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A Stunningly Elegant Large Size Classic Vintage Savonnerie Renaissance Style Rug, circa date: Vintage . The magnificent and elaborate French Savonnerie carpets have a timeless elegance that reflects classical themes and time-honored traditions. This magnificent vintage rug was created during the middle part of the 20th century and has an intricate floral design that uses an impressive range of colors and that was based on the original designs of the French Savonnerie rugs.
A closely arrayed pattern of Persian rug origin using paired ‘Boteh’ or Paisley design forms in a range of rich colors repeats as an allover design across the field of this dazzling antique English Wilton carpet. The main border consists of lush palmettes arranged in a connected linear or vertical sequence as a ‘candelabra’ pattern on an ivory ground, with various smaller borders of simpler vine scrolls. The coloration like the design itself is closely related to luxurious embroidered Kashmir shawls, which may actually have served as the immediate models for this carpet.
Beautiful Free Flowing Large Size Antique French Renaissance Savonnerie Rug, Circa Date: 1900 — French rugs are characterized by their spectacular knotted weave pile and soft pastel colors. French style area rugs were heavily influenced by the convergence of Arab, Christian, Jewish and Berber populations on the Iberian peninsula. This rug is a classic representation of the beautiful types of area rugs from French. notice how the soft yellow and green pastels of this European Renaissance-style rug design of scrolling vines contrasts with the earthy browns on the outer edge and the center open field. Far less ornate than other traditional area rug styles, the relatively sparse design of this piece allows the eye to take in the fantastic color scheme.
This charming elegant and antique rug - an antique English piece made toward the end of the nineteenth century - is as lovely as it is representative of the traditions from which it emerged. The classical, naturalistic rendering of the leafy curling scrolls and flowers on this lovely antique English rug recall the French Savonnerie carpets from across the Channel. But the deeper golden coloration and the asymmetry of the design are distinctively English, recalling the taste and sensibility of the arts and Crafts Movement of the times. The soft reds and ivory play off especially nicely against the varied shades of warm tan. A beautiful rug that typifies the aesthetic principles of Western European design, this English piece offers the opportunity to own the sort of rug that is more than just a decorative piece, but also a piece filled with cultural poetry.
Doris Leslie Blau
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.
Bessarabian rugs combine the beauty of the Oriental carpets with European elegance. Bessarabian rugs draw attention with their intricate designs, which stand out even among other antique rugs. Antique rugs have numerous admirers due to their diverse designs and the high quality of their weave. A true gem of weaving art, this stunning Bessarabian carpet captures hearts thanks to its beauty. The rug was handmade in the early 20th century, circa 1900, The carpet has a complex floral motif stretched all over its surface. Weaver used looms with unseen ease as if they were a brush. The flowers were depicted with great detail - not a petal is out of place. The design's frame is decorated with the same motif. Usage of a gentle color palette balances the whole composition out, beautifying it further at the same time. Light red, green and beige were topped with a hint of gray and white. The carpet's charming presence is bound to enhance any kind of interior. Doris Leslie Blau's collection of high-quality antique rugs and modern carpets contains some of the most beautiful pieces in the industry. Often featured in interior design magazines, such as Architectural Digest or Elle Decor, those rugs are gems waiting to be discovered by you, so don't wait! All you have to do is to visit our webpage and indulge in the most luxurious shopping experience offered by Doris Leslie Blau.
A modern second quarter 20th-century French country rug, the camel field with minor circles and triangles in bands framing the tiles containing brown and beige flowerheads within a thin outer stripe. Rug production was introduced to Europe by the Moors of Spain between the eighth and thirteenth centuries. While Oriental rugs initially had a significant influence on European rugs designs, various regions came to develop their own unique styles and techniques over time. In France, starting in the seventeenth century, factories in Savonnerie and Aubusson rugs for sale began producing some of the most exceptional rugs of the last few centuries. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacture royal, carrying out commissions for pile antique rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal Palaces. In England, high-quality rug production in the town of Axminster in the late 18th century gradually paved the way for the Arts and Crafts rugs in the late nineteenth century when William Morris designed a pattern for an Axminster rug.
Soft and Quietly Beautiful Square Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Circa Weaving Date: 1900. By establishing warm and creamy colors, this exquisite antique French Savonnerie rug creates an inviting presence that encourages the viewer attention to linger. A single grounding element exists in the outermost border before giving way to gentler flows and elegantly curling movements. Several natural shapes define the foreground as the details draw closer and closer to the center of the antique rug. Though the presence of the lighter tones introduce a clear sense of whimsy, they still frame around the core of the square size rug in an elegant and necessary way, providing viewers with a more pronounced degree of grounding that helps define the presence and theme of the beautiful French rug.
Chinese rugs are quite a mystery in the world of vintage rugs. Although not uncommon, their exotic beauty never fails to draw the attention of collectors and aficionados. Although contemporary Chinese rugs often find inspiration in Western Art, vintage carpets more often depict traditional themes and symbols, making them not only decorations but also a valuable element of Chinese culture. This beautiful Oriental rug was woven in the early 20th century, circa 1920. What makes it so interesting is certainly its stunning design. The dragon seen in the central field is certainly the most eye-catching element of the design. It is accompanied by depictions of small clouds and an u-shaped figure, perhaps a horseshoe. The color palette of this rug consists of rather calm, yet pleasing shades of blue, red, and beige. The rug's size, 4'7" x 8'4" (139 x 254 cm), makes it a perfect addition to any interior. Doris Leslie Blau's love for antique rugs and contemporary carpets is undeniable, but still, we turn our eyes to the future, to the new, stunning contemporary rugs. If you are searching for a perfect modern carpet, take a look at our website and indulge in a luxurious shopping experience offered by Doris Leslie Blau Gallery. All of our rugs are 100% authentic and original.
Beautiful Room Size Antique American Chenille Carpet, Circa Date: 1870. Antique and classic in style, but up to date in meaning and intuition, this antique carpet is loaded with warm vibrant rich colors and context. This late 1800 room-size slice of bold Americana is a color-block vintage striped chenille carpet in patriotic red, white-gray, and blue thick stripes with a multi-colored background. The unique flat woven kilim texture of the wool pile, make for a lively mix and addition to your existing home interior design.
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Gorgeous And Extremely Artistic Antique Chinese Five Claw Dragon Design Shabby Elegance Rug, Circa Date: 1880 - A beautiful array of five clawed Chinese dragons are gracefully flying across the expanse of this breathtaking antique Chinese rug. This is a fascinating and highly artistic antique rug was woven in China around the 1880’s.
