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.
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. ✨✨✨ ...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry « deer chase »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestry representing « deer chase» (poursuite du cerf), with Beautiful colours with green background, pink, yell...
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Yellow French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'3" x 21'6" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson, France. Tapestry weave carpet. 16’ × 21’ 9” Louis XVI Period – 1780’s. This carpet is in amazingly good condition with only minimal repairs which have blended in...
Wool
French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
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
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...
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' 10'' x 10' 3”.
Wool
$11,199Sale Price|20% Off
The Versailles Bloom: A Vintage French Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
77645 Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. A paragon of French refinement and courtly grace, this handwoven wool vintage Aubusson ru...
Wool
French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry 19th Century - Numbered 2180 - No. 1410
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
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
Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
An exceptional mid 19th century French Aubusson tapestry pillow, sourced from an original antique weaving and meticulously preserved to highlight its decorative and historical value....
Wool
Antique Floral Aubusson Tapestry Runner Rug in Cream & Green, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x11 antique Aubusson tapestry runner rug is one of a rare set of twin flatweaves from turn-of-the-century France. Both handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, their design features ...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Beauvais Tapestry - The Tam-tam Player - 18th Century - N° 882
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional tapestry from the 18th century Royal Manufacture of Beauvais. Representation of a woman wearing a crown of wheat around her head and playing the Tam-tam in the garden of ...
Wool
Pair of 19th Century French Tapestry Pillows with Foliage Petite Tassels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Provincial Aubusson pillows from the 19th century, with foliage decor and petite tassels that will brighten up any sofa, canapé or settee! They are in excellent cond...
Tapestry
The Versailles Bloom: Antique French Savonnerie Rug of Courtly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
71778 Antique French Savonnerie Rug, 09'06 x 12'08. In the resplendent tradition of 17th- and 18th-century France, when Savonnerie carpets adorned the grand salons of Versailles and ...
Wool
$3,486
Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Ferrara, IT
This magnificent wall hanging tapestry, measuring 204 × 141 cm (6' 8" × 4' 7"), is a breathtaking representation of classical elegance and artistic mastery. The scene captures a roma...
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th-century French Aubusson rug Measures: 16" x 16"
Wool, Cotton, Foam
The Gilded Garden: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Parisian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
74981 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 08'10 x 12'03. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug is an ode to cultivated European elegance—an ornamental garden rendered in wool, d...
Wool
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - 3m27x2m22 - No. 1356
Located in Paris, FR
A deux pas de la Tour Eiffel Nous sommes une entreprise familiale spécialisée dans l'achat, la vente et la location de voitures. expertise de tapisseries, tapis, kilims et textiles a...
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Antique European 17th Century Embroidery Fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare antique embroidery probably french, from the 17th century, with floral design and nice natural colors, embroidered with wool, Sizes including the frame : 45...
Wool
Mid-18th Century Red, Blue, & Green Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Red, Blue, & Green Antique Pile French Aubusson Rug with a Center Medallion Made in France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley 22' 8" x 15' 4" (690.88 x 467.36 cm)
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven at Jules Pansu workshops in jacquard loom by wool and cotton. » ✨✨✨ "Exper...
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...
Cotton
Antique European Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique European Savonnerie carpet from the turn of the 19th century; signed "Gavino Stuvok" and dated "1805." Savonnerie rugs were created in the 17th century and originated ...
Wool
French Aubusson Rug 19th century – 138x182 – No. 1584
Located in Paris, FR
Rug From The Aubusson Manufactory, Napoleon III Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool This magnificent carpet, having benefited from a deep cleaning ...
Wool
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
1820s Green Yellow Antique French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 7'4" x 8'6" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet (7'4" x 8'6"-225 x 260) Antique French Floral Medallion Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1825. This exq...
Wool
1900s Rose Pink Floral Basket French Round Savonnerie Carpet 20' Round Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large, round antique high pile Savonneries carpets are rare. The four-layer round medallion shows a rosette, laurel leaves and ribbons, and loops, on a tan ground decorated with bask...
Wool
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
The Gilded Court: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Louis XVI Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79478 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 09'00 x 12'01. This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug is a study in cultivated elegance, designed to echo the ceremonial gra...
Wool
$5,906Sale Price|20% Off
Traditional Aubusson Style Rug Tapestry Area Rug Handwoven Wool
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on a beige background with accents of cream green and ivory. Both the color and design of ...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Greenery tapestry Flanders Oudenaarde - 18th century Dim 2.42x2.52 - No. 1346
Located in Paris, FR
specialized in the Purchase, Sale, Traditional Cleaning, Restoration - Conservation, Expertise - Estimation of Old and also Contemporary Tapestries, Carpets, Kilims and Textiles. We ...
Wool, Silk
$5,072Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$10,995Sale Price|38% Off
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, envisioning a wooded landscape in which several youngsters play leapfrog. Enclosed within a scrolling border of fruiting and ...
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry gallant scene
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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxu...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Antique very large french round savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing an exquisite French Savonnerie design Aubusson rug that's both exceptionally beautiful and generously sized. Adorned with a lovely floral pattern and a stunning array of ...
Wool, Cotton
$25,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Aubusson Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Wool
pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry tissue for covering
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Jacquard weaving, in rolls of long meters, of excellent quality, with floral designs in red, pink, green, blue and yellow, ...
Wool, Cotton
11'9"x15' Ivory Aubusson Flat Weave Hand Woven 100% Wool European Style Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Papyrus White, Aubusson, Flat Weave, Hand Woven, 100% Wool, European Style, Shabby Chic, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
Wool
19th century Aubusson carpet (napoleon 3) - N 910
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Aubusson carpet (napoleon 3) - N 910 Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, carpets, kilims ...
Wool
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, Lady with a Unicorn N° 1391
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, The Bestaire Of The Lady with a Unicorn - No. 1391 A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the...
Wool, Silk
$525Sale Price|30% Off
4x6.8 Ft Vintage Aubusson Inspired Turkish Handmade Wool Rug in Soft Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug inspired by French-Aubusson style rugs with a design of romantic cabbage roses in large nested cartouches in ivory, beige, salmon pink and moss green. The rug w...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french mechanical tapestry with beautiful design of a 18th century aubusson tapestry with beautiful colors, woven with mechanical ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique distressed french savonnerie design carpet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique French savonnerie design mechanical carpet with a floral design in style of Aubusson rugs and nice colours with orange, pink, yellow and white green, on a white background, m...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant scene at the town and beautiful light colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century needlepoint tapestry with beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered in needlepoint method with wool and silk.
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Jaquar Tapestry Aubusson Museum Style Medieval Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning vintage French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cluny Museum....
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool
Rugs On Net Large Square Ivory Gold Antique Floral French Flatweave Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique European Aubusson rug. Size: 17'9" x 17'9". Antique Large French Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional piece...
Wool
Antique French Empire Aubusson from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Mehraban antique French Empire Aubusson-design tapestry, made in France. The motif includes floral and medallion patterns. Item is a flat weave wool ru...
Wool
Royal Aubusson Manufactory Tapestry, greenery 18th Century L260x177 No. 1436
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory Verdure 18th Century L 260xh177, No. 1436 Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 2m60 Height: 1...
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Panel Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th French tapestry with beautiful floral design, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with silk and wool on cotton foundation. ...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Tapestry Manufacture d'Aubusson 19th century - Scène Champêtre - N° 1413
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
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
665 - Aubusson 19th Century Needlepoint Rug
Located in Paris, FR
665 - Aubusson 19th century needlepoint rug.
Wool
Flanders tapestry 17th century - Children's games - L3m55xH2m40 - No. 1367
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
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Aubusson Savonnerie Design Area Rug with Regal Louis XV Style
By Eugène-Pierre Gourdet, Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise
Located in Dallas, TX
77314 Vintage French Aubusson Savonnerie Design Area Rug with Regal Louis XV Style 10'00 x 14'00. Reminisce of the ceiling in the dining roo...
Wool
$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
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 11x13 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...
Wool
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...
Wool, Silk