Aubusson Furniture
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.
18th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century Spanish Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Nepalese Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Silk
1970s Chinese Vintage Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Early 2000s Nepalese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s European Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century Indian Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1990s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1850s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1960s Turkish Vintage Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1990s French Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
2010s Indian Aubusson Furniture
Silk
18th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1960s Turkish Vintage Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1880s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Silk
19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century English Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1950s French Vintage Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1950s Turkish Vintage Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s French Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Indian Aubusson Furniture
Wool
18th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
1990s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1990s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1990s French Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Tapestry
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
18th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Furniture
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool
1990s Chinese Aubusson Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material