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
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
Modern French monogrammed rug - 2m30x1m70 - N° 1330
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower;
We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, rugs, kilims and old and also contemporary textiles.
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1940s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful large antique fine french savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing an exquisite antique French Savonnerie rug with a stunning floral design in the Napoleon III style. This exceptional piece features beautiful natural colors and is meticu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage French Mechanical Jaquar Tapestry Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative French Jaguar tapestry panel with nice design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Little Antique Aubusson Flat Rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century Aubusson tapestry/rug from the Napoleon III period. Featuring a stunning floral design in vibrant colors, including a pink-orange field, and accents of pi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson genre tapestry from the 18th century, featuring a rustic scene in which a youth plays his instrument for his damsel, who is reposing in the clearing of a forest. En...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim's Custom European Style Rug Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8 x 10 rug joins the European collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from a variety of geometric patterns and neoclassical sensibilities affectionately dubbed “Cartegena”...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French tapestry with nice galant design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77528 Antique French Aubusson Modern Area rug with Scalloped Orb Pattern and Biophilic Design. Drawing inspiration from Robert Delaunay and Sonia Delaunay with Japanese influence, th...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Aubusson Mandaroux Tapestry in Green with Pictorial Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a mid-century original by French artist Mandaroux, handwoven in wool and originating from Franc...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s nice American Vintage Hook Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite American Hook Rug featuring a stunning floral design. Crafted with meticulous American needlework, this piece showcases the artistry of wool velvet on a cotton foundation. ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Aubusson Runner Rug Pair in Gold with Floral Medallions 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—both masterpieces of the French Neoclassical flatweave style and t...
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1910s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally made for covering the seat of an armchair with a beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely and finely h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Wool
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Luxurious Very Fine Silk French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful Aubusson tapestry with very beautiful gallant scene design and light colors, entirely and very finely handwoven with silk.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
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Silk
Bobyrug’s Vintage hand printed French Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage 17th century Aubusson style hand printed tapestry. With very beautiful design of hunt, medieval design, on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Antique Long French Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century french Aubusson fragment of a tapestry with nice design and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Maximilian Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of older tapestries probably with Maximilian historical design, and nice...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 6' x 9'1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1910s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century french tapestry with a medieval design 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
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
Materials
Wool, Jute, 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 Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry or Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style tapestry or bed cover or tablecloth, with beautiful floral design and nice light colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Aubusson rug with petit point 19th century - N°902
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson rug with petit point 19th century - N°902
Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of
tapestries, carpets, kilims...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jaquar 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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Green Chinese Rug
By Savonnerie
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Chinese rug with an elegant all-over floral design throughout.
Mesaures: 12'8'' x 19'5''.
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20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Needlepoint Rug, N° 1179
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty needlepoint rug from the 19th century with very pretty fresh colors.
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to prese...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Square Vintage Aubusson Style Rug with Floral Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 15x15 vintage square rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterful Spanish approach to French Aubusson rugs of the Neoclassical flatweave ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Chinese rug with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with yellow field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century french tapestry with a museum medieval design and beautiful colors with blue field, mechanical Jaquar manufact...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nice mid century CNA Savonnerie rug, reduced
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning Savonnerie rug that boasts a beautiful floral design reminiscent of the Louis XV style. Crafted with meticulous care, this rug features a harmonious blend of e...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Massive Antique French Palace Size Aubusson Rug 19'9x49'
Located in New York, NY
Massive antique French Palace size Aubusson rug, 19'9 x 49'. Now this is a special rug! Clearly it was a special commission when new. The room for...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century french tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century mahal rug with nice floral design, in the style of European savonnerie rugs, and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique fine French Aubusson Tapestry, flowerpot
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite mid-century French Aubusson tapestry. Adorned with a captivating design featuring a charming flowerpot on a tablecloth, it showcases ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Blush Pink Aubusson Rug Traditional Carpet Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Floral
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. This elegant piece's colou...
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french tapestry with a design of a armor, Mecanicien Jaquar woven manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nice Antique Needlepoint European Rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century European (probably french) needlepoint tapestry or rug, with a design of antique French savonnerie rugs in the style of Louis XVI (the 16th) and beautiful color...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige-Brown with Medallion and Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x13 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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1910s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice gallant decor, hunting and beautiful colors, extremely finely hand woven with silk and wool.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
669 - 19th Century Needlepoint Rug Floral
Located in Paris, FR
669 - 19th century needlepoint rug floral.
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Beauvais French Style Wool Tapestry, 05'00 X 06'07
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
Located in Dallas, TX
73699 Beauvais French Style Tapestry, The Collation the Story of the Emperor of China 05'00 x 06'07. This handwoven wool French Style tapestry is a reproduction of the Beauvais Tapestry from: The Collation The Story of the Emperor of China. Reproduced as a European representation of the Emperor of China, K’ang Xi who reigned from 1661-1721. This Beauvais French Style Tapestry is a replication after cartoons by Guy-Louis Vernansal, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, and Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay, about 1697 - 1705. The tapestry depicts a scene of the Chinese emperor and empress enjoying a meal. They are surrounded by attendants and seated at a round table before a tiled pavilion. While the imperial couple are served tea and fruit, a servant reaches up behind them to remove a platter from a buffet of golden dishes and blue-and-white porcelain vases arranged in the European fashion. Seated on a stool to the left, a female musician with a monkey at her feet plays a stringed instrument resembling a sitar. In the center, a dwarf dances...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
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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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Pillow with Baroque Style, Tête de Femme Aphrodite
Located in Dallas, TX
78616 Antique French Aubusson Pillow, 01'06 x 01'00.
Reflecting elements of both Baroque and Renaissance, this handwoven antique French Aubusson pillow is a captivating vision of wov...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Bobyrug’s Pretty Mid Century French Aubusson Tapestry by Chantal Aynes
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful abstract design of a city ( at the left top of the tapestry there’s the monogram of the name of the artist, «chA» and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
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.