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 Long French Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century french Aubusson fragment of a tapestry with nice floral design and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
French Tapestry Around 1950 Framed, N° 1169
Located in Paris, FR
French tapestry around 1950 framed - n° 1169
the tapestry is framed and ready to hang on the wall
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
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. ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
1014 - Beautiful French Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1014 - beautiful French antique needlepoint tapestry (romantic).
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Wonderful Mid century Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French tapestry with very beautiful design of gallant scene (Boucher design) and nice colors, entirely woven by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
1106, 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1106 - a very beautiful 18th century Aubusson tapestry with very pretty color.
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1790s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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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.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
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
Pair of Antique Late 17th C. French Aubusson Tapestry Portière Border Panels
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the late 17th Century (c 1680s). They both feature floral and foliage decor in a beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...
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1680s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar 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
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Hunting French jacquard tapestry in Aubusson style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hunting jacquard tapestry in style of Detti, Renaissance style, from which a climate of richness and frivolity emerges from this scene.
The Renaissance profoundly changed the art of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Cotton, 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 6' 7” x 6' 6”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
53775 Antique French Tapestry, 05'09 x 07'04. Full of tiny details and an idyllic landscape scene, this hand-woven tapestry is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The wall tapestry...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Pétanque Scene, N° 1141
Located in Paris, FR
The game of bowls would have been created in Gaul. Balls were first made of clay, stone, then wood and finally steel, but, after the “bouleurs” of the Middle Ages, the golden age of ...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
19th Century Tapestry Manufacture Royal D'Aubusson - N° 1173
Located in Paris, FR
19th century tapestry Manufacture royal d'Aubusson - n° 1173
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
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1850s Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury French tapestry with a romantic design and light colors, Jaquar mechanical made with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
19th Century Tapestry Gallant Scene - N° 1115
Located in Paris, FR
1115 - Tapisserie 19ème siècle scene galante avec des tres jolie couleurs.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
19th Century William Morris Style Tapestry, Handmade, Earth tones, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
William Morris wrote that tapestry is "the noblest of the weaving arts," allowing the weaver to achieve "depth of tone, richness of colour, and exquisite ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique French tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing, woven with wool and cotton.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry - n° 1156
Located in Paris, FR
a very nice pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry in very good general condition .
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present ...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Romantic Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77443 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 05'11 x 08'03. Nestled in the picturesque town of Aubusson, France, the exquisite artistry of French Aubusson tapestries has...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s 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...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Jaquar Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Jaquar Aubusson style tapestry, with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar fabric with wool woven.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
1025 - 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1025 - 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a landscape scene with flora and fauna in rich colors, and exhibiting a Cl...
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1890s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Tapestry Woven Panel of Figure Group Aubusson Style, French Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a vintage French woven tapestry panel, in the Aubusson style, showing a group of figures in period costumes, dating to the early 20th cen...
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20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Fabric
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century french tapestry with beautiful mythology design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
1029 - Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
1029 - Nice late 20th century French tapestry with a beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with wool and...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s 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.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Cotton
Antique Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Birds
Located in New York, NY
French, 18th century Verdure Aubusson tapestry handwoven in wool with silk highlights framed with a complete floral border. Two birds wade ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk, Tapestry
Nice Antique Aubusson Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Aubusson tapestry fragment, originally from a border of Aubusson rug or tapestry, entirely handwoven w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Aubusson Style "Dance and Celebration" Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and colorful Aubusson style tapestry or wall decoration. This very decorative tapestry depicts romantic, playful dance with musical scenes/celebration.
Beautiful design and...
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20th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
671 - Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
671 - beautiful antique needlepoint tapestry.
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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 ...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
983 - Beautiful Jaquar Tapestry Vintage Aubusson Style Medieval Design
Located in Paris, FR
983 - Very beautiful French tapestry with a medieval village feast design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacture with wool.
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
1108, Aubusson Tapestry Around 1960
Located in Paris, FR
1108 - Aubusson tapestry around 1960 with very pretty colors in wool and silk.
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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Religious Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century French religious embroidery, charity embroidery, entirely hand embroidered with metal on velvet.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Metal
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
19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Handmade, Ivory, Taupe, Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aubusson tapestry is tapestry manufactured at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France. The term often covers the similar products made in the nearby town of Felletin, whose products are often treated as "Aubusson". The industry had probably developed since soon after 1300 in looms in family workshops, perhaps already run by the Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.
Aubusson tapestry of the 19th century managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry, although generally regarded as not their equal.
As with Flemish and Parisian tapestries...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Vintage Medieval Design French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry with nice design of medieval tapestries and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice French Aubusson style tapestry, with beautiful design of a bouquet of flowers and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Cotton
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Halluin Manufacturing Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing the magnificent "Along the River" French tapestry designed by British artist Harris Rightway. This captivating piece depicts women drawing water from the river and engage...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
Wonderful 18th Century Little Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique Aubusson tapestry with a happy design of music and dance, finely handwoven with silk and wool, natural beautiful colors.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk
Antique French Tapestry Circa 1900 in Soft Autumnal Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th-20th century. A remarkable Tapestry displ...
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Early 20th Century French 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' x 10' 2".
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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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 5' 7'' x 8' 9''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Maximilian Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of older tapestries probably with Maximilian historical design, and nice...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this midcentury Jaquar tapestry, a mechanical masterpiece reminiscent of François Boucher's style. Adorned with a romantic design, vibrant hues of blue, yell...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful gallant design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven at Aubusson manu...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Verdure tapestry depicting a pristine and lovely landscape on the banks of a river with cupid hunting deer. The scene is surrounded by verdant and floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Tapestry, Silk
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Antique French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French tapestry with nice design of 18th century paintings with pretty details and nice light colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Cotton
1077 - 18th Century Tapestry Aubusson Workshop
Located in Paris, FR
1077 - 18th century tapestry from the Aubusson Manufacture.
Representation The Capture Of Birds
Perfect state of conservation.
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1780s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool
1100 - 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Paris, FR
Very pretty Tapestry 19th century Aubusson chinoiserie style with very pretty and freche colors ref. 1100.
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
1040 - Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry Hunting Drawing, France
Located in Paris, FR
1040 - Beautiful vintage French Aubusson-style tapestry with a pretty hunting pattern and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool in the "Halluin po...
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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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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