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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.
Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 17th Century. This exquisite wool and silk French tapestry from the 17th century is an excellent example of the quality that was being created by the French tapestry weavers of that time. This wool and silk tapestry holds a special place in history and is in excellent condition for a piece of this age. The scene is like looking back in time at a moment that was captured by the artist. This hunting scene is like a snapshot of daily life in 17th century France.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool from France circa 1890-1900, this 10x13 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection.On the DesignAdmirers of the craft may appreciate this transitional rug among the works of a special workshop from its period. The color play of blue, beige/brown, gold, pink and peach adds a dynamic and energetic flair to the composition. Connoisseurs will further appreciate the attention to detail as evident in the intricate medallion, floral patterns in the border, and floral motifs that adorn the entire rug. Every feature, from its lush, comfortable pile to its fine detail, is exemplary of collectibles from this weaving tradition. Altogether it’s a piece as deeply personal in its subtext as it is in the details and beauties that distinguish it in our craft—both a masterpiece and a true collector’s rug, teeming with history and culture. Condition: This antique French Savonnerie rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage—a rare and collectible piece of history for both designer and connoisseur alike.
Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry, Circa Date: 17th Century. This breathtaking 17th-century tapestry that was created using both silk and wool, is a fine example of the expertise and skill of the French tapestry designers. This one is in a style that is known as Verdure because of its abundance of green plant life. Tapestries of this type were meant to honor the natural elements and create a feeling of the outdoors. Today, this trend is once again gaining in popularity, and this piece is the perfect fit.
Lavender Oriental Carpets
Malayer rugs come from west Persia near Hamadan woven in a range of medallion and all-over designs, they have a wonderful style that makes them excellent decorative pieces so suitable for today’s designs and themes.
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