Aubusson Western European Rugs
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
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' 11'' x 16'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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' 11" x 9' 1".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 4' 11'' x 8'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 4' 8” x 27' 3”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10" x 14' 1".
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 10' 1'' x 14' 3''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 10'10'' x 16'1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 11' x 16' 2".
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 7' 1'' x 11' 9".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 3'2'' x 9'1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 11' 10” x 18' 4”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven 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 13' 10''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 10' x 13' 10".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 13' 4” x 20' 1”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 11' 10" x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 11' 11” x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven 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'
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 2' 2'' x 14' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Auabusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 8' 10” x 11' 11”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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' 11” x 11' 11”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 1” x 12'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 9'' x 12' 7".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven 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' x 10' 2''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 12'1'' x 17'5''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 11' 8'' x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
rench flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: “x”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
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' 1'' x 14' 4''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
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' 3''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
17th Century 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' 8'' x 15'...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century - Napoleon III Period - Antique Aubusson Wool & Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
-Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Handwoven Antique Aubusson Wool &
-Material: wool & silk
-Dimensions: 155 x 144 cm; 5.1 x 4.7 ft
Boccara Gallery has an important collection of Aubusson rugs from the XVIIIth to the XXth centuries. The style developed in Aubusson is recognized today as one of the most influential of the European rug and tapestries History.
Workshops to produce Aubusson flat-woven rugs were established under the royal warrant in 1743 to manufacture pile carpets primarily for the nobility.
Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early sixteenth century. By issuing the edict of Nantes, Henry IV granted all non-Catholics freedom of worship, thereby protecting the carpet weavers in Aubusson. Aubusson weavers became the finest craftsmen in the world. Louis XIV’s influential Prime Minister Colbert established the long and hard...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Botanic handmade wool rug.
Size: 12.6" × 15.1" (381 × 459 cm)
An early 20th century French Aubusson rug with an unusual allover design on a chocolate brown fi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 9' 3''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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' 9'' x 11' 10''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' x 12' 3".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 10' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 6' 3'' x 9' 3''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 9'' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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' 11'' x 9' 2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 3' 3” x 13' 11”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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' 11'' x 12' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 2' 10” x 12' 4”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 5'10'' x 9'1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 11'8'' x 18'2''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 10' 11” x 16' 1”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 10' 11” x 15' 11”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven 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 14' 1'' x 20' 1''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 10' 11" x 16' 1".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven 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''
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 8'1'' x 10'5''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand woven recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 11" x 18' 2".
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 8'' x 14' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 11” x 14' 1”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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: 11'11'' x 18'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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 12' x 18' 2".
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 9'' x 14'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 14' 6''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aubusson western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aubusson western european rugs 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 western european rugs 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 western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Eric Cohler, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, and Aubusson Manufacture. 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 western european rugs 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 $450,000 while the average work can sell for $5,496.