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Aubusson Furniture

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
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Stool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Stool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Stool

Located in New York, NY

This elegant antique stool was crafted in Southern France circa 1850 and exemplifies refined late 19th century French craftsmanship. Constructed from solid fruitwood, the square form...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

8×11 Flemish Verdure Tapestry 236×330cm Forest Landscape Tapestry c.1650
8×11 Flemish Verdure Tapestry 236×330cm Forest Landscape Tapestry c.1650

8×11 Flemish Verdure Tapestry 236×330cm Forest Landscape Tapestry c.1650

Located in New York, NY

This 17th-century Flemish verdure tapestry is a finely woven wool-and-silk landscape, featuring lush trees, rolling hills, and an ornate fruit-and-foliage border in rich blue-green t...

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17th Century Belgian Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Antique French Pictorial Tapestry 96cm×112cm Medieval 3×4 Hunting Scene c.1920
Antique French Pictorial Tapestry 96cm×112cm Medieval 3×4 Hunting Scene c.1920

Antique French Pictorial Tapestry 96cm×112cm Medieval 3×4 Hunting Scene c.1920

Located in New York, NY

This French Tapestry Pictorial Hunting Scene, dating to circa 1920, showcases a vibrant forest tableau featuring a hunter, dog, lush foliage, and an architectural background, rendere...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century
CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

Located in New York, NY

This 18th-century French Aubusson tapestry depicts a serene verdure landscape animated by birds, foliage, and pastoral scenery. Woven in wool and silk, the composition reflects the r...

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18th Century Belgian Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool, Silk

French 1950's Aubusson Tapestry
French 1950's Aubusson Tapestry

French 1950's Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Aubusson 1950’s Tapestry designed by Simon Chaye and woven by Atelier Legoueix in Aubusson France - labeled, numbered and titled on back. Artistic ...

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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely Tapestry features a pair of lovers in a classic Rococo vinyet and has its original fruit and floral border. It measures...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson verdure tapestry panel from the late 19th century, depicting a heron in front of a lake, surrounded by foliage and with a cottage in the distance, and presenting a ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...

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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in
Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in

Nazmiyal Collection 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry 5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Marvelous Antique French Aubusson Silk and Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Origin: France, Circa Date: 18th Century This exquisite 18th Century Aubusson tapestry features a verdant garden ...

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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry 94×282 cm Floral Rococo Panel 3×10 c.1890
Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry 94×282 cm Floral Rococo Panel 3×10 c.1890

Antique French Aubusson Fine Tapestry 94×282 cm Floral Rococo Panel 3×10 c.1890

Located in New York, NY

This antique French Aubusson tapestry panel, circa 1900, features an elaborate Rococo cartouche framing lush floral arrangements in warm burgundy, rose, ivory, and mint tones. Its re...

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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry
Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry

Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 12x18 antique French Beauvais tapestry represents an iconic museum-quality addition to Rug & Kilim's Tapestry Collection—an extremely collectible a...

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1720s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Place this long and narrow antique tapestry in a staircase or in between two windows for a pop of color. Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely verdure wall p...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Antique French Aubusson Rug

Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s
Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s

Antique Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

This long and narrow tapestry was made to go between windows. The sand field displays a shield of arms surmounted by a count's coronet and supported by ...

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1880s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Signed Vintage Rene Perrot Pictorial and Floral Tapestry  Rug & Kilim
Signed Vintage Rene Perrot Pictorial and Floral Tapestry  Rug & Kilim

Signed Vintage Rene Perrot Pictorial and Floral Tapestry Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9x12 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Rene Perrot, handwoven in wool and originating ...

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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2
Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2

Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2

Located in New York, NY

12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that they were weaving in Aubusson...

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19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet

Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet

Located in Port Washington, NY

Aubusson is a town on the Ceruse River in central France. It has been famed for its carpets as well as tapestries since the 15th century. Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry techn...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930
Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully woven French Arts & Crafts tapestry depicts an enchanting wildlife garden filled with birds, rabbits, and dense stylized foliage. Its refined detailing, rich colors,...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Signed Aubusson Square Tapestry “Summer Light” by Matégot - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Signed Aubusson Square Tapestry “Summer Light” by Matégot - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Signed Aubusson Square Tapestry “Summer Light” by Matégot - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x7 vintage French Aubusson square tapestry titled “Summer Light”, handwoven in wool and based on a cartoon by Mathieu Matégot (1910–2001), executed by the renowned Ateliers Pin...

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1950s French Vintage Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Oversized Vintage Aubusson Rug, Elegant Medallion and Swan Motifs
Oversized Vintage Aubusson Rug, Elegant Medallion and Swan Motifs

Oversized Vintage Aubusson Rug, Elegant Medallion and Swan Motifs

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 24x31 vintage Aubusson rug from the Real Fábrica de Tapices of Madrid represents a museum-quality acquisition documenting Spain's royal weaving tradition at its mid-century zen...

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1960s French Vintage Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 12x20 antique Aubusson rug is a rare masterpiece unveiling from our European rug collection—believed to originate from France. On the design: ...

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1850s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 7’2” W This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...

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17th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Botanical Green Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Botanical Green Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Botanical Green Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9x12 antique French Aubusson rug is a distinguished wool piece from France dating to circa 1890-1900. The rug features an elegant botanical floral composition rendered in soft i...

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1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Royale 7x8 Fine Tapestry 213cm×244cm Queen Boudica Scene c.1890
Antique French Royale 7x8 Fine Tapestry 213cm×244cm Queen Boudica Scene c.1890

Antique French Royale 7x8 Fine Tapestry 213cm×244cm Queen Boudica Scene c.1890

Located in New York, NY

This elegant late-19th-century French tapestry depicts a royal court scene with finely rendered figures, lush foliage, and ornate floral borders. The wool and silk weaving enhances...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool, Silk

SHAHKAR Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow
SHAHKAR Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

SHAHKAR Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

This is absolutely lovely antique 19th century French Aubusson Tapestry pillow with flowers with a velour backing. It measures: 15 x 12 inches. Excellent condition. Complimentary S...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Pan and Syrinx

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 Furniture

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Wool

1820s Green Medallion French Empire Aubusson Carpet 17'x20'10" Knotted Wool Rug
1820s Green Medallion French Empire Aubusson Carpet 17'x20'10" Knotted Wool Rug

1820s Green Medallion French Empire Aubusson Carpet 17'x20'10" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet Antique Oversized Aubusson French Medallion Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1820s. This exceptional piece...

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1820s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry
Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry

Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry

By Mortlake

Located in New York, NY

Charming 18th Century English Aubusson Tapestry, handwoven in wool and silk at the famous Mortlake workshop. It depicts a scene from the well known "Bacchanalia and Playing Boys" se...

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18th Century English Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Pillow Cushion
Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Pillow Cushion

Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Pillow Cushion

By Aubusson Manufacture

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 Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage French Tapestry 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Verdure Tapestry with Birds and Woodland Landscape, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Vintage This vintage French tapestry features a lush woodland scene filled ...

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20th Century French Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

1850s Antique Masterpiece Beige Field Floral Medallion Weave French Aubusson Rug
1850s Antique Masterpiece Beige Field Floral Medallion Weave French Aubusson Rug

1850s Antique Masterpiece Beige Field Floral Medallion Weave French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa 1850 French Aubusson rug is an authentic 12' 8" x 18' 2" flatweave masterpiece featuring a beige field and a brown border. It is characterized by a central floral medalli...

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1850s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

1820s Green Yellow Antique French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 7'4" x 8'6" Rug
1820s Green Yellow Antique French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 7'4" x 8'6" Rug

1820s Green Yellow Antique French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 7'4" x 8'6" Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet (7'4" x 8'6"-225 x 260) Antique French Floral Medallion Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1825. This exq...

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1810s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th Century French Ivory Floral Aubusson Rug
Early 20th Century French Ivory Floral Aubusson Rug

Early 20th Century French Ivory Floral Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century French Ivory Floral Aubusson Rug Rare Wool & Silk Aubusson France, circa 1900 An ivory ground featuring a delicate central bouquet of pastel florals, supported by...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Furniture

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Wool, Silk

1840s Antique Red Field Medallion Flatweave Wool French Aubusson Gallery Rug
1840s Antique Red Field Medallion Flatweave Wool French Aubusson Gallery Rug

1840s Antique Red Field Medallion Flatweave Wool French Aubusson Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa 1840 French Antique Aubusson rug is a flat-woven tapestry piece featuring a vibrant red field with a soft blue medallion, designed in the neoclassical style. Measuring app...

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1840s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 11x13 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to our European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and believed to...

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1860s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug
1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug

1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa 1840 Antique Aubusson rug is a monumental 14' x 25' European textile featuring a rich red ground and intricate classical design elements. Hand-woven from 100% wool, this o...

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1840s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

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' x 12' 2''.

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17th Century Chinese Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment
Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment

Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely silk and wool piece was originally the setback of a loveseat. It measures 2 x 5.3 ft. It is in pristine condition and ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

This is absolutely lovely antique 19th century French Aubusson Tapestry pillow with flowers with a velour backing. It measures: 15 x 12 inches. Excellent condition. Complimentary S...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, this 11x11 antique Aubusson rug is a rare and poetic example of the Neoclassical flatweave tradition. Distinguished by its u...

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1870s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry
17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry

17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th-early 18th century, depicting a knight embracing a woman in classical dress, beside a man carrying a sword on horseback, a wo...

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17th Century European Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Rugs On Net Large Antique Light Ivory Floral French Aubusson Flatweave Carpet
Rugs On Net Large Antique Light Ivory Floral French Aubusson Flatweave Carpet

Rugs On Net Large Antique Light Ivory Floral French Aubusson Flatweave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 11'8" x 14'3" - 355 x 434 cm ) Antique Aubusson French Ivory 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional piece is a hallmark of the Fr...

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1880s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug with Classical Botanical Motifs Size: 17'0" × 17'0" (518 × 518 cm) This exceptional oversized French Aubusson rug, dating back to the early...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Green Verdure Tapestry with Bird and Foliage
19th Century French Aubusson Green Verdure Tapestry with Bird and Foliage

19th Century French Aubusson Green Verdure Tapestry with Bird and Foliage

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Place this long and narrow antique tapestry in a staircase or in between two windows for a pop of color. Handwoven in Aubusson, France, circa 1860, this gorgeous verdure wall piece h...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug Measures: 18" x 18",

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Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown
Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Monumental Florals in Chocolate Brown

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 13x15 oversized antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French flatweave style, handwoven in wool and ...

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1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry
18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry

18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...

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18th Century French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Neoclassical Design in Gold & Blue-Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in the esteemed flatweave tradition of France circa 1870-1880, this monumental 11x16 antique Aubusson rug is a breathtaking cornerstone of the European collection. A maste...

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1870s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

Antique Oversized Aubusson Square Tapestry with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized Aubusson Square Tapestry with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized Aubusson Square Tapestry with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 11x11 circa 1870-1900, antique French Aubusson rug is a striking example of late 19th-century European decorative arts. Executed in a tapestry-woven technique...

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1890s French Antique Aubusson Furniture

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Wool

17th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Red, Battle Scene
17th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Red, Battle Scene

17th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Red, Battle Scene

Located in Port Washington, NY

In the late 17th century, Brussels tapestry weavers achieved remarkable heights of artistry and technique, exemplified by a fine tapestry from circa 1680 that vividly depicts a dramatic battle scene. This masterpiece, crafted from a blend of silk and wool, showcases a rich array of colors—primarily blues, greens, and reds—that create a visually arresting narrative. The central motif of the tapestry is a dynamic and detailed battle scene, where the vibrant hues of blues, greens, and reds intertwine to convey the intensity and chaos of the conflict. The blues range from deep, somber tones that suggest a foreboding sky or tumultuous waters, to lighter, almost ethereal shades that might evoke a sense of movement or distance. Greens provide a lush, verdant backdrop, perhaps representing a forested terrain or rolling hills, and contrast strikingly with the reds that highlight the uniforms of the soldiers, the banners they bear, or the flashes of conflict. The tapestry’s execution in silk and wool adds a luxurious texture and depth to the image. The silk contributes a lustrous sheen to the colors, enhancing their vibrancy and making the reds particularly vivid. The wool, with its more subdued texture, provides a rich, tactile quality that adds to the overall grandeur of the piece. Framing this central battle tableau is an intricately detailed border that serves as both a decorative and narrative element. This border features a lively array of figures, fruits, and birds, rendered with the same meticulous attention to detail as the central scene. The figures, often depicted in an elegant and somewhat theatrical style, may include allegorical or mythological characters, adding layers of symbolism and context to the tapestry. The fruits, depicted in lush, vibrant colors, provide a contrast to the intensity of the battle, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Birds, possibly rendered in mid-flight or perched gracefully, enhance the sense of movement and liveliness that permeates the artwork. The border’s detailed design serves to frame the central action, drawing the viewer's eye inward and providing a harmonious balance to the overall composition. It is not merely a decorative element but an integral part of the tapestry, enriching the narrative and adding to its visual complexity. In its entirety, this Brussels tapestry from the late 17th century stands as a testament to the skill and artistry of its creators. Its use of color, texture, and detailed border elements reflects the opulence and sophistication of the period, making it a significant example of the era's weaving artistry and a captivating portrayal of historical and artistic grandeur. The Battle of Cannae: Hannibal's Masterstroke The Battle of Cannae, fought in 216 BC during the Second Punic War, is one of the most celebrated and studied military engagements in history. The conflict took place between the forces of Carthage, led by the brilliant general Hannibal Barca, and the Roman...

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By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

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