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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
A Luminous Antique Austro Hungarian Needlepoint Rug 5 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Austro-Hungarian needlepoint, dated 1870-1874. Size: 5 ft x 6 ft (1.52 m x 1.83 m).
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette. Antique Large French Aubusson Carpet with Romantic Motifs and Delicate Color Palette. This elegant ant...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Hand Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant design with nice colors, entirely hand woven in Same method than Aubusson tapestries with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty modern Aubusson style Jaquar Tapestry,  « by Farel »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite modern design tapestry by the french painter Pierre Farel (1957–), with a nice design of « the dancer and jazz musicians » Woven by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

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' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Mid Century French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry, « L'escarpolette »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design from the painter Fragonard. "The Swing Tapestry, painted in the 18th centu...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty 18th century French Aubusson silk tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique French tapestry featuring a young woman in a medallion. Floral decoration around and a curtain in the shape of a valance abo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Nice Very Fine 19th Century French Savonnerie Runner Fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice fragment of an old French rug from Savonnerie, from the end of the 19th century, with floral designs of French rugs, and pretty colors, entirely and very finely hand-knotted wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury an...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Traditional Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory blue background with accents of cream green and ivory. Both the color and desi...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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 16' 1”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century original French Aubusson tapestry with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
77225 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher, 06'02 x 09'11. Nestled in the heart of Aubusson, France, French Aubusson tapestries have enchanted admirers since...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a captivating scene of pastoral love, showing a couple in countryside with the nature and a river ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

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' 4”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 8'11 x 12'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique French Aubusson rug carpet, circa 1890 13'4 x 16'6. Typical French Aubusson design, with the central ivory medallion surroun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique Long French Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century french Aubusson fragment of a tapestry with nice floral design and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitom...
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Late 19th Century 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

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

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Wool, Cotton

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' 1'' x 7' 4''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry representing a 17th Century view of the ancient port of Venice in Italy. In a busy quayside scene, local tra...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a captivating scene (possibly attributed to François Boucher, an 18th century French painter) of t...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century French Aubusson carpet France ca. 1950 Handwoven
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s nice mid century French Cogolin knotted tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French Cogolin rug or tapestry, with beautiful design of a flowerpot with beautiful flowers and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ ...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'7" × 14'7" (322 × 444 cm) This striking 1920s French Aubusson rug is a rare geometric departure from the style’s typ...
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Early 20th Century French 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

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Wool

Vintage Missoni Rug
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

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Wool

very beautiful large French hand knotted Aubusson rug savonnerie style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid 20th century French Aubusson rug with very beautiful floral design and nice colours with a light green background, pink, yellow, green, blue, brown and white, entirely and...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury French tapestry with a romantic design and light colors, Jaquar mechanical made with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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' 11'' x 10' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms in Halluin stitch with wool and cotton. Inspired by François Boucher, it depicts a gentleman presenting a bird to...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug – Botanical Elegance in Grandeur, Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug – Botanical Elegance in Grandeur Size: 11'8" × 16'2" (355 × 492 cm) A stunning example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this Antique Aubusson rug fro...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 10'' x 16' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design with shepherds in a romantic scene inside the countryside. and with beautiful colours, entirely woven with wool An...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty fragment of an very old Aubusson rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique large fragment from a corner of the border of an very old French Aubusson rug with beautiful design and nice colours, for using as you want ! ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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

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Silk

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry medieval design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice legendary Maximillian hunt’s design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool And cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard 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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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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' 1”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design of royal Court with knights, and very beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk, at the famous B...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful large antique fine french savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover an exquisite antique French Savonnerie rug like no other! This masterpiece captures the elegance of the Napoleon III style, boasting a stunning floral design that evokes tim...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Jute, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1870 Handwoven.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry border fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry border fragment featuring flowers With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, purple and brown, entirely hand woven ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pretty mid century savonnerie design Indian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Indian rug with a nice floral Aubusson and savonnerie design and a beautiful yellow field, and pure, red, pink, white and sky blue, entirely hand knotted with wool ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Aubusson Beljen Mills Wall Hanging, 03'09 x 05'09
Located in Dallas, TX
78682 Vintage Aubusson Beljen Mills Wall Hanging, 03'09 x 05'09. Handloomed Savonnerie style tapestries are intricately woven textiles inspired by the opulent Savonnerie carpets of 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 20th century tapestry with beautiful design of medieval Aubusson tapestries and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with the same method of Aubusson tapestries, with wool...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

pretty vintage French screen printed tapestry « bird merchants »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French screen printed tapestry by hand with beautiful design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, m...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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''
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

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

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
« Les Amours Pastorales » based on a painting by François Boucher. The amiable genre of the Pastoral is well suited to the refined and cheerful settings of the 18th century. The pai...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Jaquar Tapestry with a Modern Jean Claude Bissery Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful French tapestry with a design of Jean Claude Bissery, French artist from the second half of the 20th century, with the signature of the artist, with a beautiful modern...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Inspired Aubusson Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Inspired Aubusson Rug Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm) A contemporary traditional inspired Aubusson rug with an opulent floral design. The all over pattern includes a co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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.

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