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.
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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
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry with Birds
Located in New York, NY
French, 18th century Verdure Aubusson tapestry handwoven in wool with silk highlights set within a complete floral border. Two birds wade a...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
$466Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Wooden Frame Frieze, Aubusson Style, Early 19th Century, Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant antique gilt wooden frame frieze. Perfect, it can be placed anywhere: on a mirror, on an internal door, on the frame of a particular painting. ref. nr. O/2548.
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Antique Flemish Garden Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Flemish Garden tapestry depicting a serene countryside landscape. Woven in wool and silk, this tapestry displays an exquisite sense of artistry and depth. Two charming animals are depicted in the foreground surrounded by lush foliage revealing a view towards the formal gardens...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
Antique Aubusson-Style Pictorial Tapestry - Urn, Tendril and Crowned Lion Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual aubusson-style tapestry wall hanging comprising 8 panels with recurring lion, urn and floral motifs on a pale blue field with a passementeire border and cotton backing. Wh...
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Aubusson Jacquard Tapestry depicting a Pastoral and Romantic Scene
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative Aubusson jacquard tapestry depicting a pastoral and romantic scene. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherds and shepherdesses embrace amid a serene landscape wit...
Wool, Cotton, Paper
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry "Dance and Celebration"
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating Aubusson style jacquard tapestry depicting a scene of romantic revelry. This vibrant tapestry portrays a scene of couples in elegant attire engaged in a lively dance, a...
Wool, Cotton
Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1977 Limited Ed.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1977 Limited Ed # 1. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. 1970s French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in New York, NY
Charming 18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry entitled "Le Marchand de Plaisirs" from the series Les Amusements Champetres, (loosely translated as Pastoral Amusements) desi...
Wool, Tapestry
$9,900
H 0.25 in W 96 in D 72 in
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry, Hand-Woven Wool, Forest Scene, 72" x 96"
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautifully hand-woven French Aubusson tapestry in the style of 17th-century Verdure tapestries, created in 20th-century France. This timeless work of textile art features a serene nature scene, with birds perched on tree branches amidst a lush, tranquil forest. Woven in classic Verdure style, the tapestry showcases an exquisite palette of soft greens and blues, capturing the depth and serenity of the woodland landscape. The tapestry is backed with cloth and includes a sewn-in pocket for a display rod, making it ready for elegant hanging. The beautiful French Aubussion tapestry is stunning decorative piece that evokes the romantic charm and masterful craftsmanship of historic French weaving. Dimensions: 72" x 96" Date of Manufacture: Late 1900s Place of Origin: France Material: Wool Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1974 Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, French Aubusson Tapestry, Aubusson Tapestry Pillows, European Embroidery,18th Century Antique French Tapestry, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Antique Tapestry with Frame...
Wool
$11,995Sale Price|20% Off
H 106 in W 115 in D 0.05 in
18th Century French Felletin Verdure Landscape Tapestry, with Birds and Trees
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th century French Felletin verdure landscape tapestry, size 8'10 H x 9'7 W. This handwoven antique wall hanging feat...
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 young people playing hide and seek game, with nice colours in hues of...
Wool, Cotton
$425,000
H 152 in W 172 in D 1 in
Antique Late 17th Century Antique Franco-Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This late 17th century Franco-Flemish verdure tapestry, signed RAET, worked in fresh colors, depicting animals in a wooded river landscape with a bird of prey attacking a rabbit in t...
Tapestry, Wool
$5,006
H 61.03 in W 74.81 in D 0.2 in
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
$775
H 6.25 in W 3.75 in D 0.25 in
Early 19th Century Fancy Maiden Miniature Portrait Embroidered Frame
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Hand painted early 19th century miniature under glass. Finely painted details on this lovely lady. In a brass oval frame, with floral embroidery surround. Painting measures 2.5 in x...
Metal
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
$24,995
H 145 in W 121 in D 0.05 in
Antique 18th Century French Landscape Verdure Tapestry, with Birds in the Woods
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th century French Beauvais landscape verdure tapestry, size 12'1 H x 10'1 W. This tapestry features a group of birds in a verdant woodland setting near a bridge, with th...
Wool, Silk
Fishing Trophy Wooden Plaques 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Fishing trophy wooden plaques 19th century Fishing trophy 19th century wooden plaques Two hand carved wooden plaques with 19th century fishing trophi...
Fruitwood
$800
H 27.5 in W 15 in D 1.25 in
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Gouache Cartoon in Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of historic French charm with this elegant antique Aubusson drawing. Created in Aubusson, France circa 1820, this delicate gouache on paper features a hand-painted floral...
Giltwood, Paper
Early 19th Century Cutwork Valentine
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Watercolor and ink on laid cut paper featuring a solider and his love. With cut out lettering at the top reading "Valentine The (23 or 25) of December 1816" and at the bottom "When T...
Paint, Paper
$38,450Sale Price|48% Off
H 128 in W 130 in D 0.25 in
Franco-Flemish 18th Century Figural Tapestry Allegorical to "Triumph & Love"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine baroque Franco-Flemish 18th century figural tapestry allegorical to triumph and love, depicting three maidens within a verdure backgro...
Wool
Large French Aubusson Pastoral Verdure Tapestry or Wall Hanging
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant and playful Aubusson tapestry depicting the typical French scenery of castle surrounded by a forest with birds and river in the foreground. ...
Wool
18th Century Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful handmade tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, in the late 18th century. The antique wall hanging piece with the original border depicts a traditional "Verdure" scene...
Textile
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H 40.38 in W 73.75 in D 0.13 in
Vintage French Tapestry or Wall Hanging by Jean-Claude Bissery, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Rare vintage French tapestry or wall hanging by Jean-Claude Bissery, circa 1960. Rare! Gorgeous Signed JC Bissery French Tapestry LARGE Limited Edition, 3/1...
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Framed Needlepoint Tapestry Flowers and Doves
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era framed needlepoint tapestry. Features a landscape with two doves at the center amongst an array of flowers. Measure: 26".
Tapestry
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H 39.38 in W 64.97 in D 0.4 in
Thousand Flowers Mediaeval Tapestry Made in the 19th Century - N° 765
Located in Paris, FR
765 - thousand flowers mediaeval tapestry made in the 19th century.
Wool
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H 76.25 in W 148.75 in D 0.25 in
Large Aubusson Pastoral Verdure Tapestry or Wall Hanging 12 ft. W x 6 ft. H
Located in Miami, FL
This impressively sized tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France in the early 20th century. The antique wall hanging with the original border depicts a traditional "Verdure" scene. The...
Wool
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H 80.71 in W 63 in D 9.85 in
French Aubusson Style Verdure Tapestry with Rivers, Ducks, and Foliage
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful handmade tapestry was woven in Flandres de Halluin, France in the 20th century. The beautiful wall hanging depicts a traditional Aubusson "Verdure" scene. The lush, gre...
Textile
Antique Verdure Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
16th century Flemish Verdure Feuilles de Choux tapestry panel. Feuilles de Choux (trans. cabbage leaves) tapestry include large leaves in ...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
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H 37 in W 54.5 in D 0.13 in
French Aubusson Style Tapestry with Castles, River, Ducks, and Foliage
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful handmade tapestry was woven in Flandres de Halluin, France in the 20th century. The beautiful wall hanging depicts a traditional Aubusson scene. The lush, green composi...
Textile
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H 28.13 in W 48 in D 0.4 in
Woven Wall Hanging Tapestry Depicting Wine Making, French, 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a 16th century style inspired French or Flemish woven, wall-hanging, tapestry depicting a wine making and grape harvesting scene in a country setti...
Fabric
Aubusson Verdure Tapestry Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful handmade tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, in the late 18th or early 19th century. The antique wall hanging piece with the original border depicts a traditional "...
Textile
Aubusson Landscape Tapestry
Located in Essex, MA
With ribbon twist border enclosing a scene of a couple tending sheep with a stream and tree background.
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