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
Traditional Carpet Floral Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful asymmetrical floral design woven on an ivory blue background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colo...
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1990s British Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug
France, circa 1870
Handwoven.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Aubusson Chinese Needlepoint Carpet, 09'11 x 13'09
Located in Dallas, TX
77205 Vintage French Aubusson Floral Trellis Needlepoint Chinese Rug with Chintz Style. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Chintz style, thi...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty small 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design of tapestries from 18th or 18th centuries, with the nature and with trees with bird and the river, a country house behind,...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool, Silk
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 Western European Rugs
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Wool
1920's Antique Golden Spanish Savonnerie Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77421 Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, 09'01 x 11'11. Antique Spanish Savonnerie rugs are luxurious, high-quality wool carpets inspired by the French Savonnerie style but infused with...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
77257 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'08 x 07'01. Woven with the soul of a bygone aristocracy, this handwoven antique French Aubusson tapestry is a singular tr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
1068 - Beautiful and Large 19th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in Paris, FR
1068 - Beautiful and large 19th century French Aubusson rug with a beautiful decorative design in French Louis XIV style, and natural colors, completely hand-woven with wool on a cot...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 11x13 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to our European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and believed to...
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Bobyrug’s Pretty Mid Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French needlepoint tapestry featuring a stunning garden design with birds and vibrant colors. Hand-embroidered using the needlepo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
72780 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson tapestry wall hanging. This antique French Aubusson tapestry with French Romanticism is a work of art. The historic worth far exceeds ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage René Fumeron Pictorial Tapestry “Calypso” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Rene Fumneron, entitled “Calypso”, handwoven in...
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design . and with beautiful colours, entirely woven with wool And cotton on Jacquard looms
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blush Pink Carpet Aubusson Rug Vase Floral Area Rug Handwoven Home Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory background, cream green, and Rust red Blush Pink border. This elegant piece's ...
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1990s British Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th-early 18th century, depicting a knight embracing a woman in classical dress, beside a man carrying a sword on horseback, a wo...
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17th Century European Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very beautiful vintage French Cogolin rug Aubusson design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Aubusson style Cogolin rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours , entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Detti's Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "Hunting with Hounds," depicts a scene of wealth and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rococo Aubusson Rug Beige Pink Handwoven Carpet Wool Livingroom Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven by Aubusson with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on a beige-pink background with accents of coffee, burgundy, and ivory. This e...
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1890's Portuguese Aubusson Arraiolos Rug, French Romanticism Meets Maximalism
Located in Dallas, TX
77321 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Rug, 16'03 x 21'05. A celebration of French Romanticism reimagined through the lens of preeminent Portuguese craftsmanship, this oversized antique ...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug 7'8" x 8'8"
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Small Floral Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin: France, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Autumn-winter »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Automne-Hiver» ( Autumn-winter ) and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules Pansu workshops...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Vintage Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Little vintage Aubusson style embroidered rug with floral design and nice colors, wool.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Circa 1890 Gold French Aubusson Rug Carpet, 21' x 32'
Located in New York, NY
21' x 32'. This ivory ground and delicate floral ornaments of this Second Empire carpet make it seem even bigger than its already ample scale. Huge whirlpool spirals fill he corners ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug 12'10" x 15'7"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug, country of origin: France, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French 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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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique Century French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty antique french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design from the nature with an eagle. Woven on Jacquard loom with wool and cotton.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century needlepoint tapestry with beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered in needlepoint method with wool and silk.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty fine antique silk french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in the garden, two women sitting and talking while a man plays music, with nice light colours with yello...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Empire Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson rug with beautiful floral Empire style design (First French Empire of the early 19th century), and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Panel Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French panel tapestry, from the late 20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven at renowned workshops in jacquard looms in France by wool acrylic ...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Jean Lurcat Pictorial Tapestry “The Bribeur” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Lurcat, entitled “The Bribeur”, handwoven i...
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Napoleon the Third Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 19th century large french savonnerie rug with beautiful floral Napoleon the third design and nice natural colors with a pink field co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson “Louis XIV” allegorical tapestry from the late 17th or early 18th century, depicting an allegory of Spring, with Flora crowned b...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French hand printed tapestry with beautiful design of the famous medieval museum tapestry called Vendanges (gra...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ reading”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a design of an medieval museum design tapestry titled «La Lecture »
Showing A young man reads verses to the lady he is ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style medieval museum design Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval Rhenish tapestry (1480-1490) Basel (Switzerland), representing a royal court of France, the arms of France, with b...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice french tapestry with beautiful gallant scenes with lovers on the beach and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pretty antique 17th century French Aubusson Tapestry fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite fragment of a border of a French Aubusson tapestry from the middle of the 17th century, featuring a beautiful design of flowers and nice natural colours, entirely hand wov...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry « lumberjacks »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestry representing « Les Boucherons », with Beautiful colours with green background, blue, pink, yellow, red a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Missoni Rug
By Missoni
Located in Ferrara, IT
This vintage Missoni designer rug is a striking and vibrant piece that combines bold colors, large-scale floral design, and impeccable craftsmanship. W...
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Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design with a nice gallant scene with a couple and a dog, with beautiful colours with green, blue, pink, yellow and red, entirely...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nice French Jaquar Gobelin Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French tapestry with nice design of the party in town, and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Aubusson Design Blue, White Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Aubusson design blue, white rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 7'10" × 9'10" (238 × 299 cm).
Contemporary rugs are famous for their diverse designs and astonishing quality of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aubusson Style Rug Designed by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eric Cohler
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson style rug designed by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 8'10" (182 × 269 cm)
Color: beige, brown
A modern Aubusson style rug designed by the famous interior des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry Aubusson Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful tapestry Aubusson style, woven on jacquard loom, mid-20th century. Wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Melograno Aubusson Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Melograno Aubusson design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 8'0" (243 × 243 cm).
This modern rug, available through Doris Leslie Blau, redefines conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Orange by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade wool rug in brown and orange by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm).
This modern rug, available through Doris Leslie Blau, redefines contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Aubusson Design Beige Rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson design beige rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'10" × 8'8" (177 × 264 cm).
This marvelous flat-weave rug is bound to change your interior for the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese 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.