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Nazmiyal Collection
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 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.
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.
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.
Lavender Oriental Carpets
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.
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, 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.
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.
Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool from France, this 11x15 Antique Savonnerie rug is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection. On the Design: Admirers of the craft may appreciate the feminine sensibilities and rich medley of colors in this French Savonnerie rug. The play of soft hues like pink, green, light blue, and yellow among others lend a soothing and comforting quality to the composition. Connoisseurs will further appreciate the attention to detail as evident in the ornate floral patterns that adorn the entire rug in a dense fashion. 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 is in great condition for its age and origin.
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.
Beautiful Room Size Vintage French Kilim Rug by Artist Antonin Kybal, Rug Type: French Rugs, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Unlike many art deco rugs, this elegant surface uses whimsically curving and moving lines to draw attention from one section of interest on the French rug to the next. The careful placement of elements creates a unique degree of asymmetry, resulting in a casual arrangement with shapes that still appear to be chosen in a specific order. The vintage rugs lines are divided into black and sage green movements to break up the space even further, and the colors within add certain contrast to the beige background itself. Vibrant red and glowing yellow are selected at key sections around the lines to fill in the spaces made where the lines cross. These spaces, within the flat woven Kilim rug, take on a life of their own, and viewers are taken on a journey through the various twists and turns encountered where the colors and lines meet.
Samad Rugs
This One-of-a-Kind collection takes its inspiration from the ornamental carpets produced in 17th Century Paris by the prestigious Savonnerie Manufactory. Made popular by King Louis XIII, Savonneries became the carpet of choice for the French crown thereafter. These pile rugs are fine in texture and display decorative floral designs adorned with playful elements such as leafy motifs, baskets, ribbons, and medallions.
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