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Antique Aubusson
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Aubusson

19th century
Description

We have an impressive mid 19th Century Aubusson tapestry carpet on offer here, with early natural dyes and elegant classical design.  The light blues and delicate pinks with cream tones create a wonderful combination of colours for this 170 year old French Aubusson.  In good order, with no holes or splits on a backing and with the right underlay, we would supply, it would sit flat and crease free on the floor.

The Aubusson manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins Tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry.  Aubusson carpets were produced in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, possibly developed from looms in family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.

If you would like to view this early Aubusson at home or in our in showroom, please contact us to arrange a day and time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
378cm (148.82")
Width
323cm (127.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Aubusson Tapestry Carpet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075608
Dealers Internal Reference
10569
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

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We have an impressive mid 19th Century Aubusson tapestry carpet on offer here, with early natural dyes and elegant classical design.
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  The light blues and delicate pinks with cream tones create a wonderful combination of colours for this 170 year old French Aubusson.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  In good order, with no holes or splits on a backing and with the right underlay, we would supply, it would sit flat and crease free on the floor.

fig 1. An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders.
fig 1. Antique Aubusson

The Aubusson manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to compete with the royal manufacture of Gobelins Tapestry and the privileged position of Beauvais tapestry.  Aubusson carpets were produced in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France, possibly developed from looms in family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.

If you would like to view this early Aubusson at home or in our in showroom, please contact us to arrange a day and time.

Height
378cm (148.82")
Width
323cm (127.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Aubusson Tapestry Carpet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075608
Dealers Internal Ref
10569
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders.
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Archive I An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders.

Antique Aubusson

Archive II An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View II
Archive III An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View III
Archive IV An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View IV
Archive V An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View V
Archive VI An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders. View IX
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An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders.
Antique Aubusson
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An antique French Aubusson flatweave carpet featuring a central oval floral medallion surrounded by pastel blue panels, pink rose garlands, and ornate scrollwork borders.
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Aubusson carpets originated in the Creuse region of central France during the seventeenth century under royal patronage. Developed to offer flatwoven alternatives to pile carpets, these textiles reflected prevailing architectural movements, evolving from Baroque foliage to refined Louis XV and Louis XVI Rococo floral cartouches.

Aubusson carpets are handwoven using a flatweave tapestry technique, typically combining a sturdy wool warp with fine wool or silk weft threads. Unlike knotted pile rugs, they possess a flat surface produced on low-warp (basse-lisse) looms, resulting in precise motif detail and a lightweight body.

Authentic Aubusson carpets feature flat tapestry weave construction with visible slit-weave joins between colour changes on the reverse. They display characteristic soft pastel colour palettes achieved through natural vegetable dyes, alongside neoclassical or Rococo design elements such as central medallions, swags, and scrollwork.

An Aubusson carpet serves as a soft decorative foundation in formal drawing rooms, master bedrooms, or dining spaces. Its muted pastel colours anchor modern minimalist furniture or complement traditional carved timber pieces without overpowering the wider interior scheme.

To preserve flatwoven wool carpets, place a dense, non-slip rug pad underneath to prevent fiber tension and shifting. Vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary beater bar, rotate the piece periodically to ensure even wear, and consult a specialist textile restorer for dry cleaning.
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