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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
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' 10'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Tunisian Hand Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty vintage Tunisian tapestry with beautiful design of the bazaar in the town, with beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton ...
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Carpet Vintage Aubusson Style Rug 1980 French- Pink and Beige Wool Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Light up your interior floors with this handmade carpet high-quality Vintage Aubusson rug, with a central medallion design- hand-woven in 1980 with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool, an...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Late 20th Century Aubusson Carpet ( 14' 3'' x 19' - 435 x 580 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Aubusson Carpet ( 14' 3'' x 19' - 435 x 580 cm )
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1980s Chinese Vintage 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' x 14' 4''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle 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' x 14' 3''.
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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
Nice mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of a couple in love, inside the forest, with trees, flowers and some birds. in the background we can see a house...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful large antique French Aubusson rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large Antique French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century, meticulously handwoven in wool on Aubusson looms. Featuring a Louis XVI-style floral design in lovely light h...
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Early 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: 9' 10'' x 10' 3”.
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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.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Silk

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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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

Materials

Wool, Silk

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' 1" x 12'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1860s Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
73014 Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry, 05'00 x 07'00. French Aubusson tapestries are exquisite handwoven textiles originating from the town of Aubusson in central France. Craft...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Silk

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

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Chinese Aubusson Carpet with Traditional French Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79143 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 08'10 x 11'07. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug offers a glimpse into a world where artistry and elegance reign. At the heart of i...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Little Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique French Savonnerie rug with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
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Early 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: 10' 11'' x 15' 10''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique 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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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: 11' 1'' x 15' 5''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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

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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

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Cotton

Aubusson Carpet from the 19th Century, N° 1241
Located in Paris, FR
A rare 19th century Aubusson carpet of dimention with very pretty color- N° 1241 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present...
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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: 9'11'' x 14'5''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Jaquar tapestry with beautiful rural Aubusson style design and nice colors, mechanical woven with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Midcentury Knotted Aubusson Savonnerie Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful knotted rug with a nice floral design of Louis XVI (Louis 16th) Savonnerie’s, beautiful colors with pink, blue, green and brown colors. Entirely knotted with Wool velvet on...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Green French Aubusson Rug 8'6 x 13'8
Located in New York, NY
8'6 x 13'8. The central ivory medallion with wonderfully detailed floral emblems sits on a green field enclosed by a wonderful encroaching border. The Aubusson workshops, on the rive...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of town and nice colors, made by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool.   
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Rustic tapestry from the late 19th century after an original painting by the French painter François Boucher (1703-1770), 'The Cherry Picking'. This theme was succe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

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

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Needlepoint French Rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry or rug, with a floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with wool and silk on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Pretty Fine vintage French Aubusson Tapestry “Claude Monet” design by R Four
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design of the French painter Claude Monet, with beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven at renowned Robrt Four workshop...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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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

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

French carpet ( Savonnerie ) around 1950 in wool, N° 1231
Located in Paris, FR
Savonnerie carpet circa 1950 in wool - N° 1231 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry, Carpets and Textiles...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s nice vintage French needlepoint rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French Aubusson style rug with nice floral design and beautiful colours with light blue and white, pink, orange and green, entirely hand embroidered by needlepoint...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool

Contemporary Melograno Aubusson Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Melograno Aubusson design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'0" × 8'0" (243 × 243 cm). This modern rug, available through Doris Leslie Blau, redefines conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of women at the water's edge with beautiful colors, woven with wool and cotton with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing. ✨✨✨...
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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

Materials

Wool, Silk

Beautiful Antique European Embroidered Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 18th century European embroidery with a beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Silk

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' 7” x 6' 6”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique French Napoleon the Third Tablecloth
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century French tablecloth from Napoleon the third period, wool.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Western European Rugs

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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

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Wool, Silk

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

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Wool

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with o...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool

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

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our Wonderful Palace Size Hand Tufted Rug. This exquisite piece, crafted in China during the 1970s-1980s, showcases a stunning design reminiscent of...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Cream with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x18 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 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

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

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

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Tapestry « Perseus »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Aubusson tapestry from the latter half of the 20th century. Featuring a captivating design reminiscent of medieval tapestries, it por...
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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

Vintage Rug Cream Carpet Oriental Rugs, Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This wool rug is one of the unusual oriental rugs of the 1970s which are Art Deco rugs in the excellent condition with Cream background color contrasting the stylish border and the m...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Jaquar Tapestry Maximilien's Hunt Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover an exquisite vintage French Aubusson-style tapestry featuring a legendary Maximillian Hunt's design, boasting beautiful colors. Meticulously woven with wool using the 'point d’Halluin...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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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