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
French Antique Aubusson Rug, with Medallion and Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 12x14 French Antique Aubusson rug features a play of medallion and all over style with floral patterns particularly acanthus motifs, the curvaceous garlands i...
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1780s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay.
Measures: 10’1” H x 7’0” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Late 18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78236 Late 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 04'01 x 06'00. Bathed in the soft glow of Rococo refinement, this handwoven antique French Aubusson tapestry from th...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant design on the beach with beautiful colors, woven with Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
pretty vintage French medieval design screen printed tapestry «gallant parties»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French hand printed tapestry with beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, meticulously hand-printed on a cotton fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style hand printed tapestry medieval design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of an 15th century Flanders tapestry with a design titled « La battue » (the...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique French tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing, woven with wool and cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval design and nice colors, hand printed on cotton foundation
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage European Aubusson Floral Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
71037 Vintage Machine Made Aubusson Rug, 02'03 x 04'00. Infuse a floral design with a touch of nostalgic charm, and sprinkle in a dash of romanti...
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Late 20th Century European Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'3' x 13' - 282 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'3' x 13' - 282 x 396 )
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1870s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Fine antique Aubusson tapestry, with a beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with red, pink, purple, green and yellow, entirely handwoven, with wool and silk on cotton foundation, originally made for a sofa cover...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Aubusson Flatweave in Green and Pink with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1890-1900, this 5x6 antique Aubusson flatweave style rug features a green and pink field, with beige medallions. It's an unusually rare design, given its lar...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring several women and children in the foreground, tending to various chores while seated in a grassy field, with ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson 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' 1'' x 15' 5''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 design from the Napoleon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Aubusson Rug Petit-Point circa 1880 - 117x62 Cm - No. 1213
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug with French Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72167 Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug, 12'06 x 13'00. A testament to the grandeur of European textile artistry, this hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Spanish Savonne...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 17th century. This tapestry describes the myth of Pan and Syrinx after Ovide’s Metamorphoses. The God Pan pursues the nymph of t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson 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
Materials
Silk
Round 20th Century Floral Blue Over-Dyed Portuguese Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Round pillow made from a 20th century French needlepoint with blue cotton back and zipper closure.
Measures: 12" x 14".
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20th Century Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Medieval Design French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry with nice design of medieval tapestries and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Jaquar Aubusson style tapestry, with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar fabric with wool woven.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
665 - Aubusson 19th Century Needlepoint Rug
Located in Paris, FR
665 - Aubusson 19th century needlepoint rug.
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice French Aubusson style needlepoint Tapestry medieval design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with nice design reproduces a segment of "The Stag at Bay" from the Netherlands. The original dates back to the late 15th century. This cop...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a gallant celebration amidst the countryside. Woven on a Jacquard loom wi...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Large Chinese Rug with Stunning French Savonnerie and Aubusson Style Floral Design
Discover the elegance of this magnificent Chinese rug! This pretty, generously sized pie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 vintage Aubusson rug represents an elegant mid-century reimagining of the Neoclassical style—an exceptional new curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection, handwov...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Jaquar Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Jaquar Aubusson style tapestry, with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar fabric with wool woven.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool
Very nice antique french savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Presenting a regal masterpiece from the prestigious Aubusson manufacturing: an exquisite early 20th-century French Savonnerie rug. This royal treasure features intricate simple and l...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Robert Debiève Floral and Pictorial Tapestry “La Forêt” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Robert Debiève, entitled “La Forêt”, handwoven i...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Aubusson Hand Knotted Beige & Blue Wool Area Rug 5' x 8.5'
Located in Dayton, OH
A classic French Aubusson rug, circa last half 20th century. Features a beige foreground with light blue and navy border. The rug is decorated with vibrant floral sprays in blue, g...
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Late 20th Century Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
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 Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Janus Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury French Janus or “point de Lys” rug with nice decorative design and beautiful colors with orange, pink, blue, yellow, green and beige, entirely handmade with...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Border Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Aubusson panel 18th century tapestry, from a border fragment, entirely handwoven with silk and wool, applied on velvet foundation.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Nice Antique Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Aubusson tapestry fragment, originally from a border of Aubusson rug or tapestry, entirely handwoven w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style « ferryman »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the exquisite charm of this mid 20th-century French tapestry, meticulously woven on Jacquard looms in French workshops. Crafted from a blend of cotton and wool it captures a...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval museum tapestry design and nice colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufactur...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Savonnerie rug with a Louis XVI style design, early 20th century with nice yellow field and purple colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundatio...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Antique French Knotted Aubusson Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Aubusson rug with a Savonnerie floral design and nice colors with brown, pink, blue and green, entirely knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 13’9” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 13' x 15'3'' - 396 x 465 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 13' x 15'3'' - 396 x 465 )
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxurious Large Antique Spanish Savonnerie Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice large Spanish Savonnerie 18th century style with beautiful decorative Louis XVI from castle of Versailles design, beautiful and light colors with green, yellow, blue and gold br...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century handcrafted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design and nice colors with blue, pink, purple, yellow and green, entirely handmade with tufted method with ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Chinese Needlepoint Rug with English Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77523, vintage Chinese needlepoint Aubusson style rug with English Cottage style. Balancing a timeless design with traditional sensibility, this hand-woven wool vintage Chinese needlepoint rug...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Aubusson Garden Carpet with Baroque Floral Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79120 Vintage Pakistani Aubusson Garden Trellis Rug, 04'01 x 06'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Aubusson garden trellis rug beautifully captures traditional el...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice hand tufted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design
Wool velvet.
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Late 20th Century Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Signed Jean-Michel Lartigaud Aubusson Tapestry “The Birds” Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1970-1980, this 3×6 vintage tapestry is a signed collectible from the Aubusson works of French weaver Jean-Michel Lartigaud “The B...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century French mechanical Jaquar made tapestry with beautiful design and light colors, machine made with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage French medieval design hand printed tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French hand printed tapestry with beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, meticulously hand-printed on a cotton fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Pretty antique religious embroidery tissue
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique French embroidered tissue for church clothes , with nice colours, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of a flowerpot with nice colours in a black background.
Entirely handwoven with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pretty distressed 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 design from the Napoleon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s wonderful French Aubusson Tapestry, flowers and butterflies design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Vintage Aubusson Tapestry: Adorn your space with timeless elegance! This stunning tapestry features intricate designs of lush pink and red flowers, complemented by verdant...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Nice Antique Little East European Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little floral rug with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century European 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.