This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in France, is truly a part of history. It is an original from the time period when only the French nobility could afford to place them in a Chateaux or as gifts to foreign dignitaries. When the French revolution took over, they were almost outlawed as they were signing a sign of regal opulence. Many were destroyed or sold overseas, and production is almost completely shut down. Having survived the centuries, they are available for almost anyone to put in their home as part of history. With incredible detail of beautiful scrolling foliage, and arabesque details throughout, with geometric motifs carefully placed throughout. More commonly used in traditional settings, these rugs also look incredible in contemporary and modern rooms, giving a unique old-world feel that no other type of rug does. This rug's strong foundation allows has allowed it to survive the tests of time, growing more and more beautiful with age. A unique patina of wear over the years makes it truly one of a kind, meant to be enjoyed for many more years. As it is a flat-weave, the low profile is easy to walk on and fits under most doors. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.

The thick pile of French hand-knotted classic recreations of 18th-century design has been fashioned using the finest of materials.

This 14x23 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven in wool and originated from France circa 1920-1930.On the Design: This rug stands as a remarkable representation of one of the most time-honored French weaving traditions, evident in its fine details and elegant sensibility. It enjoys a rich cream field underscoring a large-scale floral medallion in pink, beige-brown, and cream tones. The subtle variety of such complementary accents are masterfully employed, painting an immersive portrait of refined artistry. The elegant borders further reinforces the neoclassical principles of order and balanced repetition, while maintaining the delicate floral language throughout. Altogether, this early 20th century Aubusson rug is as deeply personal in its subtext as it is in the details and beauties that distinguish it in our craft—both a grand masterpiece and a true collector’s rug, teeming with history and culture. Condition: This Antique French Aubusson rug is in good condition for its age and origin.

The thick pile of French hand-knotted classic recreations of 18th-century design has been fashioned using the finest of materials.

This 14x16 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and believed to originate from France circa 1880-1890. On the Design: Rich chocolate brown, burnt umber, and clay tones underscore a play of open field and medallion style floral patterns. Both the architectural borders and finely detailed botanicals favor a play of mint green, pink, peachy orange and similar, bright tones that play beautifully together here. Admirers of the craft will particularly note this rug’s masterful execution of symmetry, scale, and movement among its countless beauties—all exemplary of the French tapestry weave style, like few that remain of its kind today. It’s also an oversized rug, with a particularly versatile large size with vast applications in interior design today. Condition: This antique Aubusson rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin—an extremely collectible late-19th-century rug for designers and collectors alike, worthy of the most special projects.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in France, is truly a part of history. It is an original from the time period when only the French nobility could afford to place them in a Chateaux or as gifts to foreign dignitaries. When the French revolution took over, they were almost outlawed as they were signing a sign of regal opulence. Many were destroyed or sold overseas, and production is almost completely shut down. Having survived the centuries, they are available for almost anyone to put in their home as part of history. With incredible detail of beautiful scrolling foliage, and arabesque details throughout, with geometric motifs carefully placed throughout. More commonly used in traditional settings, these rugs also look incredible in contemporary and modern rooms, giving a unique old-world feel that no other type of rug does. This rug's strong foundation allows has allowed it to survive the tests of time, growing more and more beautiful with age. A unique patina of wear over the years makes it truly one of a kind, meant to be enjoyed for many more years. As it is a flat-weave, the low profile is easy to walk on and fits under most doors. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.