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.
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 10'' x 14' 2''.
Wool
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 9' 3'' x 12'
Wool
Michèle RAY - Modern French Aubusson Tapestry 20th Signed, Monogram, No. 1443
By Michele Ray, atelier robert four
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....
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 ...
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful palace size Flanders Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry "old Brussels"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage Flanders tapestry featuring a Maximilien Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "old Brussels," depicts a scene of wealth and ...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Fine antique Aubusson tapestry, with a beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with red, pink, purple, green and yellow, entirely handwoven, with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
Wool, Silk
$3,000 / item
Tall French Woodland Scene Tapestry, 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall 1920s French tapestry featuring a lush woodland scene with foliate and deer motifs in brown and taupe hues. Time-worn patina enhances its storied beauty. Sourced in France, 19...
Fabric
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Aubusson Jacquard Tapestry depicting a Pastoral and Romantic Scene
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative Aubusson jacquard tapestry depicting a pastoral and romantic scene. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherds and shepherdesses embrace amid a serene landscape wit...
Wool, Cotton, Paper
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice French vintage tapestry with beautiful design of shepherdesses in the countryside and beautiful colours, woven on mechanical jacquard looms with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Exper...
Wool, Cotton
$795Sale Price|24% Off
Flemish Tapestry Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, Late 17th Century, 82cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/876 - Flemish XVIII tapestry nice fragment for wall: an idea for an unusual picture on wall, more elegant and less expensive. It is certainly not common to see it in a house.
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...
Cotton
Pretty mid 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design with a signature « Popelin » , probably iinspired by the paintings of French painter « Francois Boucher » with the shepher...
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' x 12'3''.
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jaquar 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 ...
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 6' 7” x 6' 6”.
Wool
$55,999Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Style Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis
By Gobelins Royal Manufactory, Peter Paul Rubens, Francesco Albani
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis Wall Hanging 13'09 x 09'05. A rare jewel from the heart of 18th-century France, this handwoven wool and silk Aubusson verdure tapestry offers more than aesthetic beauty—it is a portal to a bygone era of aristocratic grandeur and mythological reverence. Woven by master artisans whose skill and devotion were reserved for the noble elite, this extraordinary tapestry captures the romantic tragedy of Venus and Adonis in a style that pays homage to the great Italian Baroque painters—Francesco Albani...
Wool, Silk
Nice Midcentury French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « aristocratic life»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms with wool, cotton and acrylic . Beautiful vintage-style wall tapestry, richly detailed, depicting an aristocratic ...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Nice handwoven Aubusson style tapestry « lady and licorn, My only desire»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this early 21th-century handwoven Aubusson style tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 15th-century museum tapestry based on the s...
Wool, Cotton, 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' 5'' x 13' 6''.
Wool
Nice fine antique handwoven Aubusson tapestry fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this 19th century French Aubusson fragment tapestry featuring a captivating design This charming antique tapestry depicts a refined romantic scene i...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry by P.Gachon "South runner"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage Aubusson tapestry wall hanging inspired by the artwork of Paul Guiramand, woven by the Robert Four workshops in Aubusson, France. This striking mid-century textile piece fea...
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 8' x 10' 2".
Wool
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene. A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry "shepherds"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a beautiful scene with shepherds in the fields, near a river. Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France. Embrace t...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Beautiful mid century french handwoven Aubusson tapestry « greenery with birds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this late 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design of birds in the countryside. Large decorative wall tapestry featurin...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Beautiful French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a charming French tapestry featuring a noble scene . Woven with precision on Jacquard looms in France, Embrace the artistry of wool and cotton craftsmanship ...
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 9' 1” x 12'.
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the women and men of the town near the river inside the wood. and with beautiful colours, entirely woven with w...
Wool, Cotton
French Aubusson tapestry 19th century- The Abduction of Helen by Paris - No 1605
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1605 - Late 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry - The Abduction of Helen by Paris - 240cm H x 173cm W This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning and meticulous inspe...
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'.
Wool
Pretty mid century French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Romantic scene »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this midcentury Jaquar tapestry, a Jacquard masterpiece reminiscent of François Boucher's style. Adorned with a romantic design, vibrant hues of blue, yellow...
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...
Wool, Cotton
Nice French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry Medieval Design « Reading »
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the enchanting world of "La lecture" – a beautiful vintage French tapestry featuring a medieval design of a 16th century tapestry from Cluny Museum. Crafted on Jaquar looms ...
Wool, Cotton
Rare French Aubusson Tapestry - Menorah in front of the Wailing Wall - No. 1663
Located in Paris, FR
French Tapestry from the Aubusson Manufactory - Menorah before the Western Wall – No. 1663 Without exaggeration, this magnificent and delicate tapestry can be considered an extremely rare piece worldwide. Condition: Excellent condition Material: Wool & Silk - HAND WOVEN Width: 187 cm Height: 120 cm Depth: 0.5 cm “Sacred Jerusalem – Menorah...
Wool, Silk
Wonderful Antique Fine silk French Aubusson Tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring flower, birds and parrots, with beautiful natural colours, with a yellow background , pi...
Silk
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...
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...
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful French Valance Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson Valence tapestry from Napoleon the third period, with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...
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''.
Wool
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage decorative tapestry featuring a charming European village street scene. The artwork depicts narrow cobblestone pathways, pastel-colored buildings, flower-filled windows, smal...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Wonderful antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry «lady and licorn, Hearing»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 15th-century museum tapestry based on the series of ...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally made for covering the seat of an armchair with a beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely and finely h...
Wool, Silk
nice vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry “lady and licorn”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a design of a 15th century museum tapestry “Dame à la licorne - le goût » (lady with licorn - the taste) and beautiful colours, woven...
Wool, Cotton
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « hunting and fishing »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a reproducing of the paintings of the famous French painter "François Boucher". Hunting and Fishin...
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 10' x 14' 3”.
Wool
Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «THE SWING »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this 18th century French Aubusson fragment tapestry featuring a captivating design A charming antique Aubusson tapestry dating from the 18th century...
Wool, Silk
Beautiful French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « return from hunting »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover an exquisite vintage French Aubusson-style tapestry featuring a legendary Return from hunting tapestry, Late 16th century. The Renaissance revolutionized the art of tapest...
Wool, Cotton
pretty mid century French jacquard tapestry « gallant tavern scene »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite French tapestry featuring a charming scene of gallant tavern, This tapestry depicts a gallant or pastoral genre scene, typical of the Rococo...
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: 9' 1'' x 11' 9''.
Wool
pretty vintage French medieval design screen 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...
Wool, Cotton
French Tapestry circa 1970, Scene Galante - 2m17lx1m46h - No. 1399
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
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....
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' x 12' 1''.
Wool
Bobyrug's pretty vintage French jacquard tapestry Aubusson style (hunters' stop)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style tapestry woven on mechanical jacquard looms with wool and cotton with a design of « Hunters' stop » Based on an Aubusson tapestry, mid-18th cent...
Wool, Cotton
Beautiful antique handwoven Aubusson or Flanders tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century Aubusson or Flanders tapestry featuring a captivating design of a shepherd with sheep. This tapestry depicts a pastoral sce...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design with lovers playing at beach and nice colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton ✨✨✨ "Experi...
Wool, Cotton
Nice French Jaquar Gobelin Aubusson Style Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French tapestry with nice design of the party in town, and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury an...
Cotton
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English Needlepoint 3x5 Tapestry 102cmx145cm Elephant Tapestry c.1930
Located in New York, NY
This charming English needlepoint tapestry from Antique Rug Collection features a whimsical ring of blue elephants surrounded by bold red florals, white daisies, and playful green an...
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 9' 1'' x 12' 2''.
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' 1'' x 16' 2''.
Wool