18th-century aubusson tapestries repurposed for pierre augustin rose's furniture collection

"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."

"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."

Pierre Augustin Rose's first Aubusson tapestry collection integrates authentic 18th-century tapestry fragments into contemporary furniture designs. The gallery presentation treats tapestry as a material presence with architectural weight rather than mere decoration. Aubusson weaving, a UNESCO-recognized craft dating to the 15th century, builds color and pattern through slow, layered passes of thread, producing dense, durable surfaces. Visible signs of age—subtle fading, softened contours, and handwoven irregularities—contrast with the studio's precise wood frames and upholstered volumes. The resulting objects assert scale, proportion, and use, positioning tapestry as a living material capable of shaping interior space while carrying craft history.

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