18th-century aubusson tapestries repurposed for pierre augustin rose’s furniture collection
pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
pierre augustin rose weaves history into contemporary design
Pierre Augustin Rose introduces its first collection of Aubusson tapestry pieces, bringing historic woven surfaces into conversation with the studio’s contemporary furniture designs. The exhibition, now on view at the gallery’s New York location, frames tapestry as a material presence rather than decoration. It allows textile to operate with the weight and authority of an architectural finish.
Produced in Aubusson, the French town whose weaving tradition dates back to the 15th century, each tapestry carries the density and depth associated with centuries of skilled labor. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, this craft relies on slow construction, with color and pattern built through successive passes of thread. In this context, tapestry reads as a layered and durable structure, rather than as a soft accessory.
a new life for aging tapestry fragments
For this collection, Pierre Augustin Rose integrates genuine 18th-century Aubusson tapestry fragments into new designs, allowing historic textiles to shape the identity of each piece. The tapestries bring visible signs of age, such as subtle fading, softened contours, and irregularities from hand weaving. These elements that contrast with the precision of the studio’s furniture forms. Wood frames and upholstered volumes serve as measured supports and give the tapestry space to assert its own presence.
The dialogue between old and new remains restrained and deliberate. The tapestry functions as a surface with memory, while the contemporary form establishes scale, proportion, and use. Together they produce objects that feel architectural in intent, designed to occupy a room with the same confidence as built elements. Through this approach, Pierre Augustin Rose positions tapestry as a living material that’s capable of shaping interior space while carrying forward the accumulated history of craft.
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project info:
name: Aubusson Collection
gallery: Pierre Augustin Rose
location: 224 Centre Street, New York, NY
photography: © Matteo Verzini | @matteoverzini
