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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
Wonderful Luxurious Antique Napoleon the Third Aubusson Tapestry Runner Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine 19th century Aubusson long runner, composed by a pair of Aubusson tapestry panel, with nice floral design and beautiful natural colors, entirely and finely ha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug, 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century French Aubusson handmade wool rug Size: 10'0" × 19'9" (304 × 601 cm) This magnificent oldest European carpet comes from the renowned Aubusson weaving center th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

French Pigeon Needlepoint Velvet Tassel Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand alone pillow made from a 19th century French needlepoint depicting a pigeon on a black ground. Gold tassel, burgundy velvet in the front. Backed in gold satin Purcha...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Velvet, Wool, Cotton, Foam

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1900 Measures: 13'5" x 9'8" (409 x 295 cm) Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Floral and Scroll Hooked Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French hooked rug offers central floral reserve with scroll and foliate border, circa 1930 Measures: 53" x 33.25". Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES av...
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20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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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

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Wool

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug, 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian 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 9' x 12'2”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry, chair element, with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug, 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique 19th Century Aubusson Woven 18th Century Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Aubusson rug with beautiful decorative design French Louis the XIV style, and natural colors with brown, green and blue, en...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, 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

Rug & Kilim's Custom European Style Rug Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8 x 10 rug joins the European collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from a variety of geometric patterns and neoclassical sensibilities affectionately dubbed “Cartegena”...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Blue Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet. Size: 15 ft 3 in x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1860. Size: 15 ft 3 in x 17 ft (4.65 m x 5.18 m) During the 17th and 18th ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Floral Design Qom Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century rug with a beautiful design of flowers with central medallion, light colors with red, yellow and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton fou...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period ( 18' x 27'-548 x 823 )
Located in New York, NY
The looms of Aubusson , southwest of Paris, were able to weave carpets of extraordinary size, and this one is perfect for the grand salon of your chateau. The rose ground displays el...
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1870s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of lovers celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry as in Aubusson and Needlepoint in the flat weave role. These groups of decorative area rugs are very rare luxury rugs for sale in any rug store and can exist as designer rugs, or interior elements of design in antique rug galleries or recommended as a design object by interior designers for home decor. The colours have retained their vibrancy, despite the age of this piece. The quality wools found in traditional oriental rugs make them durable and sure to last. Decorative and functional, these rugs are not only valued for their technical qualities, unique designs, and durability. Crafted by hand, the intricate design is skillfully executed from the medallion right through to the framing border. This rug's fine texture and excellent workmanship make it a perfect investment piece for your home. Antique rugs, Tapestry Flemish wall...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Organic Material, 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

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

5.6x9.6 Ft Vintage Deco Rug. Beige, Brown & Peach Colors. French Aubusson Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted Turkish Deco rug with a European design in soft neutral colors of off white, brown and rustic peach. Wool pile on cotton foundation, finely woven. Suitable for a high ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, 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, 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

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

Aubusson Rugs Oriental Gold Kilim Rugs, French Style Carpet from China
Located in Hampshire, GB
This gold rug is a very good item as living room rugs and getting most of the attention in the rug store by clients because of the colour and design. These handmade elegant Chinese Aubusson floor rugs have a soft shade of colours. These luxury rugs have a gorgeous and inspirational soul on these floral motifs and curves. And you can feel the stylish and real look on every leaf and rose. 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 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, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique French Savonnerie Rug. 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in (3.61 m x 3.86 m).
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Early 20th Century French 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

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Wool

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Aubusson Carpet (15'6" x 22'-472 x 671)
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Aubusson Carpet 15'6" x 22' - 472 x 671
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1870s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Portuguese Aubusson Arraiolos Rug, French Romanticism Meets Maximalism
Located in Dallas, TX
77321 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Rug, 16'03 x 21'05. French Romanticism meets Maximalism in this oversized antique Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint rug...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Bessarabian Turkish Kilim Savonnerie Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Kilim with a floral design and nice colors with black brown, pink, yellow and green, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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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

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'7" x 13'4" - 292 x 407 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'7" x 13'4" - 292 x 407 )
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1880 Handwoven.
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Late 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 5' 7'' x 8' 9''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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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

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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: 10' x 14'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Rustic tapestry from the late 19th century after an original painting by the French painter François Boucher (1703-1770), 'The Cherry Picking'. This theme was succe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century French Aubusson Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century French Aubusson Red Handmade Wool Rug Size: 18'0" × 18'7" (548 × 566 cm) A mid-19th century French Aubusson rug of exceptional vitality, having a midnight blue field with gold architectural vinery forming a reciprocal red, blue and beige central medallions within a broad midnight blue vinery border. The Savonnerie carpet factory, located on the site of the present Musee d’Art Moderne, inherited its name from the soap making factory it took over at the behest of Louis XIII. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacture royale, carrying out commissions for French Aubusson rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal Palaces. In the 1770s, the tapestry looms at Aubusson in the Creuze Valley near Limoges were converted to produce flat-woven antique oriental rugs and carpets...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century mahal rug with nice floral design, in the style of European savonnerie rugs, and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Luxury Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Beige / Blue
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 14'-8"
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2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring several women and children in the foreground, tending to various chores while seated in a grassy field, with ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Aubusson Bed Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Aubusson tapestry with a floral design and beautiful colors entirely handwoven with wool and silk on cotton foundation, with a shape of down of bed.
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Early 20th Century French 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

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

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Wool

Floral Handmade Chinese Aubusson Style Needlepoint Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious gold beige area rug is a very high-quality item, getting lots of attention in the rug store because of the elegant color and design. These handmade elegant Chinese Aubusson floor rugs have soft, subtle shades with gorgeous floral motifs and curves. Various floral borders and carves draw reference from Art Nouveau International style and can be a good combination with other decorative arts in the period of 1890-1910 as a home decor objects. You can create the 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

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

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Wool

669 - 19th Century Needlepoint Rug Floral
Located in Paris, FR
669 - 19th century needlepoint rug floral.
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77528 Antique French Aubusson Modern Area rug with Scalloped Orb Pattern and Biophilic Design. Drawing inspiration from Robert Delaunay and Sonia Delaunay with Japanese influence, th...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson 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 10' x 14' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 365 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 365 x 472 )
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1870 Handwoven.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Savonnerie Design Area Rug with Regal Louis XV Style
By Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, Eugène-Pierre Gourdet
Located in Dallas, TX
77314 Vintage French Aubusson Savonnerie Design Area Rug with Regal Louis XV Style 10'00 x 14'00. Reminisce of the ceiling in the dining roo...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wonderful extremely Fine and Large Kirman style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique rug featuring a floral design reminiscent of French Savonnerie carpets. Adorned with a beautiful array of flowers and a centr...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Wonderful Antique Pictural Karabagh Kilim Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Armenian Kilim from Caucasus Karabagh with a nice pictural design as tapestry, entirely handwoven with wool on w...
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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Luxurious Large Antique Spanish Savonnerie Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice large Spanish Savonnerie 18th century style with beautiful decorative Louis XVI from castle of Versailles design, beautiful and light colors with green, yellow, blue and gold br...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish 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.

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