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Elegant Antique French Charles X Savonnerie Rug, circa date: 1820. Charles X ruled France from 1824 to 1830. This period in history is known as the Restoration, and this beautiful antique French Savonnerie rug is a magnificent example of the work of this period. This breathtaking green color rug was created around 1820 and is a beautiful piece of Restoration-era furniture. It is a rare piece and in an excellent state of preservation considering it is age and origins.
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.
Refined and Beautifully Soft Large Floral Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, rug type: French rug, circa date: Turn Of The 20th Century. This elegant antique French Savonnerie carpet looks as if it belongs in the Louis XIV Palace of Versailles, and it is large enough to warrant such a display. The originally vibrant colors of this refined French rug have faded over time, giving it a chic Victorian appeal. The reds, pinks, blues, and greens of this antique French Savonnerie carpet have faded to the color of a refined cup of tea.
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 beautiful antique French Tapestry rug, is from the late 19th century, a period in time when many of the finest examples were produced. In this exquisite little wall hanging antique French tapestry, two female figures interact amidst a lush, pastoral landscape in a scene drawn from classical mythology or allegory. One figure kneels and receives a butterfly, from another standing figure who holds a butterfly net across her shoulder, while the butterfly hovers and flutters between them.
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.
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Aubusson carpets are pile-less and the tapestry is woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The designs are strictly classical, neo-classical, or Victorian. They are virtually never “oriental”. The pattern wefts are wool with silk and/or metal thread for details in the more finely woven examples. Sizes tend toward the squarish and pieces 30’ by 30’ are not unknown. The 18th and 19th-century French clients included the nobility and Haute bourgeoisie. Aubusson carpets were also exported to England and are often to be found in country houses. Light colors are the most popular and dark-toned pieces are very rare. Besides traditional Louis furniture, try an Aubusson with the most modern décor; it might surprise you. This light, airy Aubusson small carpet has matching central and corner rose bouquets. The double elliptical leafy wreaths are spaced to give a sense of informality. The corner bosses are ae equally open. The narrow monochrome border is barely noticeable. There are no overtly classical elements and there is just enough rococo feeling to set it off from the more cluttered pseudo-Baroque of the Victorian period. The colors are all-natural and have mellowed from what originally were sharper brighter tones. Aubusson weavers, as with French rug and tapestry artists generally, work in spans of centuries, not years or decades, and they plan on what their creations will look like far into the future. This Aubusson is a study in greens, especially pistachio, restful and precise, calming and yet rigorous.
Breathtaking 18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry, circa date: 18th century. This rare tapestry from the 18th century is an exquisite example of the works of the Beauvais Manufactory. Existing Beauvais tapestries are a rare find and are considered world treasures. The subject of the textile art creates a stately presence and shows the exceptional skill and artistry that made these works some of the most desirable in the world.
Magnificent Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet, Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1860. During the 17th and 18th centuries the French tapestries and the flat woven rugs that were produced in Aubusson France rivaled the best Royal manufacturers. These antique rugs and tapestries were known for their high level of detail and fine craftsmanship. This magnificent mid-19th century French Aubusson carpet is an excellent example of the fine detail and care that went into the making of each piece.
Stunning Antique French Aubusson Rug, Circa Date: 1900. This delicate French Aubusson rug has a dreamy, romantic feel. It was created around the turn of the 20th century. Even though it is over 100 years old, it is the perfect piece for several contemporary design trends.
Doris Leslie Blau
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.
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.
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