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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
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 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

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 11' 6'' x 13'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
« Les Amours Pastorales » based on a painting by François Boucher. The amiable genre of the Pastoral is well suited to the refined and cheerful settings of the 18th century. The pai...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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

Late 19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Rustic tapestry from the late 19th century after an original painting by the French painter François Boucher (1703-1770), 'The Cherry Picking'. This theme was succe...
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Late 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

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century french tapestry with a museum medieval design and beautiful colors with blue field, mechanical Jaquar manufact...
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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
Hand Woven 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 14' 1'' x 20' 1''
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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....
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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 10' 10'' x 16' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Troubadour »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Troubadour » ( Troubadour « music instrument ») and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

New Beauvais French Style Tapestry The Collation: The Story of the Emperor
By Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73699 Beauvais Reproduction Tapestry, 05'00 x 06'07. Exuding an aura of imperial grandeur, this Beauvais-style tapestry is an opulent handwoven masterpiece that speaks directly to th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Little vintage Aubusson style embroidered rug with floral design and nice colors, wool.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Aubusson Style Rug
Vintage Aubusson Style Rug
$477 Sale Price
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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 11' 11'' x 18' 10''.
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17th Century Chinese 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' 10'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Light Blue 19th Century Floral French Aubusson Portière Decorative Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and 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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1850s 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 Vintage French hand printed Tapestry Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) (alter...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton, Wool

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

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Vintage French hand printed Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage 17th century Aubusson style hand printed tapestry. With very beautiful design of hunt, medieval design, on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jaquar 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

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' 1'' x 12' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Tapestry « Perseus »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Aubusson tapestry from the latter half of the 20th century. Featuring a captivating design reminiscent of medieval tapestries, it por...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of town and nice colors, made by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool.   
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

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.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Pillow
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!  
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18th Century Dutch Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Tapisserie scene Pastorale de la Manufacture du Jacquard - 1m16x1m16 - N° 1458
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
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1980s French Vintage 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.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 17th century. This tapestry describes the myth of Pan and Syrinx after Ovide’s Metamorphoses. The God Pan pursues the nymph of t...
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Late 17th 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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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s nice 17th century French Aubusson fragment tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Belgium Bruxelles 17th century tapestry fragment with beautiful colours, maybe used for a document or be framed .
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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed tapestry «hunting with hounds»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made with wool and cotton , by screen printing method by hand, featuring the exquisite design of the renowned 17th to 18th...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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 antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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

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' 10'' x 12' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry « lumberjacks »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestry representing « Les Boucherons », with Beautiful colours with green background, blue, pink, yellow, red a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

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

Bobyrug’s Vintage hand printed French Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage 17th century Aubusson style hand printed tapestry. With very beautiful design of hunt, medieval design, on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Ex...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton

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

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: 11' 1'' x 15' 5''.
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17th Century Chinese 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

Beautiful Antique European Embroidered Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 18th century European embroidery with a beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Silk

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

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french tapestry with nice medieval museum design tapestry and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the e...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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....
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

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

Antique 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Border Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Aubusson panel 18th century tapestry, from a border fragment, entirely handwoven with silk and wool, applied on velvet foundation.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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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

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxu...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french tapestry with a design of a armor, Mecanicien Jaquar woven manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with o...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard 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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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Cotton, Wool

French Tapestry circa 1970, Scene Galante - 2m17lx1m46h - No. 1399
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....
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Needlepoint French Rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry or rug, with a floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with wool and silk on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

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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