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French Aubusson rugs are considered crème de la crème of all European carpets. This antique French rug clearly shows what is the reason behind this widespread recognition. Created at the very beginning of the 20th century, the piece boasts a classy architectural and botanical design, featuring a decorative central medallion surrounded by a stylized cartouche with delicate touches of floral motifs. The warm and quite neutral color palette of this antique rug constitutes a counterweight to the opulent pattern. Shades of chocolate brown, sandy beige, ivory, gray, and Mocca, subtly invigorated due to fuchsia, carmine, and extinguished green accents on the flowers, coexist in absolute harmony, Such a versatile composition will seamlessly fit into any kind of interior arrangement, from traditional to contemporary. In terms of workmanship, the antique French Aubusson rug meets all the expectations of a conscious buyer. It was meticulously hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with old and refined techniques. Such a thorough making made it possible for the antique carpet to survive until today in perfect condition. If properly maintained, the piece will serve its owners for generations, bringing in the never-fading glamour of French craftsmanship.
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Beautiful Floral Design Antique English Needlepoint Rug, Country of Origin: England, Circa Date: Mid To Late 19th century – Needlepoint rugs are designed to showcase an elegant yet dramatic amount of detail. In this impressive flat woven antique English needlepoint rug, the viewer is free to explore the landscape within, marveling at the fine lines and details imparted to the various sections of the English rug. The most notable activity occurs at the very heart of the antique rug, where a multitude of flowers and blooms seem to roll around each other in a beautifully waving network. The outlines of the borders provide the viewer with necessary grounding as they navigate through the floral landscape, and the dark tones stand out well against the lighter ones in order to draw attention to both the negative and positive space of this mesmerizing floral antique English Needlepoint rug.
A modern early 20th-century French accents rugs in the Indian Dhurrie style, the beige field with an overall blue linear lattice forming angular flowerheads within an enlarged Greek key-pattern border. The Savonnerie antique carpet factory, located on the site of the present Musee d'Art Moderne, inherited its name from the soap-making factory it took over at the behest of Louis XIII. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacturer of royale, carrying out commissions for French Aubusson rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal Palaces. In the 1770s, the tapestry looms at Aubusson in the Cruze Valley near Limoges were converted to produce flat-woven rugs and antique European carpets under royal warrant. No one knows precisely when European rugs weaving began in this area, but it is certain that tapestries were first woven there long before the Gothic era.
A mid-19th-century French antique fragment rug, the moss green field with scattered feathery red leaves and ivory flowerheads around a bold polychrome medallion within a sand and sage scrolling vinery border. The French Savonnerie rugs factory, located on the site of the present Musee d'Art Moderne, inherited its name from the soap-making factory it took over at the behest of Louis XIII. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacturer of royale, carrying out commissions for French Savonnerie rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal palaces. In the 1770s, the tapestry looms at Aubusson in the Cruze Valley near Limoges were converted to produce flat-woven antique oriental rugs and carpets under royal warrant. No one knows precisely when European rugs weaving began in this area, but it is certain that tapestries were first woven there long before the Gothic era.
European Deco rugs came at the beginning of the 20th century on the wave of rapid changes that brought a completely new perspective on design and interior decorating. This vintage French Art Deco rug is quite a unique example of its times’ aesthetics. The central medallion occupying the field is relatively decorative and has delicate floral overtones which may suggest Art Nouveau influences. It is presented against the chain-like stripes running vertically through the face of the antique rug and enclosed within a simple single border. Not too bold but not too timid either, this composition can help to make a statement in a wide variety of interior arrangements. This charming vintage rug can boast of firm structure and durability that allowed it to survive until the present with no signs of wear. It is hand-made of wool with the knots tight yet rather pronounced. If well-maintained, the piece can survive many years in excellent condition, pleasing the eyes and feet of its owners. Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that first appeared in France just before World War I. The Art Deco movement led to a fast evolution of the rug and textile design, among other art forms. Rug design evolved from traditional floral and highly ornamental to a style of angular elegance with geometric, abstract, and modern figurative motifs. The design is frequently spare, geometric, and architectural. The rugs created during this period remain elegant and refined to this day.
This remarkable piece is truly a work of art - Art Deco. The soft, qualitative, cut-pile fabric is pleasing both to the eye and the hand. Spare but intriguing geometric forms create a feeling of angular elegance, while the crimson background seems to be almost royal-like. Two pitch-black pillars are fused with the base and bordered with a sand beige line. The line's sandy color is repeated in a rectangle 'hanging' above the dark construction, studded with a grayish pattern. The vintage carpet exhibits a characteristic known as shading- slight shade variations caused by changes in pile lay from general use. Since the sides of fibers reflect more light than their tops, the pile laying away from the observer appears lighter, whereas the pile laying toward the observer appears darker. It is most visible on the crimson part and adds an extra dimension to this minimalist antique rug. The simplicity and elegance of this carpet, with a certain dose of abstraction, alludes to the painting masterpieces from the first half of the 20th century.
This is a beautiful reproduction Aubusson flat weave rug. Handcrafted using 100% New Zealand wool. It was done exactly as it was centuries ago in France. Use with a thick pad on the floor in any room, or display on a wall. Patterns may vary according to shape and dimension In 1600’s, in a small town called Aubusson in France, weavers had begun to create carpets and tapestries for royal palaces. In the mid 1700’s when the French crown lent support to Aubusson artisans, the industry flourished. The king commissioned the most famous architects and designers to create works of art which would be interpreted in woven form. As each new monarch came to power, new designs reflected the styles and pastimes of the era. Named after the town of their birth, these hand-woven flat weave carpets became known as Aubusson. Nowadays Aubussons are reproduced in China, done exactly as they were centuries ago in France
Fench Abusun design rug. Fine lamb's wool. This would be beautiful in a dining space or large entryway to add some ethnic elegance to your home. It's in excellent condition.
A late 19th century English needlepoint runner, having an unusual cinnamon field divided into rectangular panels containing enlarged leaf motifs within a black border with a red wavy border and ivory fleurons.
The open brownfield of this Chinese oriental rug is framed by a broad dark red border with whimsical landscape motifs. A specialist rug dealer in oriental and western rugs and carpets, Doris Leslie Blau’s impressive collection of antique rugs includes rare Turkish, Persian, and Indian masterpieces, many of which date back to the Medieval Age. Some of these rugs are so rare that no more than a few exist in the entire world. Doris Leslie Blau has always tried to bring the charm enclosed in antique, Persian, and vintage area rugs closer to people, closer to you. We opened our galleries in multiple locations in order to let you experience the sheer beauty of antique, vintage Persian, oriental rugs, and carpets with your own eyes and hands.
A French Art Deco antique carpet with a minimal and linear design that is artfully coloured with orange, brown, and bluish green on an ivory field. “Vintage” is a ubiquitous term frequently applied in the world of vintage area rugs and carpets. Vintage rugs are quite often confused with antique rugs. The difference between the two is often ambiguous. Just what is vintage and what is antique? To clarify this quandary, vintage carpets and European Art Deco rugs are defined by the time they were designed and crafted; they’re generally made after 1920. On the other hand, antique carpets come from a time before then, so, generally, they were made more than 80 years ago. Age is a primary distinguishing factor, but even this is a fluid one. The dividing line changes as time goes by. For example, a vintage area rug will someday be an antique. Vintage carpets and rugs are often linked to the origins of Modernism, so they can be more accurately placed in this category, given the association with the cultural, philosophical, and artistic elements of this movement. Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that first appeared in France just before World War I. The Art Deco movement led to a fast evolution of the rug and textile design, among other art forms. Rug design evolved from traditional floral and highly ornamental to a style of angular elegance with geometric, abstract, and modern figurative motifs. The design is frequently spare, geometric, and architectural. The rugs created during this period remain elegant and refined to this day.
Chinese Deco Rug, Origin: China, Circa: Early 20th Century – Here is an exciting and appealing antique Oriental carpet – an antique Art Deco rug that was designed and woven in China during the early years of the twentieth century. Heavily informed by the aesthetic inclinations of the Art Deco period, this unique carpet is a compelling and thought-provoking example. A scalloped border of L Green encloses a Beige / Ivory sand field on this exquisitely subtle and restrained antique Chinese Art Deco. At first the field appears empty or open, but it is actually covered by a tone-on-tone design of scrolls and cloud-bands emanating inward from the outer edges. In their sinuous rhythms they echo the scalloped forms of the border and continue its visual effects across the carpet in a more subdued manner. This carpet testifies to the masterful design sensibilities of Chinese weavers as they made the transition into the modern world. The Art Deco movement had an outside influence on the world of art and design, and some of the most important qualities and characteristics of that movement may be found in this fine rug.
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