Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
AUBUSSON STYLE
Although the production of authentic Aubusson textiles and other furniture is based in Aubusson, France, and at just a handful of small weaving workshops in nearby Felletin, the exceptionally detailed tapestries are renowned throughout the world as wall hangings, carpets and upholstery for a range of seating including sofas and armchairs.
Aubusson’s centuries-old tapestry production industry was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by UNESCO, affirming its importance in European decorative arts. The complex and labor-intensive process of weaving images involves hand-dyed wool to achieve specific hues, giving landscapes, scenes and floral patterns a distinctive realism.
Dating back at least to the 16th century, the Aubusson style has changed over time, with early work influenced by Turkish rugs that were popular with the European elite before the rise of the Italian Renaissance with its natural motifs. In 1665, the Aubusson workshops received the Manufacture Royale title, raising their visibility in France and beyond during the 17th century, with many authentic Aubusson tapestries produced for royal palaces and other prominent residences.
In the 18th century, the design of Aubusson textiles reflected the fad for chinoiserie. During the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, artisans from Aubusson were involved with the Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory in England. In the 20th century, now-iconic artists such as Alexander Calder and Joan Miró worked with Aubusson weavers on pieces.
The Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie complex, which features a museum, opened in 2016 in Aubusson to recognize and preserve this heritage.
Find a collection of authentic Aubusson rugs and carpets, pillows, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Aubusson
Item Ships From: Tri-State Area
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 12x18 antique French Beauvais tapestry represents an iconic museum-quality addition to Rug & Kilim's Tapestry Collection—an extremely collectible and r...
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1720s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Signed Vintage Rene Perrot Pictorial and Floral Tapestry Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Rene Perrot, handwoven in wool and originating ...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Robert Debiève Floral and Pictorial Tapestry “La Forêt” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Robert Debiève, entitled “La Forêt”, handwoven i...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, Judgement of Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting the Judgment of Paris. In this famous scene, the handsome ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson style Flat Weave in Beige, Gold, Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 10x14 flat weave is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s European collection. Inspired by 18th century Aubusson flat weaves, which is a favorite style and period of R...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
6.2x9.3 Ft French Aubusson Inspired Modern Orange Area Rug, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the 17th century, depicting the Spartan king, Menelaus, seated at left, sending his brother...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rare Oversized Antique Savonnerie Rug from Real Fabrica de Tapices – Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oversized 16x19 antique rug is a fabulous and extremely collectible early-20th-century Savonnerie rug from the famed “Real Fabrica de Tapices” ...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry in Beige and Blue Pictorial rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique 10x10 pictorial tapestry from France, handwoven in wool circa 1650-1660. This flat weave is a new addition to the most collectible European curations by Rug & Kilim.
Fur...
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1650s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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 style with floral patterns particularly acanthus motifs, the curvaceous garlands i...
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1780s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique French Aubusson Rug, circa 1890, 8' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1890. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The designs are strictly classical, neoclassical or Victorian. They are virtually never “oriental”. The pattern wefts are wool with silk and/or metal thread for details in the more finely woven examples. Sizes tend toward the squarish and pieces 30’ by 30’ are not unknown. The 18th-19th century French clients included the nobility and haute bourgeoisie. Aubusson carpets were also exported to England and are often to be found in country houses. Light colors are the most popular and dark toned pieces are very rare. Besides traditional Louis furniture...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Signed Vintage Jean Picart Le Doux Tapestry “La Lyre au Matin” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Picart Le Doux, entitled “La Lyre au Matin”...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage René Fumeron Pictorial Tapestry “Calypso” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Rene Fumneron, entitled “Calypso”, handwoven in...
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 17th century. This tapestry describes the myth of Pan and Syrinx after Ovide’s Metamorphoses. The God Pan pursues the nymph of t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson style Flat Weave in Beige, Gold, Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 10x14 flat weave is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s European collection. Inspired by 18th century Aubusson flat weaves, which is a favorite style and period of R...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug 12'7 x 16'2
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug 12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that t...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Jean Lurcat Pictorial Tapestry “The Bribeur” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Lurcat, entitled “The Bribeur”, handwoven i...
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Biblical tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba seated on a throne at center, flanked on either side by attendants, to t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay.
Measures: 10’1” H x 7’0” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Round 20th Century Floral Blue Over-Dyed Portuguese Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Round pillow made from a 20th century French needlepoint with blue cotton back and zipper closure.
Measures: 12" x 14".
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20th Century Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure tapestry panel from the late 19th century, depicting a heron in front of a lake, surrounded by foliage and with a cottage in the distance, and presenting a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'3" x 13' - 282 x 396 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'3" x 13' - 282 x 396 cm )
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 19th century, 'Le Jeu de Colin-Maillard', ('The Blind Man’s Buff') after a cartoon by Jean-Baptiste Hue...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Jean Picart Le Doux Pictorial Tapestry ‘Musique de Chambre Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Picart Le Doux, entitled “Musique de Chambr...
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th-early 18th century, depicting a knight embracing a woman in classical dress, beside a man carrying a sword on horseback, a wo...
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17th Century European Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug. 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique French Aubusson Square Area Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 1870’s. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in (4.47 m x 4.62 m)
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection Horse Scene English Needlepoint
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century square size English Needlepoint
Measures: 6'10'' x 7'8''
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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Aubusson Rug in Yellow and Pink with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and be...
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1910s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson “Louis XIV” allegorical tapestry from the late 17th or early 18th century, depicting an allegory of Spring, with Flora crowned b...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rare Antique French Aubusson Octagonal Rug 10'6" x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Aubusson Octagonal Rug, Country of origin: France, Circa date: First quarter of 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Aubusson Style Rug Designed by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eric Cohler
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson style rug designed by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 8'10" (182 × 269 cm)
Color: beige, brown
A modern Aubusson style rug designed by the famous interior des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, envisioning a wooded landscape in which several youngsters play leapfrog. Enclosed within a scrolling border of fruiting and ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Circa 1890 Gold French Aubusson Rug Carpet, 21' x 32'
Located in New York, NY
21' x 32'. This ivory ground and delicate floral ornaments of this Second Empire carpet make it seem even bigger than its already ample scale. Huge whirlpool spirals fill he corners ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson 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 6' x 9'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug
France, circa 1870
Handwoven.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet ( 15'3" x 21'6"-465 x 655)
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson, France.
Tapestry weave carpet.
16’ × 21’ 9”
Louis XVI Period – 1780’s.
This carpet is in amazingly good condition with only minimal repairs which have blended in...
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1760s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 13’9” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage 1980s Aubusson Carpet in Empire Style ( 15' x 15'4" - 457 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Aubusson Carpet in Empire Style ( 15' x 15'4" - 457 x 467 )
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1980s Chinese Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Allover Pattern Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint wool rug with a green field. This piece has fine details in a beige and yellow layout on a gorgeous floral pattern design.
This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Green Tassel 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug with a floral motif with green tasseled corners.
Measures: 19" x 21", sewn ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Foam, Cotton
18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 18th century, with a crane at the center of the idyllic landscape scene, sitt...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson genre tapestry from the 18th century, featuring a rustic scene in which a youth plays his instrument for his damsel, who is reposing in the clearing of a forest. En...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 7’2” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pile Aubusson rug
France, circa 1746-1762
Provenance: William & Babe Paley.
handwoven
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Square Vintage Aubusson Style Rug with Floral Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 15x15 vintage square rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterful Spanish approach to French Aubusson rugs of the Neoclassical flatweave ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 11x13 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to our European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and believed to...
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Aubusson Runner in Beige-Cream with Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of 4x8 antique Aubusson runner rugs are an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style and one o...
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1910s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage French Aubusson Mandaroux Tapestry in Green with Pictorial Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a mid-century original by French artist Mandaroux, handwoven in wool and originating from Franc...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Aubusson rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aubusson rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aubusson rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Eric Cohler, Arthur Dunnam, and Stéphane Boudin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $7,000.