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Louis XVI Revival Aubusson Cushions Late 19th Century France Belle Époque

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79197 Pair of Late 19th Century French Aubusson Pillows, 01'00 x 01'01 x 00'04. Softly echoing the refined whispers of Belle Epoque interiors, this enchanting pair of handwoven wool antique French Aubusson tapestry pillows from the Late 19th Century captures the essence of romantic elegance in bloom. Each panel unfurls a lyrical vignette: a classical urn, sculpted with architectural grace, overflows with a profusion of roses, peonies, and wild garden blossoms. Wreathed in delicate swags and garlanded flourishes, the composition speaks in the visual poetry of a century drawn to the exquisite—the floral offering a symbol of nature tamed, framed by gilded scrolls and classical geometry. Rendered in the esteemed basse-lisse technique of Aubusson’s master weavers, the tapestries are alive with painterly nuance. Shades of blush pink, dusty mauve, antique ivory, and hints of robin’s egg blue cascade across the woven bouquet, capturing the fleeting charm of a garden caught in perpetual spring. Time has gently mellowed the colors to a tender patina, lending each petal and leaf the softness of memory, as if these blossoms were plucked from the gardens of Versailles and pressed between the pages of a forgotten love letter. The tactile richness continues in the ornate fringed border—a festoon of hand-twisted tassels in harmonious hues that echo the palette of the design. Their undulating rhythm provides both frame and flourish, enhancing the cushion’s sculptural quality while offering a touch of textile indulgence. These finishing details reflect a time when even the smallest elements of decor were imbued with intention, care, and the artistry of the hand. Swathed in the Belle Epoque Edwardian period with a classic Louis XVI Revival motif, the cushions invite both admiration and repose, bridging the decorative and the domestic with rare finesse. More than just accents, these Aubusson cushions are woven verses—an ode to French refinement, neoclassical revival, and the eternal allure of florals. They offer not merely ornament but atmosphere, suffusing nearly any space with the quiet splendor of a gilded age. In their blooming forms and classical urns, one hears the murmur of Parisian salons and the rustle of silk skirts, a lingering breath of 19th-century grace preserved in thread and time. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in France. Measures: 01'00 x 01'01. Height: 00'04. Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Embroidered,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Distressed. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79197 Antique French Aubusson Pillows, 01'00 x 01'01 x 00'041stDibs: LU942944835242

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