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 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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk, Cotton, Wool
The Staff of Moses, Exodus 7, Brussels Tapestry 18th Century - L1m93xh2m13, 1464
Located in Paris, FR
Manufacturer: Manufacture Des Bruxelles
Epoque: 18th century
Style: Haute époque-Renaissance-Louis XIII- Biblical
Condition: perfect condition (some small 19th century restoration ha...
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18th Century European 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. Size 10' 10'' x 16' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle 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' x 14' 7''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty 18th century French needlepoint fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite 18th-century French needlepoint tapestry fragment ! This beautiful and historic piece features a floral and foliage design in vibrant blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
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Silk
Beauvais Tapestry - The Tam-tam Player - 18th Century - N° 882
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional tapestry from the 18th century Royal Manufacture of Beauvais.
Representation of a woman wearing a crown of wheat around her head and playing the Tam-tam in the garden of ...
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1780s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
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: 10' x 14' 2”.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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 11' 11” x 18'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury french tapestry with beautiful design of happy family in the garden enjoying with playing games and music.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French hand printed tapestry with beautiful design of the famous medieval museum tapestry called Vendanges (gra...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Jacquard French Tapestry - Bird Hunting - Circa 1950, 1m76x1m30 - No. 1216
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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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique 16th century French Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice and old french tapestry fragment, from the middle of the 16th century, with nice design of its period design and beautiful natural colo...
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16th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Royal Aubusson Manufactory Tapestry, greenery 18th Century L260x177 No. 1436
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory Verdure 18th Century L 260xh177, No. 1436
Period: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 2m60
Height: 1...
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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, 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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, Lady with a Unicorn N° 1391
Located in Paris, FR
Framed Aubusson tapestry 19th, signed, Bolduc, The Bestaire Of The Lady with a Unicorn - No. 1391
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the...
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1860s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French Jacquard Tapestry Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made with wool, by Jacquard looms at Jean LAURENT manufacturing in 1979, featuring the exquisite design of th...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle 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' x 14' 1''.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty Hand Printed French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite Midcentury French hand-printed tapestry, a faithful reproduction of the medieval masterpiece "The Lordly Life; Scene Galante, circa 1500" by the French School. Immerse yourself in the artistry of the 16th century, echoing the grandeur of the original tapestry housed in the National Museum of the Middle Ages and Thermes de Cluny, Paris. Elevate your space with this captivating piece of history and indulge in the allure of a bygone era.
The piece depicts ten characters, five ladies, two lords and three pages, two of whom have their bodies truncated at the bottom of the tapestry. A few birds take flight, others perch in the trees, under the watchful gaze of a fox. In the center, alongside a young man, a lady in a rich costume carries a parrot on her left hand. This is a true celebration of courtly love.
This tapestry is hand printed...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Aubusson Manufacture Tapestry - Hunting Under Louis XV - L1m96xh1m57 - N° 1423
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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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
1081 - Pair of Hand-Woven Aubusson Wall Doors, Mid-19th Century French
Located in Paris, FR
1081 - These antique wall tapestries were hand-woven in France, circa 1850. Called "Portière", Portiere tapestries are tall, slender wall hangi...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson tapestry of 19th century greenery - n° 1166
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric ...
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1850s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Hunting Scene, N° 1205
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Aubusson tapestry hunting scene - N° 1205
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fa...
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1880s French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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' 11'' x 8' 1''.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
19th century Aubusson Tapestry Valance - 3m27x2m22 - No. 1356
Located in Paris, FR
A deux pas de la Tour Eiffel Nous sommes une entreprise familiale spécialisée dans l'achat, la vente et la location de voitures.
expertise de tapisseries, tapis, kilims et textiles a...
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1860s 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. Size 9' 1" x 12'.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Paravant Aubusson Tapestries, "Seasons"
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional group of 5 Aubusson tapestries
Period: Beginning of 19th century
Year: circa 1810-1820
Subject: seasons
Material: Wool and silk with wooden frame
Dimensions of eac...
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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brussels Tapestry Late 17th Century - Music Lesson Scene - L1m50xh2m67 - N° 1397
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 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant design on the beach with beautiful colors, woven with Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
sublime floral tapestry of XX th century - n° 1191
Located in Paris, FR
sublime floral tapestry of XX th century - n° 1191
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric su...
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1980s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Sublime Aubusson Tapestry Signed by Hervé Lelong, Pinton Frères
By Hervé Lelong
Located in New York, NY
Sublime Aubusson tapestry signed by Hervé Lelong
Dimensions: 228 x 173 cm
Year: 1960s
Manufacture: Frères Pinton, Aubusson, France
Condition: Perfect.
Category
1960s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Claude Gozlan "the Palace of Chimeras" moderne french Tapestry Pinton - N° 1383
Located in Paris, FR
Claude GOZLAN (1930-2006)
AUBUSSON tapestry "The Palace of Chimeras" from the PINTON workshop
Signed and justified 1/6 lower right.
Also signed, titled a...
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1970s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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
Materials
Cotton, 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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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...
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20th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
1072 - Modern Tapestry Around 1980 'the Rooster', Handmade
Located in Paris, FR
1072 - Modern tapestry around 1980 (the rooster). Handmade.
with very pretty colors and signed Fourmier.
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1980s French Vintage Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Materials
Silk
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 on jacquard looms by wool and cotton. »
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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.