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Aubusson Tapestries

AUBUSSON STYLE

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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Style: Aubusson
Bobyrug’s Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmans...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Silk

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...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Aubusson Style Needlepoint French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice needlepoint tapestry late 19th century, Napoleon the third, entirely hand embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

993 - Beautiful Vintage French Tapestry Jaquar
Located in Paris, FR
993 - Beautiful French tapestry from the end of the 20th century with a beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with wool and cotton.
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Aubusson Carpet or Tapestry on a Green Background
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1201 - For Christmas time it's perfect! This is not the classical copy of an Aubusson tapestry or rug: like thousands in the world. This is made by an oriental manufacture that ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Aubusson Tapestry with Golden Column Panels of Irises. This exquisite antique Aubusson tapestry was delicately crafted in France around the middle of the 19th century during ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry, People in Repose
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the late 19th century, featuring a rustic scene with a young man reposing on a bundle of hay while his damsel and her dog look on. Enclosed with a tro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique 19th Century French Landscape Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century French landscape Verdure tapestry depicting a lovely setting on the sheep on the banks of a river with a waterfall ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
72780 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson tapestry wall hanging. This antique French Aubusson tapestry with French Romanticism is a work of art. The historic worth far exceeds ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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' 11” x 14' 2”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Nice French Jaquar Gobelin Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French tapestry with nice design of the party in town, and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury an...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Portrait
Located in Canterbury, GB
An Exceptional Antique French Aubusson Portrait Tapestry French and dating from circa 1700 This is an original portrait tapestry not a section cut down from a larger hanging Hand wo...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic pastoral tapestry from the 19th century, centrally woven, depicting a young swain traveling with his faithful dog in an idyllic wooded area characterized by ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Decorative Painting in Antique Aubusson Tapestry (Signed) - 30x41 cm - No. 1564
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Framed by our artisan workshop Era: 19th century Style: Other style Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool and silk, wooden frame Width: 30 cm Height: 41 cm Depth: 2 cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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 5' 11” x 9' 4”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

French Aubusson tapestry , rural scene - No. 1344
Located in Paris, FR
Since 1991, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, we have been a family business specializing in the Purchase, Sale, Traditional Cleaning, Restoration - Conservation, Expertise - Es...
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1840s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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 13' 10”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Rare Vintage Tapestry with Exquisite Scene of Egyptian Architecture and Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Vintage Tapestry with Exquisite Scene of Egyptian Architecture and Columns. 16-1005 This exquisite tapestry from the late 20th century is co...
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1980s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

pretty vintage French screen printed tapestry « bird merchants »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French screen printed tapestry by hand with beautiful design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, m...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique 19th Century Square Green Floral French Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique 19th century square green French Verdure tapestry depicting a beautiful summer scene of a countryside with lush trees ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

The Quest For The Holy Graal, Aubusson Tapestry - N° 875
Located in Paris, FR
The Quest for the Holy Grail In The Quest for the Holy Grail, an allegorical and mystical story in which the clerical influence and the Cistercian spirit make themselves felt, the "c...
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1880s Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry "Hunting with hounds”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring Detti's Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "Hunting with Hounds," depicts a scene of wealth and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique 19th Century Ivory Ornate Floral French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique 19th century ivory ornate floral French Aubusson tapestry. It has floral garlands and an oval window looking onto a scene with a woman presenting a dove to a...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Landscape Tapestry with Swan
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a pristine and lovely landscape on the banks of a river with a swan and w...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

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: 5' 1'' x 7' 4''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

And a great sign appeared in heaven, Revelation 12 -Flemish Tapestry 17th N 1525
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Des Flandres Era: 17th century Style: Biblical scene Condition: Perfect Material: Wool & Silk Width: 180 cm Height: 265 cm Depth: 1 cm Here's the American Englis...
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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 1'8" x 4'8"
Located in New York, NY
The Aubusson tapestry manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry. Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, may have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century. Typically, Aubusson tapestries depended on engravings as a design source or the full-scale cartoons from which the low-warp tapestry-weavers worked. As with Flemish and Parisian tapestries...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique 19th Century Figurative French Aubusson Tapestry with Royalty Queen
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a lovely royal woman/ royalty/ queen surrounded by verdant grounds. It measures 4 x 6.5 ft. Provenance: Purchased from Doyle Auction...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 20th century french tapestry with a medieval hunt design and beautiful colors with a red sky color, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing w...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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: 7' 11'' x 10' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton

18th Century Hand Woven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in Houston, US
18th Century Hand Woven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry in wool. This tapestry depicts a joyous occasion between two men and three women in the foreground surrounded by lush trees and vege...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style, “romantic rendezvous”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the exquisite charm of this late 20th-century French tapestry, meticulously woven on Jacquard looms in Jules Pansu's workshops. Crafted from a blend of cotton, wool, and acrylic, it captures a design of the drawing called (rendez-vous galant) "Romantic Rendezvous" at 18th century. « Rendez-vous galant » Made according to the drawings of Maurice Jacques...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Finely Woven, Nude Woman, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
Never to be seen again! A splendid example of a finely woven antique Aubusson tapestry, this particular piece illustrates the exquisiteness of one of the most fabulous tapestries we ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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 8'11 x 12'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Michel FOUR - Certified french Aubusson Tapestry, exapmle 1/1 - No. 1558
Located in Paris, FR
Michel FOUR - Certified Aubusson Tapestry, Unique Sample - 1m47Lx1m77H - No. 1558 Artist: Michel Four *Provenance: Direct Purchase from the Artist* Era: 20th Century Style: 1950s-196...
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20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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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...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

French Aubusson Tapestry, Late 17th - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman - N° 1547
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Tapestry, Late 17th Century - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman - 2m35Hx1m55W - No. 1547 Period: 17th century Style: Biblical Condition: Perfect condition - Hand woven Material:...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style 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,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Vintage Aubusson Beljen Mills Wall Hanging, 03'09 x 05'09
Located in Dallas, TX
78682 Vintage Aubusson Beljen Mills Wall Hanging, 03'09 x 05'09. Handloomed Savonnerie style tapestries are intricately woven textiles inspired by the opulent Savonnerie carpets of 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Aubusson Tapestry Silk&Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Aubusson tapestery made in Europe during the end of the 19th century and measures 302x196 CM in size. This piece has a floral design with two bouquets inside of b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Metal

French AUBUSSON Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 688 - An interesting antique French Aubusson tapestry, with non-binding sizes, therefore easy to fit into a modern home: perhaps a sliding door (wh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Canvas

Tapestry Brussels 17th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull tapestry 17th c from Brussels depicting the rescue of Alexander the great Restorations Nice Colors beautiful large frame
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Early 1700s Belgian Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry

Pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style french tapestry with beautiful floral design and nice colours, woven on the jacquard looms at the Jules Pansu workshops ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Little Samuel after Sir Joshua REYNOLDS, French BERTON Aubusson Tapestry N° 1542
By Joshua Reynolds
Located in Paris, FR
Little Samuel in prayer after Sir Joshua REYNOLDS - J. BERTON Aubusson tapestry - No. 1542 Artist: After Sir Joshua Reynolds Era: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « lookout and bagpipes »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled Guet and Cornemuse (Lookout and Bagpipes) and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules Pansu wo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Bobyrug’s vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style, “romantic rendezvous”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the exquisite charm of this late 20th-century French tapestry, meticulously woven on Jacquard looms in Jules Pansu's workshops. Crafted from a blend of cotton, wool, and acrylic, it captures a design of the drawing called (rendez-vous galant) "Romantic Rendezvous" at 18th century. « Rendez-vous galant » Made according to the drawings of Maurice Jacques...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Jean Lurcat “Le Bouc Bleu” wool Tapestry
Located in palm beach, FL
Jean Lurcat ( 1892-1966 ) “LE BOUC BLEU” Aubusson tapestry Mid-century polychrome hand wool woven tapestry represents a Goat in foliage surmounted by a flying insect. Jean Lurçat...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Pretty 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...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Bobyrug’s 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 inspired by Jean Baptiste Huet, the French painter (1745-1811), titled "La Fontaine d'Amour." This cap...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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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.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms in Halluin stitch with wool and cotton. Inspired by François Boucher, it depicts a gentleman presenting a bird to...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design of royal Court with knights, and very beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and silk, at the famous B...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Jaquar Tapestry Maximilien's Hunt Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover an exquisite vintage French Aubusson-style tapestry featuring a legendary Maximillian Hunt's design, boasting beautiful colors. Meticulously woven with wool using the 'point d’Halluin...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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: 6' x 9'1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Large 6x9 French Aubusson Knotted Rug/Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty mid-century French Aubusson rug with beautiful floral and geometrical Louis XVI style design and nice neutral colors. Hand knotted with wool. approx 6 x 9. Could be use...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aubusson tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aubusson tapestries made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Jean Lurcat, and Brussels Manufactory. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $223 and tops out at $89,995 while the average work can sell for $4,302.

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