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.
An Autumnal Aviary: Late 18th Century Aubusson Masterpiece of Tranquil Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78236 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 04'01 x 06'00. This handwoven wool antique French Aubusson tapestry dates to the late 18th century, a moment when refined taste shifted toward...
Wool
$742Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Carpet French Aubusson Rug, Cream Wool Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Are you looking for a new accessory to introduce into your home? Then look no further! This elegant piece features a subtle colour palette of cream and beige that make up the symmetr...
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Royal Aubusson Manufactury Tapestry 18th – After Jean-Baptis Oudry - N 1570
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
An Exceptional and Important french Tapestry from Royal Aubusson Manufactury the Tapestry in France , 18th Century – After Jean-Baptiste Oudry No. 1570 Period: 18th century Conditio...
Wool, Silk
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
The Royal Verdure: A Late 19th Century Aubusson Masterpiece of Pastoral Splendor
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Located in Dallas, TX
78831 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 06'10 x 09'08. The Royal Verdure: Late 19th Century Aubusson Masterpiece of Oudry’s Pastoral Splendor. Woven in the ...
Wool, Silk
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...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "birds"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...
Wool, Cotton
$55,999Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Style Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis
By Francesco Albani, Peter Paul Rubens, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis Wall Hanging 13'09 x 09'05. A rare jewel from the heart of 18th-century France, this handwoven wool and silk Aubusson verdure tapestry offers more than aesthetic beauty—it is a portal to a bygone era of aristocratic grandeur and mythological reverence. Woven by master artisans whose skill and devotion were reserved for the noble elite, this extraordinary tapestry captures the romantic tragedy of Venus and Adonis in a style that pays homage to the great Italian Baroque painters—Francesco Albani...
Wool, Silk
Beautiful vintage Aubusson style French Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite tapestry from the second half of the 20th century, featuring a design with a family at the beach This captivating piece depicts a scene with three women, a child and a man,...
Cotton, Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Place this long and narrow antique tapestry in a staircase or in between two windows for a pop of color. Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely verdure wall p...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
$20,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aubusson is a town on the Ceruse River in central France. It has been famed for its carpets as well as tapestries since the 15th century. Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry techn...
Wool
1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique rug is a majestic Aubusson from circa 1850, originating from Europe. Unlike the Chinese rugs you’ve explored, this piece represents the pinnacle of 19th-century European...
Wool
A Herculean Masterpiece: Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Mythical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79489 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 07'10 x 06'10. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry is an extraordinary masterpiece that channels the grandeur of European c...
Wool
Pretty French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry "médiéval"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the late 20th century or early 21th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the 15th century tapestry style. Beautiful medieval-style tapestry featuring ...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a gallant village scene. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France, this masterpiece showcases couples by the rive...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite late 20th-century French tapestry featuring the enchanting design 'VERDURE AU MOULIN' after François Boucher. Capturing nature in its most picturesque form, adorned with p...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage decorative tapestry featuring a charming European village street scene. The artwork depicts narrow cobblestone pathways, pastel-colored buildings, flower-filled windows, smal...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Antique Circa 1890 Green French Aubusson Rug, 8' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
8' x 9'. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The de...
Wool
Beautiful antique fine french handwoven Aubusson tapestry « The man with dog »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant early 20th-century Aubusson tapestry, showcasing a charming pastoral scene in soft, muted tones. The composition features a serene countryside landscape with lush trees, a fl...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
1920s Ivory Floral Medalion Antique European Flatweave Wool Chain Stitch Rug
Located in New York, NY
this Early 20th Century European carpet is a magnificent representation of the historic Aubusson design heritage. Handcrafted circa 1920, this investment-grade specimen commands the ...
Wool
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "dog and birds"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78244 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 4'00 x 4'09. Woven in the famed workshops of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique French tapestry conjures th...
Wool
Pretty Vintage French needlepoint Tapestry “winegrowers"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French needlepoint tapestry featuring an alteration from the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (gra...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Verdure Aubusson tapestry signed - Couple of Deer in an Undergrowth - No. 1414
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
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 old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Wool, Silk
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry " women with birds " by Rene Fumeron
By Aubusson Manufacture, Rene Fumeron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French Aubusson tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design of the renowned french Painter Rene Fumeron. A French artist born in 1921 and died in 2004...
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This is absolutely lovely antique 19th century French Aubusson Tapestry pillow with flowers with a velour backing. It measures: 15 x 12 inches. Excellent condition. Complimentary S...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Large early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LYON, FR
French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious vegetation. Created in Aubusson, located in central France. Interestingly this vertical w...
Wool, Silk
Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «rest in the forest»
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 18th-century french Aubusson fragment tapestry depicting an elegant scene of two people rest set in the heart of a wooded. The color palette, dominated by shades of blue, ...
Wool, Silk
THE OWL IN THE CUPBOARD, Jean Lurçat - Freznch Tapestry TABARD Aubusson - N 1553
By Tabard, Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat Era: 20th century Style: 1950s-1960s design Condition: Perfect condition Material: Tapestry Width: 253 cm Height: 155 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition,...
Wool
French Antique verdure Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wool and silk late 17th Century French Tapestry from the historical Aubusson Manufacture decorated with greenery and foliage border. Oasis of greenery and peace- bucolic sce...
Wool, Silk
Flemish Tapestry 17th Century - Greenery With Owl - H2m70xl2m25 - N° 1430
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Flemish French Tapestry (Manufactury of Flandres) 17th century - Greenery with Owl - H2m70xL2m25 - No. 1430 Clean, revised and lined with velcro A stone's throw from the Eiffel Towe...
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant design on the beach with beautiful colors, woven with Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience...
Wool, Cotton
pretty mid century French jacquard tapestry « gallant tavern scene »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite French tapestry featuring a charming scene of gallant tavern, This tapestry depicts a gallant or pastoral genre scene, typical of the Rococo...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Vintage Signed Aubusson Square Tapestry “Summer Light” by Matégot - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x7 vintage French Aubusson square tapestry titled “Summer Light”, handwoven in wool and based on a cartoon by Mathieu Matégot (1910–2001), executed by the renowned Ateliers Pin...
Wool
Tapestry Jean Lurcat "Blue Coral" Atlerie Suzanne Goubely-gatien N° 1416
By Suzanne Goubely Atelier, Jean Lurçat
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 old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Wool
Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643
By Charles Le Brun, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century, "the Triumph Of Flora" N 1643 Artist: D'apres Charles Le Brun Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 17th Century "The Tri...
Wool, Silk
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Botanical Green Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 antique French Aubusson rug is a distinguished wool piece from France dating to circa 1890-1900. The rug features an elegant botanical floral composition rendered in soft i...
Wool
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry "shepherds"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a beautiful scene with shepherds in the fields, near a river. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France. Embrace t...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
pretty antique large Spanish Savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful large Savonnerie rug with beautiful floral design in style of Louis XVI and beautiful colours with blue, green, yellow, brown, purple and white, entirely hand knotted with...
Wool, Jute, Cotton
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating medieval design. Woven with precision on a Jacquard loom using a blend of wool and cotton, this tapestry is a t...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Wonderful antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry « lady and licorn, Taste »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 15th-century museum tapestry based on the series of ...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Nice 17th century Flemish tapestry fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique 17th-Century Flemish Tapestry Fragment – Pastoral Scene Beautiful 17th-century Flemish tapestry fragment, depicting a charming pastoral scene with elegantly dressed figures,...
Wool, Silk
Rugs On Net Century French Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Tapestry Antique Tapestry French Ivory 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional French tapestry presents a highly detailed pastoral scene, evoking th...
Wool
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "dog and birds"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...
Wool, Cotton
$899Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Pillow Cushion
Located in New York, NY
This is absolutely lovely antique late 18th century French Aubusson Tapestry pillow with flowers. It measures: 10 x 15 inches. Excellent condition. Complimentary Shipping!
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Pretty antique French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry panel "hunting"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant French tapestry from the mid 20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional 18th century Aubusson style, Elevate your space with the charm of this beautiful...
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Tapestry pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
A stunning 18th-century French tapestry pillow measuring 15” x 10”, featuring intricate woven motifs in soft, muted earth tones. The design includes scrolling foliage and classical f...
Wool, Feathers
French Greenery Tapestry Aubusson Manufactury 19th century - N° 1630
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century Style: Greenery Condition: Excellent Material: Wool & Silk Width: 190 cm Height: 160 cm Depth: 0.5 cm This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cle...
Wool, Silk
$16,250
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.
Wool
pretty Antique French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry, chair or cushion cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite fragment of an French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a natural design , Woven on a Jacquard loom with wool. Ori...
Wool
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English Needlepoint from the Late-18th Century with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'10 x 6'1. This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...
Wool
1930s Ivory Green Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Carpet 14'2"x23' Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Carpet ( 14'2" x 23' - 432 x 702 ) Antique Oversized Portugal Floral, Medallion Stitched Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional Portuguese t...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite midcentury Egyptian tapestry, inspired by the Ramsès Wissa Wassef School Tapestries. Featuring a stunning nature-themed design with animals, birds, and fish, adorned with v...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty wide vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry «King Arthur legend
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Elegant large vintage French tapestry depicting a legendary scene of the King Arthur. Elevate your space with the charm of this beautifully crafted and woven tapestry woven by wool...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a gallant village scene. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France, this masterpiece showcases couples by the rive...
Wool, Cotton
Aubusson tapestry, Robert Four Manufactory - On the Nie, Louis Toffoli - N° 1594
By atelier robert four, Toffoli
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson tapestry, Robert Four Manufactory - On the Nie, Louis Toffoli - 137cm L x 90cm H - No. 1594 Artist: Louis Toffoli: On the Nile Period: 20th Century Style: 1950s-60s Design C...
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...
Wool, Cotton
pretty vintage French medieval design screen printed tapestry «gallant parties»
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...
Cotton, Wool
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with nice medieval design and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome...
Wool, Cotton