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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
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 Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage large Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and with beautiful colours, woven with wool And cotton on Jacquard looms ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century french Jaquar tapestry with beautiful « Carmen » design and nice golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Mécanique Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry with nice design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

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

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Halluin Manufacturing Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing the magnificent "Along the River" French tapestry designed by British artist Harris Rightway. This captivating piece depicts women drawing water from the river and engage...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure tapestry panel from the late 19th century, depicting a heron in front of a lake, surrounded by foliage and with a cottage in the distance, and presenting a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 3' x 6'6" - 92 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 3' x 6'6" - 92 x 198 )
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78082 Vintage French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style 09'10 x 14'04. Flourishing in technique and trend from the middle of the 17th ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design with lovers playing at beach and nice colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton ✨✨✨ "Experi...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Hand-knotted Wool Traditional Red French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Aubusson flatweave rug features an eau-de-nil field with a central ivory oval containing a large floral and leafy spray within a narrow shaded green and raspberry-red ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Pillow with Baroque Style, Visage de Femme Aphrodite
Located in Dallas, TX
78617 Antique French Aubusson Pillow, 01'01 x 00'11. Reflecting elements of Greco-Roman mythology with meticulous details and texture, this handwoven antique French Aubusson pillow i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk, Velvet

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76845 late 19th century antique French Aubusson rug with Romantic Rococo Style. With bountiful Aubusson roses and French Provincial style, this Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson palace rug was spared no expense. A decorative centre medallion of roses is rendered in rich and refined variegated shades of pink and blush to the luscious olive green foliage. Regal, refined and opulent, French Provincial style is always trending. Whether cozy casual of French country or the lavish Rococo, this antique Aubusson rug will create an ambiance of romantic luxury. Antique Aubusson carpets rugs characterize the formal grace and elegance of classical European and French design. These European rugs were made for the royal palaces, gifts and other important commissions. European, Aubusson carpets and French Savonnerie rugs are typically decorated with swags, florals and vines in baskets, garlands in soft pastel colors, on a dominant ivory field. This Late 19th Century Aubusson rug...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion over Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x23 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven...
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1920s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Botanical Green Rug Art Nouveau Carpet Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical large-scale botanical Rug design woven on an ivory blue/ Green background with accents of cream green and ivor...
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1990s English Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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

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Wool

Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Beautiful New Floral Design Bessarabian Style Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful floral design Aubusson style with beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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 Western European Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Aubusson Rug Pink Beige Handwoven Floral Carpet Wool Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical pink floral design on an ivory blue background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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

Antique English Needlepoint Rug
Located in New York, NY
An English needlepoint carpet from the turn of the 20th century. A rosette wreath medallion serves as the focal point around an all-over field with sparse floral patterns and gracefu...
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Early 20th Century English Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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. ✨✨✨ "Experience...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with beautiful design of river and villagers, and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Aubusson Runner in Beige-Cream with Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of 4x8 antique Aubusson runner rugs are an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style and one o...
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1910s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Round Rug Size: 13'8" × 13'8" (416 × 416 cm) This exceptional 19th-century French Aubusson round rug epitomizes the elegance and refinement of European courtl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful asymmetrical floral design woven on a red background with cream-green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour and d...
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1990s British Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 17'1" × 18'6" (520 × 563 cm) This magnificent French Aubusson rug, woven circa 1920, is a tour de force of color, craftsmanship, and class...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Aubusson Style Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful handwoven Aubusson design rug with beautiful Louis XVI style design and nice colors with green, pink, yellow and blue, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Jean Picart Le Doux Square Tapestry “Concerto de Ravel” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x5 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Picart Le Doux, entitled “Concerto de Ravel...
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Aubusson Rug Handwoven Carpet Navy Blue Wool Needlepoint Home Decor
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 Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Wonderful French Aubusson style needlepoint Tapestry « Les Amours »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with nice design of « Les Amours » (the loves). This Renaissance artwork portrays a dilligent but merry band of cherubic children toiling ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
73625 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'06 x 09'00. An opportunity reserved for the most discerning collectors, this one-of-a-kind, handwoven French Rococo Aubus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

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

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Aubusson Rug in Red with Medallion Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from France circa 1740-1750, this 11x15 antique rug is a rare acquisition in both period and design—possibly among the works of Jean-Joseph Dumon...
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1740s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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' 9" x 13' 11".
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Four bouquet-centered corner cartouches anchor emphatic giant dark brown pointed L-shapes. The small eggshell field is gently convex or lobed and shows the inevitable rose bouquet in...
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Early 1900s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown and Cream with Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x17 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 Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique English Needlepoint from the Late-18th Century with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'10 x 6'1. This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Brown Floral Wool French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, French Aubusson rug has a fox-brown field with diagonal rows of soft terracotta-brown four petal flowerheads, an outer band of linked laurel leaves linking ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pile Aubusson rug France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley. handwoven
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Aubusson Rug Traditional French Carpet Handwoven Floral Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory beige and blue rug background with accents of cream, green and ivory. This ele...
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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 Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Flatweave Rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 12x17 antique Aubusson flatweave is a rare oversized rug among French tapestry weaves. Its design features borders with vine scrolls and carto...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Floral Rug in Beige and Pink
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 10x11 antique Aubusson flatweave rug enjoys beige and pink tones with finely detailed cartouches and floral patterns in the transitional Frenc...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Silk

Early 19th Century Handmade Brown Wool Floral French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique French Aubusson rug features a tobacco-brown field with diagonal rows of light terracotta-orange floral motifs and a delicate similarly coloured scrolling outer band wit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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 Western European Rugs

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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 Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Beige Aubusson Rug Area Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Floral Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory beige background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colo...
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus Size: 8'9" × 8'9" (266 × 266 cm) Color: Beige, Lavender, Yellow This exceptional round Aubusson rug...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x16 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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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty French Aubusson style Halluin Jacquard Tapestry “ hunters' rest stop”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful French Aubusson style Jacquard Halluin tapestry with nice design of hunters at town and beautiful colors, women on mechanical Jacquard looms...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim's Handwoven Aubusson Flat Weave Style Green, Pink, Beige Floral Rug
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 Western European Rugs

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Wool

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

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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.

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