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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Massive Antique French Palace Size Aubusson Rug 19'9x49'
Located in New York, NY
Massive antique French Palace size Aubusson rug, 19'9 x 49'. Now this is a special rug! Clearly it was a special commission when new. The room for...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Jean Picart Le Doux Square Tapestry “Concerto de Ravel” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x5 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 “Concerto de Ravel...
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Flatweave Rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 12x17 antique Aubusson flatweave is a rare oversized rug among French tapestry weaves. Its design features borders with vine scrolls and carto...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
7x9.5 Ft Decorative Hand-Knotted Area Rug. Vintage European Design Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection European Savonnerie Octagon Shape Carpet
By Savonnerie
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous octagon shaped early 20th century Savonnerie carpet i
Size: 7'8" x 7'9"
The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile car...
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20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of English Needlepoint Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pillows made from an English needlepoint from the second quarter of the 20th century. Sewn shut
Measures: 17" x 22".
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19th Century English Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
7.2x10.6 Ft Vintage Savonnerie Style Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug made of distressed low wool pile on finely woven cotton foundation featuring a pared down French Savonnarie style design in red, blue and cream. In...
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Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique French Aubusson rug, country of origin: France, date circa 1900 - Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m).
This delicate French Aubusson rug has a dreamy, romantic feel. It was created around the turn of the 20th century. Even though it is over 100 years old, it is the perfect piece for several contemporary design trends.
This piece is recognizably an Aubusson that uses softer pinks and pastels, which is a hallmark of Aubusson works. This carpet is a finely woven tapestry. It has a backing to protect it from wear. The design has a Rococo feel with its sweeping curves, scrollwork, and trompe l’oeil floral patterns. Curvy, natural forms are a characteristic of late Baroque and Victorian design.
This carpet would be perfectly at home in a formal room with gilding, elegant antique furniture, and brocades throughout. It has a classic feel that is refined and elegant. It also has an aged look that gives it a shabby chic feel, too. Romance pink and millennial pink are among the most popular color trends...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic pastoral tapestry from the 19th century, centrally woven, depicting a young swain traveling with his faithful dog in an idyllic wooded area characterized by ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Blue and Pink Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 8x10 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson r...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Rug in Blue and Cream with Floral Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 contemporary rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—one of its earliest works, inspired by antique Aubusson ...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown and Cream with Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 15x19 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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1870s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Oversized Oval Rug in Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1890-1900, this 13x18 antique Aubusson flatweave and oversized rug is a rare oval-shaped curation from its period.
On the design:
Originating from Franc...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x9 Ft Aubusson Inspired Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Rug in Faded Rose, Gray
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage hand-knotted Turkish rug with low wool pile on cotton foundation with a French-Aubusson inspired design of floral bouquets and wreaths in faded rose...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
8.4x12 Ft Unusual Vintage Hand Knotted European Rug. French Design Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage European carpet from 1950s featuring an elegant design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in ...
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Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 13' 6'' x 22' 6'' - 412 x 686 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 13' 6'' x 22' 6'' - 412 x 686 cm)
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Early 1900s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Aubusson Style Flatweave Rug in Beige-Brown, Red Floral Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 kilim rug from our European collection marks a modern take on 18th century Aubusson flatweave styles among our principal’s favorite curations. Handwoven in wool, the warm r...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson 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 8' 10'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Handwoven Aubusson Flat Weave Style Green, Pink, Beige Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool yarn, a 5x12 Aubusson flat weave style rug fragment from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim. This fragment piece revels in a glorious floral pattern in pas...
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2010s European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug 8'6 x 13'8
Located in New York, NY
An antique circa 1850 French Aubusson rug 8'6x13'8. The central ivory medallion with wonderfully detailed floral emblems sits on a green field enclosed by a wonderful encroaching bor...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversized Aubusson Flatweave Runner in Taupe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x26 antique Aubusson flatweave rug is an extremely rare oversized gallery runner from turn–of-the-century France. Its design favors beige and taupe underton...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige-Brown Red Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven 9 x 12 flat-weave joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—this design paying homage to Aubusson Kilim patterns of renown in the history of handmade European carpet tra...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson 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 5' 9” x 5' 4”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 3x7 vintage runner rug is believed to be among the rare works of Turkish artist Zeki Müren.
On the Design:
A polychromatic colorway stri...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Flatweave Floral Rug in Beige & Pink
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 13x20 antique Aubusson flatweave and oversized rug is an extremely rare turn-of-the-century curation. Its design enjoys beige and cream undert...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry, People in Repose
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the late 19th century, featuring a rustic scene with a young man reposing on a bundle of hay while his damsel and her dog look on. Enclosed with a tro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug
France circa 1920
Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 1'8" x 4'8"
Located in New York, NY
The Aubusson tapestry manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry. Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, may have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.
Typically, Aubusson tapestries depended on engravings as a design source or the full-scale cartoons from which the low-warp tapestry-weavers worked. As with Flemish and Parisian tapestries...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary European Style Rug with Beige-Brown Floral Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x11 rug is a new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s European collection. Inspired by 18th-century Aubusson rugs, this rug has a more subdued take on this regal transiti...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period ( 15 x 18' - 457 x 548 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period ( 15 x 18' - 457 x 548 )
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Herekeh Large Room Size Carpet in the Aubusson Style
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Herekeh large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. The pattern is inspired by Classic French Savonnerie and Aubusson rugs.
Measures: 12' 3" x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Aubusson Flatweave Floral Rug in Beige and Pink
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 10x11 antique Aubusson flatweave rug enjoys beige and pink tones with finely detailed cartouches and floral patterns in the transitional Frenc...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
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 Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique France Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique France Aubusson rug
France, circa 1880
Handwoven.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s French Aubusson Carpet in Empire Style ( 11'2" x 16' - 340 x 488 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s French Aubusson Carpet in Empire Style ( 11'2" x 16' - 340 x 488 )
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1920s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
English Axminster Antique Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Axminster rug, country of origin: England, date: circa 19th century. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in (0.97 m x 2.18 m).
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19th Century English Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Pink with Floral Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 flatweave rug from our European collection marks a modern take on 18th century Aubusson flatweave styles among our principal’s favorite sensibilities; a ...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Cotton, 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' 11” x 14' 2”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flat Weave in Beige-Brown, White Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x11 ode to celebrated Aubusson flat weave rugs, from Rug & Kilim’s coveted European Collection. Very finely woven, this neoclassical Kilim witnesses an all floral pattern in a be...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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' 10” x 13' 10”.
Category
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 1920
Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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' 3” x 11' 10”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
VIA COMO Savonnerie Rug Wool Hand Knotted Carpet 6x9 One of a Kind RARE
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Savonnerie' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 100% Wool
Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exc...
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1950s Asian Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to Andre Arbus
Size: 8'9" × 8'9" (266 × 266 cm)
Color: Beige, Lavender, Yellow
This magnificent French Aubusson round rug attributed to A...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Jean Claude Bissery Pictorial Tapestry “Musique champêtre” 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 Claude Bissery, entitled “Musique champêtre...
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Aubusson Rug
Size: 9'6" × 10'4" (289 × 314 cm)
Age: New
Color: Beige, Blue, Green, Taupe, Yellow
Material: Wool
Construction: Flat Weave
Style: Traditional
This hig...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Spanish Savonnerie Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Under the direction of Pierre Dupont and Simon Lourdet carpet production commenced in France in the early 17th Century. In 1608, a workshop was set up in the Louvre, followed by the ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Jute, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flat Weave in Beige-Brown, White Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x11 ode to celebrated Aubusson flat weave rugs, from Rug & Kilim’s coveted European Collection. Very finely woven, this neoclassical Kilim ...
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Handmade Aubusson Inspired Turkish Wool Rug in Beige, Brown
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish area rug from the 1960s that features a French-Aubusson inspired design of lush floral and leafy motifs made into stylized wreaths and cartouches arran...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Wool
Contemporary Aubusson Style Rug by Parkin Saunders for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson style rug by Parkin Saunders for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'10" × 9'0" (177 × 274 cm).
The world of contemporary rugs is more diverse than many people realize, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
A Luminous Antique Austro Hungarian Needlepoint Rug 5 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Austro-Hungarian needlepoint, dated 1870-1874. Size: 5 ft x 6 ft (1.52 m x 1.83 m).
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Finely Woven, Nude Woman, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
Never to be seen again! A splendid example of a finely woven antique Aubusson tapestry, this particular piece illustrates the exquisiteness of one of the most fabulous tapestries we ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Signed Jean-Michel Lartigaud Aubusson Tapestry “The Birds” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1970-1980, this 3×6 vintage tapestry is a signed collectible from the Aubusson works of French weaver Jean-Michel Lartigaud “The B...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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.