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.
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Nice fine antique handwoven Aubusson tapestry fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this 19th century French Aubusson fragment tapestry featuring a captivating design This elegant 19th century antique tapestry depicts a peaceful pas...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Romance of the Rose »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating medieval design. A magnificent tapestry depicting the Romance of the Rose, an iconic work of medieval literatur...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry "water lilies" by claude Monnet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French Aubusson tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful impressionist design of the renowned Claude Monnet. Waterlilies or The Water Lily Pond (Nymphéas)...
Wool, Cotton
Nice Midcentury French Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry «Verdure Mallard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms with wool, cotton and acrylic . .The "verdure" genre was very popular in the 17th century and gave rise to sumpt...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Nice Midcentury French Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry « landscape »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms with wool, cotton and acrylic . .The "verdure" genre was very popular in the 17th century and gave rise to sumptuo...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - No. 1632
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry Signed From The Rambouillet Workshop, The King Carried - Indian Tapestry - No. 1632 Artist: After Albert Eckhout Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool A superb 20th-century decorative tapestry from the Rambouillet workshop (printed reproduction), entitled “The King Carried,” from the famous Indian Tapestry Series, an emblematic series produced by the Beauvais manufactory in the 18th century, reflecting the exotic taste so popular during the reign of Louis XV. This piece is an art edition produced in the 20th century by the Rambouillet Tapestry...
Wool
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century
Located in New York, NY
This 18th-century French Aubusson tapestry depicts a serene verdure landscape animated by birds, foliage, and pastoral scenery. Woven in wool and silk, the composition reflects the r...
Wool, Silk
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Beautiful mid century handwoven Aubusson tapestry « greenery »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this late 20th-century Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design of a forest. Beautiful decorative wall tapestry featuring a serene forest la...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style medieval design Jacquard Tapestry "the knights"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval Rhenish tapestry (1480-1490) Basel (Switzerland), representing a royal court of France, the arms of France, with b...
Wool, Cotton
Return from the Hunt: A Regal Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Aristocratic Leisure
Located in Dallas, TX
79485 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 05'10 x 04'03. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry unfolds like a courtly page from a Renaissance chronicle—an ode to privi...
Wool
The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79487 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 05'08 x 05'01. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry is a lush homage to the legendary Flemish Feuilles de Choux verdure trad...
Wool
Pretty small antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry « Queen of Sheba »
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful small antique French Aubusson tapestry for frame featuring the Queen of Sheba from the painting of PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA (c. 1410-1492): MEETING OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA ...
Wool, Silk
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
French Château Landscape Jacquard Woven Tapestry with Carriage & Courtly Scene
Located in Miami, FL
French Château Landscape Jacquard Woven Tapestry with Carriage & Courtly Scene, 75.5” Wide An elegant and richly detailed French château scene tapestry, Jacquard woven in the tr...
Wool, Cotton
Royal Aubusson Manufactury Tapestry 18th – After Jean-Baptis Oudry - N 1570
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Jean-Baptiste Oudry
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
French carpet Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - N 1592
Located in Paris, FR
Carpet From The Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - 315x286 - No. 1592 Artist: Manufacture Aubusson Period: 19th century Style: Napoleon 3rd Condition: Perf...
Wool
French antique Tapestry "THE BALLADINS" Jacquard Manufactury Paris - No. 1652
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry "The Jesters" by the Jacquard Manufactory, Paris, Circa 1980 - 143cm W x 117cm H - No. 1652 Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Width: 143 cm Heigh...
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
French 1950's Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Aubusson 1950’s Tapestry designed by Simon Chaye and woven by Atelier Legoueix in Aubusson France - labeled, numbered and titled on back. Artistic ...
Wool
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of a woman showing a bird in the nature in the woods. With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, o...
Wool, Silk
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry, Verdure
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of Typical 18th century verdure, depicting a green country landscape with a pond. Bring a little reminder of natu...
Wool
Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk
By Flemish
Located in Paris, FR
Dans le respect des traditions, cette magnifique tapisserie a été soumise à un nettoyage en profondeur, à la pose d'une doublure en lin cousue à la main, et à une vérification minuti...
Wool, Silk
Bird Capture Tapestry, Aubusson Manufactory, 18th Century, No. 1077
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Bird Capture Tapestry, Aubusson Manufactory, 18th Century, No. 1077 Cleaned, restored, and lined by our Paris workshop Period: 18th century Style: Verdure Condition: Excellent Mater...
Wool, Silk
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty Aubusson style tapestry with nice galant design and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar looms with wool, acrylic and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
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
1800s French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elevate your space with this exquisite 1800s French Aubusson tapestry pillow, a stunning example of 19th-century textile artistry. Handwoven in France, this antique lumbar pillow fea...
Wool, Feathers
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
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry " women with birds " by Rene Fumeron
By Rene Fumeron, Aubusson Manufacture
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
Aubusson tapestry, Robert Four Manufactory - On the Nie, Louis Toffoli - N° 1594
By Toffoli, atelier robert four
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
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « the feast of Venus »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a replica of the painting by 17th century French painter, Pierre Paul Rubens...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, US
A beautiful 1850s French Aubusson tapestry pillow featuring soft floral motifs in shades of rose pink cream and green set against a warm background. The tapestry is handwoven with th...
Wool, Feathers
$4,500Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely Tapestry features a pair of lovers in a classic Rococo vinyet and has its original fruit and floral border. It measures...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Pretty Large Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Vintage French Tapestry medieval museum Design “Bûcherons”
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made by silkscreen limited edition at Jules Pansu manufacturing , featuring the exquisite design of the reno...
Wool, Cotton
Gorgeous Antique Large 17th century Aubusson Tapestry historical battle scene
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare 17th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring a historical battle probably from Alexander or a Roman battle, conqu...
Silk, Wool
Wonderful Luxurious Large European Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine over size Savonnerie rug with a floral design of Louis 16th and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
79144 Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow, 02'09 x 01'09. This exquisite antique French needlepoint tapestry pillow is a remarkable piece that showcases the artis...
Wool, Velvet
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
Modern French Tapestry, Atelier Felletin - Signed Couraud, Edition 1/4 - 1454
Located in Paris, FR
French Hand made Modern French Tapestry AUBUSSON, Atelier Felletin - Signed COURAUD Edition 1/4 - No. 1454 Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French fa...
Wool
Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a stunning antique Aubusson-style tapestry from the early 20th century. Meticulously woven on a jacquard loom using a blend of luxurious wool and cotton, this...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty Vintage large Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and with beautiful colours, woven with wool And cotton on Jacquard looms ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury a...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval museum tapestry design and nice colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufactur...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury a...
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - 327x215 - N° 1357
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
1107 - Aubusson Tapestry 19th Century Lady with the Unicorn
Located in Paris, FR
1107 - a very beautiful and historic 19th century tapestry woven at the Royal Aubusson factory.
Wool
Pretty early 20th century French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty antique french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design from the nature with an eagle. Woven on Jacquard loom with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...
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
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a musical celebration amidst the countryside. Woven on a Jacquard loom wi...
Wool, Cotton
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
Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry « autumn ferns » by Le Guen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the Fougères d’Automne « autumn ferns » titled limited edition wall tapestry from Manufacture Robert Four in Aubusson, France. This exquisite piece,...
Wool, Cotton
The Windmill Reverie: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry of Pastoral Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79484 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 06'01 x 05'04. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry opens onto an idyllic pastoral dream—an imagined Europe of calm waterway...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
Wool, Silk
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design, showing a gallant scene with two couples, one sitting at the foot of a tree, and the other arrivin...
Wool, Cotton
Aubusson Tapestry from 19th Century - N° 1240
Located in Paris, FR
a very prettyAubusson tapestry of 19th century with red and blue and white colors, a temple and rivers in very good condition- N° 1240 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation works...
Wool
French Royal Aubusson Tapestry 18th century - Homage to Psyche - N° 1613
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 18th century - Homage to Psyche after Isaac Moillon - 358cm W x 240cm H - No. 1613 Homage to Psyche After a cartoon by Isaac Moillon An elega...
Wool, Silk
SHAHKAR 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 19 inches. Excellent condition. Complimentary S...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully woven French Arts & Crafts tapestry depicts an enchanting wildlife garden filled with birds, rabbits, and dense stylized foliage. Its refined detailing, rich colors,...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century french Jaquar tapestry with beautiful « Carmen » design and nice golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing...
Wool, Cotton