popular with European royalty. In later years, though, Aubusson’s weavers shifted their style to reflect Western European and Caucasian rugs as well as Italian Renaissance style, incorporating floral, religious and pastoral themes into the tapestries.
Throughout the 18th century, Aubusson’s tapestries and rugs remained among the most desired by the European aristocracy. An inventory compiled in 1786 listed more than 100 Aubusson carpets at the Palace of Versailles. After the French Revolution, many workshops, including those of Aubusson, lost their Royal Manufacture status. Upholstered and machine-made carpets also became more dominant in the industry.
In 1869, the establishment of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs d’Aubusson sparked a renewed interest in Aubusson tapestries, which the school still produces today. Although the advent of wallpaper during the late 19th and early 20th century reduced consumer demand for tapestries as wall decor, Aubusson adapted to the shift towards modernist style. Artists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso often had their artworks translated into tapestries.
Aubusson’s carpets and tapestries continue to be coveted by interior designers and collectors of 18th-century, mid-19th-century and Napoleon III textiles and furniture. Aubusson’s history of weaving, wool production, spinning and dyeing is on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson wall decorations, Asian-inspired art and furniture, carpets and more.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring two cows under the tree , with beautiful natural colours, with yellow, beige, brown and green, entirely and fin...
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Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful mid century French Aubusson Tapestry medieval play chess
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring a medieval design with the king and queen playing chess, with beautiful colours, with yellow, green , brown, blue an...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
Cabbage Leaf Tapestry - Canvas Print - Robert Four - Aubusson
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Cabbage Leaf Tapestry - Canvas Print - Robert Four - Aubusson"
ROBERT FOUR - AUBUSSON
TAPESTRY printed in wool and linen decorated with aristolochia leaves and animals, replica from...
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Mid-20th Century Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Tapestry From Brussels Manufacture - Mid 17th Century - L2m40xh2m80 - N° 1375
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1650s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
The Foundation of Constantinople - Frencch Aubusson Tapestry 17th Cntury N 1381
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
On May 11, 330, Roman Emperor Constantine I inaugurated a new city in his name, Constantinople. It is a second imperial capital, a new Rome, located on the site of the ancient Greek ...
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17th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French 19th Century Framed Aubusson Oval Floral Tapestry in Giltwood Frame
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Aubusson floral oval tapestry from the 19th century with carved rectangular giltwood frame. Born in the famous Aubusson manufacture located in central France during the 19th...
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19th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
Pair of French 1850s Aubusson Floral Tapestries with Rinceaux Arabesques
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period Aubusson tapestries from the mid-19th century depicting rinceaux surrounding a floral decor. Woven in the famous Aubusson Manufacture located in central France during the 1850s, each of this pair of wall tapestries...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
Bobyrug’s nice mid century French Cogolin knotted tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French Cogolin rug or tapestry, with beautiful design of a flowerpot with beautiful flowers and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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1970s French Aubusson Vintage Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
French Aubusson Tapestry Greenery 19th century - 1m92x1m50 - No. 1365
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design with bird in the nature , and beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk, at Aubusson workshops....
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring people having a picnic by the river , and with beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
8ft 18th Century Hand Woven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This incredible 18th Century European Hand-Woven Aubusson Verdure Wool Tapestry is an incredible piece of history and art. It is a large piece measuring just over 8ft tall and over ...
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18th Century Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design of the 18th century tapestries, Tapestry illustrating the game of Colin-Maillard, one of the subjects of the Country Amus...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Greenery Tapestry Aubusson 18th century - 2m67Hx1m97L - N° 1386
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1750s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
The Return of the Prodigal Son 17th Century Biblical Aubusson Tapestry - N° 1390
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
The Prodigal Son is one of the parables given by Jesus of Nazareth, also called the parable of the Lost Son or the Prodigal Son; He is sometimes called the Merciful Father, or the Found Son, or the parable of the Father and the two sons. It is related in the Gospel according to Luke 15:11–32, where it forms the last part of a trilogy, immediately preceded by the parables of the lost sheep...
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1670s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson Tapestry signed 19th century - A couple of shepherds - No. 1369
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Hellerup, DK
Wonderful original French Aubusson tapestry from ca. 1785 in good condition. The scenery is very well composed with a forrest, foliage and greens in the foreground, known as a "Verd...
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18th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Claude Gozlan "the Palace of Chimeras" moderne french Tapestry Pinton - N° 1383
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Atelier Pinton
Located in Paris, FR
Claude GOZLAN (1930-2006)
AUBUSSON tapestry "The Palace of Chimeras" from the PINTON workshop
Signed and justified 1/6 lower right.
Also signed, titled a...
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1970s French Aubusson Vintage Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
French Modern Tapestry Signed P.a. Ekman Monogram House Hamlet Aubusson , N 1376
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
P.A. EKMAN “Lady and the Buccaneers in the Tropics”
Modern tapestry circa 1950 woven by the Hamot house in Aubusson
signature “P.A. EKMAN” and monogram “HA”
L: 301 cm x H: 183 cm
A ...
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1950s French Aubusson Vintage Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Greenery French Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - L1m76xH1m48 - No. 1384
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1860s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Flanders tapestry 17th century - Children's games - L3m55xH2m40 - No. 1367
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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17th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Beautiful french greenery Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - L2m12xH1m70, N° 1385
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1860s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson greenery Tapestry 17th century - L2m13xH1m78 - No. 1373
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Category
1650s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice gallant decor, hunting and beautiful colors, extremely finely hand woven with silk and wool.
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"Experience th...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Large 17th century Aubusson Tapestry "Verdure" French
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Lyon, FR
Very big tapestry of the 17th century of the royal manufacture of Aubusson of the period "Verdure". Very beautiful work of craftsmanship for this unique p...
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17th Century French Regency Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
French Mid-18th Century Aubusson Vertical Tapestry Depicting a Bird in the Woods
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Royal Manufacture of Aubusson woven tapestry from the mid 18th century depicting a bird standing in luscious vegetation. Created during the Mid-18th Century in the Aubusson ...
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18th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
668 - Aubusson French Antique Textile , 19th century.
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson of the 19th century.
Representation of some flowers.
Perfect state of preservation.
Reinforced by a fabric on the back of the work
Dimen...
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1840s French Romantic Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
French 19th Century Red and Soft Green Aubusson Tapestry with Floral Décor
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Royal Manufacture of Aubusson woven tapestry from the 19th century, with floral motifs and red, light green and brown tones. Created during the 19th century in the Aubusson ...
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19th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
French Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine 18th-century Aubusson pastoral tapestry depicting a romantic tryst between a hunter and a shepherdess in a typically rural and architectural-themed landscape. The tapestry is ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century French Handwoven Aubusson Panel Tapestry in Original Oak Frame
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique tapestry was created in Aubusson France circa 1780, and was probably part of a wall boiseries. Set in the original carved oak frame with decorative recessed corners, the large handwoven tapestry features King Louis XIII of France discussing with his Prime minister, Cardinal Richelieu...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Oak, Tapestry
French 19th Century Aubusson Wall Tapestry with Pink and Cream Floral Décor
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Aubusson wall tapestry from the 19th century, with pink and cream floral décor. Created during the 19th century in the Aubusson manufacture located in central France, this wall tapestry features a perfectly organized décor showcasing bouquets of pink and cream flowers with their green foliage, framed with a frieze of additional flowers. With its skillfully woven décor...
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19th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French Aubusson tapestry with a garden design with birds, and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk....
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
670 - Aubusson French Antique "Au Petit Point" Textile
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson of the 19th century.
Representation of some flowers.
Perfect state of a peacock in some of greenery.
Reinforced by a fabric on the bac...
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1840s French Romantic Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
667 - "Au Petit Point" Textile, Aubusson, 19th Century
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
"Au Petit Point" textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson from the 19th century.
Perfect state of conservation.
Negotiable price
Measures: 140 x 120 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
French 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Depicting a Lively Bouquet of Flowers
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century depicting a lively bouquet of flowers in a wicker basket. Woven in the famous Aubusson Manufacture located in central France during t...
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19th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Tapestry
17th Century Tapestry of The Americas Manufactured Royale De Felletin Antiques
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th century tapestry of the AMERICAS manufactured: Royale De Felletin
“The Americas” In a beautiful landscape composed of water exotic trees plants villages castles and Turkey birds...
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17th Century French Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk, Paint
896 - French "Petit Point" Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
"Au Petit point" Rug of the royal manufacture of Aubusson of the 19th century.
Representation of a painting outline with multiple ornamentation of flowers.
Reinforcement by a fabri...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design with birds in the nature , and beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk, at Aubusson workshops...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - N° 1350
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower;
We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, rugs, kilims and old and also contemporary textiles.
W...
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1860s French Aubusson Antique Royal Manufacture of Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Royal Manufacture Of Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Manufacture of Aubusson tapestries are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Manufacture of Aubusson tapestries, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tapestries by Royal Manufacture of Aubusson were created in the Regency style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tapestries by and Aubusson Manufacture. Prices for Royal Manufacture of Aubusson tapestries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $99,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,151.