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.
French Louis XVI Child's Chair with Original Aubusson Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XVI Child's chair with original Aubusson upholstery, circa 1890 The original Aubusson upholstery is a bit faded after the past 130+...
Wood
$3,315 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract upholstery. Very special and aesthetic effect. Excellent conditions, restored and wax-po...
Walnut, Fabric
$1,363Sale Price|34% Off
H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
Wood
$615Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 15.56 in D 16.34 in
Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century Turned beech, with patina, The fabric in a good quality. Two marks in the velvet, nothing dist...
Beech, Velvet
$1,509 / set
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
Silk, Walnut
$4,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
Giltwood
$1,657Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 31.5 in W 12.6 in D 13.39 in
Rare Pair of Brass Child's Chairs Attributed to Marc Du Plantier, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and cool kid’s brass chairs attributed to Marc Du Plantier and made in the early 1960s. Beautiful geometric brass design towers to newly upholstered water green velvet seats by ...
Brass
$1,895 / set
H 27 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Early French Louis XVI Style Child’s Chairs in Chartreuse Damask, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A holiday treat! This is a pair of early French Louis XVI style children’s chairs in vintage chartreuse damask. The gray frame is cerused and in very good condition. One seat shows n...
Damask, Wood
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 16 in D 18.25 in
Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved pair of French Louis XVI style cameo back side chairs, circa 1940, showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each chair features a beautifully carved be...
Beech
Unavailable|$3,800 / set
H 42.5 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany side chairs, circa 1890. Outstanding pair of marvelous carved mahogany side chairs in Classic ...
Mahogany
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...
Walnut
$5,565 / set
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Wiener Werkstätte Modernist Chairs in Walnut, Original Taupe Velvet Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century pair of Wiener Werkstätte Modernist chairs in walnut, original taupe velvet upholstery, still usable. Measures cm: H100/50, W 45, D 45.
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Child's Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful and charming child's chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained pine and beechwood with iron supports. A wonderful accent piece for any chil...
Iron
Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite pair of giltwood armchairs in the Louis XVI style with original Aubusson tapestry covers in gold tones. Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine set exhibits richly c...
Tapestry, Giltwood, Upholstery, Silk, Wool
Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite pair of giltwood armchairs in the Louis XVI style with original Aubusson tapestry covers in gold tones. Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine set exhibits richly c...
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk, Upholstery
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H 19.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
18th Century, French Paint Decorated & Tapestry Upholstered High Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 18th century. A very fine high stool (19.25" h) - in original yellow and green paint. The legs are of traditional turned style and seat is upholstered in 18th century or ear...
Tapestry, Wood
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H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 15.95 in
Victorian Aubusson Needlework Footstool Claw & Ball Carved Wood Foot Bench
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique early Victorian footstool with finely detailed hand-carved claw and ball feet made of walnut wood, upholstered with a rich ornated Aubusson tapestry with an heraldic lion ...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wool, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
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H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in
Woven Tapestry Cushion or Pillow in Aubusson style, French, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful woven tapestry pillow or cushion depicting a Lady playing a Lyre in a woodland setting, all in the Aubusson style, with a pom pom wool fringe to the outer edge, w...
Tapestry, Wool
French Style Aubusson Needlepoint Bench
Located in Redding, CT
French style Aubusson needlepoint bench. Whimsical intricate design includes butterflies, ladybugs and flowers. Extremely feminine and delicate the c...
Wool, Wood