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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Aubusson
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle 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 11' 9'' x 18' 5''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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: 11' x 16' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle 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' 1'' x 12'.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76845 late 19th century antique French Aubusson rug with Romantic Rococo Style. With bountiful Aubusson roses and French Provincial style, this Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson palace rug was spared no expense. A decorative centre medallion of roses is rendered in rich and refined variegated shades of pink and blush to the luscious olive green foliage. Regal, refined and opulent, French Provincial style is always trending. Whether cozy casual of French country or the lavish Rococo, this antique Aubusson rug will create an ambiance of romantic luxury. Antique Aubusson carpets rugs characterize the formal grace and elegance of classical European and French design. These European rugs were made for the royal palaces, gifts and other important commissions. European, Aubusson carpets and French Savonnerie rugs are typically decorated with swags, florals and vines in baskets, garlands in soft pastel colors, on a dominant ivory field. This Late 19th Century Aubusson rug...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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: 3'2'' x 9'1''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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' x 12'3''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Red French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The rich red field displays a stepped and rounded octogramme medallion enclosing an ivory oval floral wreath and a central rose bouquet. Floral sprays are laid out symmetrically all ...
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1890s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug with French Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72167 Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug with French Chintz Style 12'06 x 13'00. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta, Chintz style and design element...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sculpted Animal Skin Rug Depicting Bird of Paradise
Located in New York, NY
Warm and stylish bird of paradise pattern rug in brown and tan tones. The rug is constructed of pieced and sewn animal skins. Excellent clean condition, from a smoke free, pet free h...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Aubusson carpet from the late 19th century.
The style of Aubusson tapestries and carpets produced have changed over the centuries because of its war-ridden histo...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Transitional Quatrefoil Geometric Rug with Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74964 Vintage Transitional Quatrefoil Geometric Damask Pattern rug with Hollywood Regency style. Stately decadence and preppy formality collide in...
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Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique Austrian Savonnerie Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
72342 Antique Austrian Savonnerie Palace Size Rug with Aristocratic Medieval Style 15'00 x 36'00. From cozy casual to manor formal, relish the romance as this antique Austrian Savonnerie palace size rug characterizes the Aristocratic Medieval style combined with the formal grace and elegance of French Victorian style. Set off with its highly decorative aesthetic and sophisticated level of contrast, this antique palace size rug...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Long Antique Greek Needlepoint Runner with a unique Floral Design in Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long Antique Greek Needlepoint Runner from early 20th century, with a unique Floral Design in Yellow, 13-0307, This Greek needlepoint features repeat...
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1920s Greek Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Colorful Antique French Tapestry with Pictorial and Scenic Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'7 x 7'1.
This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable sense of depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th Century. A...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique European Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique European Savonnerie carpet from the turn of the 19th century; signed "Gavino Stuvok" and dated "1805."
Savonnerie rugs were created in the 17th century and originated ...
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19th Century European Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson with Romantic Rose Bouquets in Shades of Red and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Aubusson carpet with romantic rose bouquets in shades of red and pink, rug 16-1105, country of origin / type: Europe / Aubusson, circa 1870
This elegant antique Aubusson c...
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1870s European Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Floral Vintage Kilim Rug Like a Garden
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Moldavia Kilim with an elegant Caucasian floral design like an Aubusson carpet - It is a genuine product, made to keep You company and be part...
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Mid-20th Century Baltic Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette. Antique Large French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette.
This elegant ant...
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1880s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
This border-less, black ground tapestry woven French pile-less carpet shows and allover pattern of rosette cruciforms, penetrating strap work vinery and a variety of acanthus leaves....
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Garden Trellis Chinese Rug with English Country Charm and Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76666 Vintage Garden Trellis Chinese Rug with English Country Charm and Chintz Style 07'10 x 09'06. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Ch...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Louis XV Savonnerie Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73151 Antique French Aubusson Rug with Louis XV Savonnerie Rococo Style. Flourishing in technique and trend from the middle of the 17th century for nearly two hundred years, until th...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 10'00 X 14'01
Located in Dallas, TX
73582 Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Hollywood Regency Style. With a timeless floral pattern and rustic sensibility with a hint of romantic connotations, this hand knotted wool anti...
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Early 20th Century Persian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
73625 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'06 x 09'00. French Aubusson tapestries, originating from Aubusson, France, are intricately woven textiles renowned since ...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Silk
Antique French Aubusson Carpet 12'2" x 16', Fine Tapestry
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique French Aubusson carpet, one of the finest tapestry, 19th century in excellent condition.
Purchased from estate of Richard and Diane Fisher collection and reputed from estate ...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Old Caucasian Kilim KARABAGH or Flatwave with Red Roses
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Fine authentic Caucasian Kilim with classical red roses design, to imitate Karabagh rugs. My carpets are not affected by fashions. Then enjoy at least one genuine product, made to ke...
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73397 Antique French Savonnerie Palace Size Rug with Rococo and Chintz Style 17'00 x 21'00. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Chintz style, this antique French Savonnerie pal...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Gorgeous Antique French Aubusson Medallion Carpet with Garlands of Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique French Aubusson Medallion Carpet with Garlands of Roses and Intricate Design
Some of the finest European tapestries and carpets have been wo...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century French Aubusson Carpet
France, circa 1920
Aubusson, Flat-weave
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1920s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Aubusson Tapestry, Extreme Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson and in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France.
They have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that ar...
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20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique English Needlepoint from the Late-18th Century with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'10 x 6'1.
This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...
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Late 18th Century British Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Aubusson Rugs Oriental Gold Rugs, French Style Carpet from China
Located in Hampshire, GB
This gold rug is the very good item as living room rugs and getting most of the attention in rug store by clients because of the color and design. These handmade elegant Chinese Aubusson floor rugs has The soft shade of colors. these luxury rugs have a gorgeous and inspirational soul on this floral motifs and curves. and you can feel stylish and real look on every leafs and roses. Various floral borders and carves on it remembers Art Nouveau international style, and can be in good combination with other decorative arts in the period of 1890- 1910 as a home decor objects. you can create the scene of unusual forms and feel of open spaces with this glorious Aubusson carpet rug...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century French Aubusson carpet
France ca. 1950
Handwoven
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Indian Rug with Black Field and Modern Aubusson Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Indian rug features a black field and modern Aubusson style. The high-contrast combined with its modern traditional style complement a wide range of interiors. Rendered ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Large and Ornate 19th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental 19th century French palace size handwoven Aubusson rug. The classical rectangular rug presents with crisp detailing and deep coloration in Beige, Brown, Maroon, and Teal...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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 tapestry with French Romanticism is a work of art. The historic worth far exceeds ...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges Louis XV Art
Located in Dallas, TX
72470 Late 19th Century Antique French Pastoral Tapestry Route de Limoges with Louis XV Style, French Rococo Wall Hanging. The scene depicts a family moving by a horse drawn cart on ...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Square Size Antique French Aubusson Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Mid 19th Century. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in (5.18 m x 5.61 m)
This magnificent antique french Aubusson carpet stands out as an exquisite piece for the collector of mid 19th century antiquities. The first thing that stands out is its striking use of color with bright reds and ivories against a dark background. This is only one of the many features that stands out about this impressive piece. This impressive antique French carpet was produced by the carpet works of Aubusson, France using traditional techniques that allowed them to produce antique carpets that were some of the finest in the world.
The carpet features a garden lattice...
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Large Square Antique French Aubusson, circa 1890 19'7 x 20'9
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A difficult to find square Aubusson, with a wonderful composition. The central ivory medallion enclosed in a swirl of soft rose colored vines all surrounded by a glorious border in s...
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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1860s Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
73014 Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry, 05'00 x 07'00. French Aubusson tapestries are exquisite handwoven textiles originating from the town of Aubusson in central France. Craft...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Silk
Antique French Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French rug
Measurement: 13'7" x 30'.
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1880s Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th cenutry Turkish Konya rug featuring a bright apple green color. The medallion is a mustard, the ground is red and a gray border
4'4'' x 7'2''
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20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique English Needlepoint with Aubusson Design and Floral Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique English Needlepoint with Floral Design and Central Floral Medallion. Rug/I-0201, French Aubusson, Needlepoint Aubusson.
This colorful ...
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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Kars Formal Medallion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Kars in browns and khaki with an elegant open field central medallion design.
6'7'' x 10'2''
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20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Tapestry in Gray Background and Vibrant Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'11 x 7'5.
This Beautiful Scenery design antique French tapestry from the early 1900's features vibrant colors which work off of a medium gray background, depicting a rom...
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Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73375 Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug with Hollywood Regency Style. This gorgeous antique Kerman (Kirman) features a complex yet traditional design that ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage European Modernist Rug
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling european modernist carpet with intense colors and abstract design.
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20th Century European Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'00 x 16'10
Located in Dallas, TX
74229 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'00 x 16'10. Kerman rugs originate from the city of Kerman, nestled in south-central Iran. Renowned as one of Iran's key weaving centers, this cit...
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Early 20th Century Persian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling and Auspicious best describe this Turkish rug with fuzzy angora wool.
Measures: 3'6'' x 5'9''.
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20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Angora
Antique English Needlepoint Rug
Located in New York, NY
An English needlepoint carpet from the turn of the 20th century. A rosette wreath medallion serves as the focal point around an all-over field with sparse floral patterns and gracefu...
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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Rug with European Design
Located in New York, NY
A custom ordered vintage Persian Tabriz carpet influenced by European design.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Wool
Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises.
This exquisite antique Aubusson tapestry was delicately crafted in France around the middle of the 19th century during ...
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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Runner with Floral Deco Design in Cream and Red and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery runner in Art Deco design and floral pattern. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-YUN-136072, Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th Century.
This beautiful Turkish...
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1950s Turkish Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
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Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Spanish Carpet in Yellow Green, Ivory and Lavender
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Spanish Carpet in Yellow Green, and Lavender, accent colors of medium green and light blue, Keivan Woven Arts/rug / TRA-6052, country of origin / type: Spain / Spanish, circa 1920's
Measures: 8'9 x 13'5
This elegant antique Spanish carpet is the proud heir to a long tradition of rug-weaving in the Iberian Peninsula, which dates back to the late Middle Ages. Its circular medallion format can be traced back to Timurid models introduced to Islamic Spain...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Palatial Original Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An absolutely exquisite 100% Handwoven Antique Aubusson Carpet with unusual chateau, like dimensions. This fine Carpet offers vibrant colors and highly stylized floral accents. Originally purchased for our store owner's personal residence, they have recently downsized, making this phenomenal handmade Rug available. Purchased in France with a rumor of a superior heritage, we couldn't pass it up when they were originally looking. Unfortunately, this dynamite original Aubusson flat-weave Carpet does not fit into their new home. This is a spectacular opportunity, don't miss it!
The history of Aubusson weavings dates back to the early Renaissance period in the actual town named Aubusson located on the banks of the River Creuse, about 200 miles from Paris. The first looms in the town of Aubusson was in the 1300s by the Flemish however, tapestry and rug making didn't begin until the 16th century. Dimensions: 12' x 14'.
There is sometimes confusion regarding the difference between a needlepoint pillow and an Aubusson pillow. At first glance they can appear similar, but they are actually very different. Needlepoint work is created on a canvas by looping yarn through the canvas with a needle; Aubusson work however, uses no canvas. The Aubusson is actually a flat-weave tapestry, where many threads are interwoven to create a beautiful piece.
"Aubusson" refers to a town by the same name in France, the original center of production of tapestry-weave carpets and wall embellishments since the mid-17th century. Today, "Aubusson" products are also manufactured outside of the French town. These Aubusson products are among the most highly desired, the most luxurious pieces one can adorn their home with.
Decorators and designers often choose Aubusson pillows because they add a rich texture and incredible detail. Colors are often bright and vibrant. Wool and silk yarns are used to create these stunning works of art. These products are more expensive due to the amount of intricate work and detail needed to create each piece. Quite a few 18th century French rugs...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design with a gallant scene representing a couple in the underwood, and very beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven wi...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Silk
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
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.
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