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
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 18th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design and beautiful with red, blue and green, entirely handwoven at Aubusson manufacturing with wool and silk wov...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Large Chinese Rug with Stunning Floral Design!
This remarkable rug boasts a vibrant red background that sets the stage for a striking white medallion. The medallion is be...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
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
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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
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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
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Wool
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
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
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Aubusson Style Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice needlepoint tapestry late 19th century, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Transylvanian mid century Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless beauty of this mid-20th-century Kilim rug, meticulously handwoven in wool on cotton. Adorned with stylized floral patterns and delightful colors, the light purp...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
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
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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
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Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Panel Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the late 20th century, featuring a beautiful floral design of titled Fontainebleau Lys, and nice colours, woven at renowned workshops in jacquard loom...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Bobyrug’s Pretty early 20th century large French Aubusson knotted rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning French Aubusson rug, featuring an exquisite floral design and soft, light colors. This beautiful, large rug is meticulously hand-knotted using wool velvet on a...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Handwoven Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Aubusson style rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with beautiful design of nature with birds and a palace, with beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Maximilian Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of older tapestries probably with Maximilian historical design, and nice...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and wonderful 19th century French Savonnerie rug with nice and unusual geometrical design and light colors, very decorative. Maybe Louis XVI style, entirely hand knott...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Jute, 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
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Wool
1044 - 20th Century Needle Carpet, France
Located in Paris, FR
1044 - 20th century needle carpet, France.
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1950s French Vintage 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
French Aubusson Cushion Cover Vintage Rug Vase Pillow Cushion
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique rug vintage pillowcase zipper cushion handmade needlepoint pillow cover, view one of the most comprehensive collections of the decorative p...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, 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
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Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug with French Aubusson Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74344 Antique American Hooked rug with French Aubusson style. This antique American hand hooked rug with French Aubusson style features a decorative winter and spring floral bouquet ...
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Late 19th Century American 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 8' 10'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique French Napoleon the Third Tablecloth
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century French tablecloth from Napoleon the third period, wool.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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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
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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
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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
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Wool
Green Beige Aubusson Rug, Extra Large Wool Carpet Tapestry Livingroom Rug Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring intricately woven motifs and emblems on a mixture of beige and green backgrounds through the centre. A highly-detailed layered border then encloses the handmade carpet.
This high-quality Afghan tribal rug...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style french tapestry with beautiful floral design and nice colours, woven on the jacquard looms at the Jules Pansu workshops
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Handmade Carpet Vintage Aubusson Style Rug 1980 French- Pink and Beige Wool Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Light up your interior floors with this handmade carpet high-quality Vintage Aubusson rug, with a central medallion design- hand-woven in 1980 with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool, an...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
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
Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
During the early seventeenth century, a weaver named Pierre DuPont travelled to the Levant. Upon his return, he claimed to have discovered the technique of creating Turkish rugs. Oriental rugs were extremely expensive during Bourbon times, and a French manufactory that could create the same type of rug would lower the price significantly. Henri VI of France–the reigning monarch at the time–took advantage of DuPont’s skills and established a workshop for him at the Louvre. In 1627, King Louis XIII founded a manufactory for DuPont and his apprentice, Simon Lourdes, on the site of a defunct soap factory in the sixteenth arrondissement (also known as Quai de Chaillot). The name “Savonnerie” was born from the French word “Savon” meaning “soap.” DuPont and Lourdes worked together, weaving rugs under a royal patent for the king and other nobles until they had a falling out and split up. Lourdes remained at the Chaillot location while DuPont went to his workshops in the Louvre, though both continued to make Savonnerie rugs.
Antique rugs, French Savonnerie carpet, Beige Floral carpet...
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1870s French Antique Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material, Carbon Fiber
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
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Wool
Traditional Aubusson Rug Cream Handwoven Carpet Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory blue background with cream green and ivory accents. Both the colour and design...
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1990s French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Floral Cushion Cover Hand Embroidered Pillow Case Pink Wool Scatter Cushion
Located in Wembley, GB
This floral needlepoint cushion cover is an excellent example of vintage cushion covers woven in the 1990s. The floral pattern has been woven in ...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene.
A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
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
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Wool
Red Beige Aubusson Rug French Traditional Carpet Handwoven Floral Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory red background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour...
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1990s French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
Traditional Carpet Floral Aubusson Rug Magnificent Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful, symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory blue background with cream, pink, green and ivory accents. This elegant piece...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven at Jules Pansu workshops in jacquard loom by wool and cotton. »
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Handmade Carpet Vintage Aubusson Rug 1980 French- Red and Beige Wool Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Light up your interior floors with this handmade carpet high-quality Vintage Aubusson rug, with a central medallion design- hand-woven in 1980 with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool and...
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1990s French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Beige Aubusson Runner Rug Floral Livingroom Rugs Magnificent Home Decor Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This magnificent floral runner rug has been handwoven with a beautiful all-over floral design on an ivory-pink - Beige background with cream-green a...
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1990s French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite tapestry from the second half of the 20th century, featuring a design with a family at the beach This captivating piece depicts a scene with three women, a child and a man,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Antique Hand Knotted European Savonnerie Rug in Wool with Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This European Savonnerie Rug has been hand-knotted in late 19th century in France. Owned by Coca-Cola magnate Robert W. Woodruff between 1948 until the late 1980s at his Windcrofte e...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
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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
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Wool
Botanical Carpet Aubusson Rug Green Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has a beautiful botanical and floral design woven on an ivory, green, and blue background with cream-green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour and ...
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1990s French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design, showing a gallant scene with two couples, one sitting at the foot of a tree, and the other arrivin...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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.