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Chinese Savonnerie

Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug
Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug

Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful Chinese rug with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with yellow field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980's Chinese French Savonnerie Wool and Silk Carpet with Traditional Style
1980's Chinese French Savonnerie Wool and Silk Carpet with Traditional Style

1980's Chinese French Savonnerie Wool and Silk Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79095 Vintage Black Chinese Savonnerie Rug, 09'01 x 12'00. This captivating hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Savonnerie rug exemplifies an extraordinary fusion of Eastern c...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Wool Rug - In Blue with Floral Medallion & Ornate Gold Border
Antique Chinese Wool Rug - In Blue with Floral Medallion & Ornate Gold Border

Antique Chinese Wool Rug - In Blue with Floral Medallion & Ornate Gold Border

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite Antique Chinese Savonnerie-style rug features a stunning fusion of Eastern craftsmanship and 18th-century French Neoclassical design.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Green Chinese Rug
Large Antique Green Chinese Rug

Large Antique Green Chinese Rug

By Savonnerie

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Chinese rug with an elegant all-over floral design throughout. Mesaures: 12'8'' x 19'5''.

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20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Rug
Savonnerie Rug

Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Savonnerie rug Measurement: 15'11"x19'

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2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Rug
Savonnerie Rug

Savonnerie Rug

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Savonnerie rug Measurement: 12' x 15'.

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2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Rug

Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Savonnerie rug Measurement: 12' x 18'.

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Cream Carpet Oriental Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs Savonnerie CHR82
Vintage Cream Carpet Oriental Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs Savonnerie CHR82

Vintage Cream Carpet Oriental Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs Savonnerie CHR82

Located in Wembley, GB

Washable and one-of-a-kind, these rugs cannot be found in any other rug warehouse or store. (Vintage Savonnerie Style Chinese Rug 182x124)

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Contemporary 'Football Savonnerie' Carpet
Contemporary 'Football Savonnerie' Carpet

Contemporary 'Football Savonnerie' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Football Savonnerie' Carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Savonnerie Style Needlepoint Rug
Vintage French Savonnerie Style Needlepoint Rug

Vintage French Savonnerie Style Needlepoint Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

In the style of French Savonnerie and Aubusson. Made in China. Measures: 08'05 x 11'07.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Luxury Wool Savonnerie Renaissance Beige Rug
Handwoven Luxury Wool Savonnerie Renaissance Beige Rug

Handwoven Luxury Wool Savonnerie Renaissance Beige Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven Luxury Wool Savonnerie Renaissance Beige Rug. Size: 2'-8" X 5'-1"

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20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Gold / Beige Area Rug
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Gold / Beige Area Rug

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Gold / Beige Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A medieval silk brocade with Saffavid and Andalusian influences inspired this saffron ground and amber tonal border. This hand made cut and loop pile rug was made by combining a loop...

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2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan Hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug was mad...

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2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 7'11"x9'10"
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 7'11"x9'10"

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 7'11"x9'10"

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug was mad...

Category

2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 10'2"x13'11"
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 10'2"x13'11"

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 10'2"x13'11"

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug was mad...

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2010s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

12x18 Hand Knotted French Savonnerie Style, Area Rug Elegant Medallion Design
12x18 Hand Knotted French Savonnerie Style, Area Rug Elegant Medallion Design

12x18 Hand Knotted French Savonnerie Style, Area Rug Elegant Medallion Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance the elegance of your home with this 12x18 French Savonnerie Style Area Rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool in China, this rug combines exceptional craftsmanship with timeless...

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2010s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Nepalese Savonnerie Tibetan Rug with Aubusson Design
Vintage Nepalese Savonnerie Tibetan Rug with Aubusson Design

Vintage Nepalese Savonnerie Tibetan Rug with Aubusson Design

Located in Dallas, TX

78648 Vintage Nepalese Savonnerie Tibetan Rug with Aubusson Design, 05'11 x 09'00. Earth-tone elegance collides with traditional sensibility in this vintage Savonnerie Tibetan rug. T...

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Late 20th Century Nepalese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite Large Chinese Rug with Stunning French Savonnerie and Aubusson Style Floral Design Discover the elegance of this magnificent Chinese rug!

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage savonnerie style Chinese rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite Large Chinese Rug with Stunning Floral Design! This remarkable rug boasts a vibrant red background that sets the stage for a striking white medallion. The medallion is be...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Savonnerie
21st Century Savonnerie

21st Century Savonnerie

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

A Savonnerie rug is a luxurious handwoven carpet that blends the ornate elegance of French Savonnerie designs with traditional Chinese craftsmanship and motifs.

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2010s Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Tufted Savonnerie Style Rug
Vintage Hand Tufted Savonnerie Style Rug

Vintage Hand Tufted Savonnerie Style Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Late 20th century hand tufted rug with a nice savonnerie or Aubusson design and beautiful colors, hand tufted with wool velvet.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 20th century handcrafted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design and nice colors with blue, pink, purple, yellow and green, entirely handmade with tufted method with ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet
Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet

Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This exquisite piece, crafted in China during the 1970s-1980s, showcases a stunning design reminiscent of French Savonnerie carpets, capturing the essence of Napoleon III style.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Handwoven Savonnerie Rug

Fine Handwoven Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine handwoven Savonnerie rug.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet
Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet

Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet

By Savonnerie

Located in Lyon, FR

This prestigious knotted-pile carpet is synonymous with opulence and luxury. It has been hand-knotted on a vertical loom with a cotton warp and weft. The velvet is of wool with a sym...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug
Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug

Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A large fine quality late 20th century fringed Chinese rug in the Aubusson or Savonnerie manner.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Circular Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Wool
Circular Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Wool

Circular Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Wool

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive late 20th century circular Chinese rug in the Aubusson manner. The central foliate boss contained within an ivory border with repeating flowerheads. Measures: 300 x 30...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile
Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile

Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A large 20th century fringed Chinese rug in the Aubusson manner. Fantastic quality thick wool pile and dyes, the embossed duck egg ground, central floral medallion within a foliate ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Savonnerie Carpet
New Savonnerie Carpet

New Savonnerie Carpet

Unavailable

W 100.01 in L 140.95 in

New Savonnerie Carpet

Located in Lyon, FR

This prestigious knotted-pile carpet is synonymous with opulence and luxury. It has been hand-knotted on a vertical loom with a cotton warp and weft. The velvet is of wool with a sym...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine French Savonnerie Rug
Fine French Savonnerie Rug

Fine French Savonnerie Rug

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W 144 in L 180 in

Fine French Savonnerie Rug

Located in Northridge, CA

Fine French Savonnerie style rug 1990 Measures: 12' x 15" Vegetable dyed, hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Beige Border color: Beige Accent color: Brown...

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1990s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern French Design Chinese Savonnerie Rug
Modern French Design Chinese Savonnerie Rug

Modern French Design Chinese Savonnerie Rug

Located in New York, NY

Modern French design Chinese Savonnerie rug, country of origin: China, date: circa new / modern rug.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Western European...

Materials

Wool

Chinese Art Deco Rug Influenced by 18th Century European Architecture
Chinese Art Deco Rug Influenced by 18th Century European Architecture

Chinese Art Deco Rug Influenced by 18th Century European Architecture

By Savonnerie

Located in New York, NY

A glamorous oversize Chinese Art Deco rug. Art Deco is an influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before World War I [1] and began flourishing inte...

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20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Rug

Savonnerie Rug

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W 140.4 in L 176.4 in

Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Savonnerie rug Measurement: 11.7" x 14.7".

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2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Turquouse Field, Savonnerie Design
Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Turquouse Field, Savonnerie Design

Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Turquouse Field, Savonnerie Design

Located in New York, NY

The string narrow outer mid-blue turquouse border expands greatly in the corners to accommodate rose and stem bouquets, while the pale blue elliptical sub-field shows an oval lattice...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by a 14th century Tuscan villa. Yellow-green leaves and flowers, in shades of garnet, red, yellow, gold and orange a...

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2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Savonnerie Vintage Rug, 09'02" x 12'03"
Art Deco Savonnerie Vintage Rug, 09'02" x 12'03"

Art Deco Savonnerie Vintage Rug, 09'02" x 12'03"

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage Savonnerie rug with its legendary style of Art Deco is characterized by rich colors, bold abstract designs and lavish ornamentation. The smooth texture and plush pile of...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Savonnerie Rug
Modern Savonnerie Rug

Modern Savonnerie Rug

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W 125 in L 98 in

Modern Savonnerie Rug

Located in New York, NY

This modern Savonile rug features an elegant series of floral motifs set over a chic ecru-colored field. The beautifully composed repeating pattern depicts meandering leaflets and ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug
Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug

Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug

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W 36 in L 60 in

Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Recreation of a Classic French designs using the finest of materials and skilled weavers. This thick plush handwoven rug exudes the feeling of the best in European style and quality....

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20th Century Chinese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Aubusson or Savonnerie Style Rug
Vintage Aubusson or Savonnerie Style Rug

Vintage Aubusson or Savonnerie Style Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful room size Savonnerie style rug, with beautiful floral design and nice colors with blue, red, pink, yellow and green, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet on cotton foundat...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Savonnerie Style Area Rug, Aubusson Design Rug
Vintage Savonnerie Style Area Rug, Aubusson Design Rug

Vintage Savonnerie Style Area Rug, Aubusson Design Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

74381, vintage Savonnerie style area rug, Aubusson design rug. This vintage Savonnerie style area rug showcases a compartmentalized composition set with beautiful big pink floral bou...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese French Provincial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversize French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 15'8 x 19'11
Oversize French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 15'8 x 19'11

Oversize French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 15'8 x 19'11

Located in Secaucus, NJ

French Savonnerie carpets have been produced since the 1600s.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 9' x 11'4
Vintage French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 9' x 11'4

Vintage French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet 9' x 11'4

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet . French Style Savonnerie Rug Carpet. Recreation of a classic French designs using the finest of materials and skilled weavers. This thick...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug
Large Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug

Large Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Design Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful large Chinese rug, late 20th century, with a yellow field and a floral Savonnerie style design, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Style Rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Style Rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Savonnerie Style Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 20th-century Chinese rug featuring an Aubusson or Savonnerie design.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Savonnerie Rug
Savonnerie Rug

Savonnerie Rug

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W 140.4 in L 176.4 in

Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Savonnerie rug Measurement: 11'7" x 14'7".

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2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Hand-Woven Savonnerie Rug
Fine Hand-Woven Savonnerie Rug

Fine Hand-Woven Savonnerie Rug

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W 96 in L 120 in

Fine Hand-Woven Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Hand Woven Savonnerie Rug 8'x10'

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Beige / Rose Area Rug 8'x10'
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Beige / Rose Area Rug 8'x10'

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Beige / Rose Area Rug 8'x10'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by antique French Savonnerie rugs and the exuberant colors in the paintings of Jean Honoré Fragonard, (1732-1806). T...

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2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Brown / Brown Area Rug 8'1"x9'8"
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Brown / Brown Area Rug 8'1"x9'8"

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Brown / Brown Area Rug 8'1"x9'8"

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Algarve is based on an original Asmara painting inspired by 19th century Portuguese needlepoint embroideries. Lyrical vines with Caribbean blue, persimmon and burnt tangerine flowers...

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2010s Chinese Renaissance Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Rug Small French Style Savonnerie Rug Small Door Mat
Handwoven Rug Small French Style Savonnerie Rug Small Door Mat

Handwoven Rug Small French Style Savonnerie Rug Small Door Mat

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet French-style handwoven rug makes a wonderful housewarming gift, wedding gift or Christmas gift. The Savonnerie rug is one of the most prestigious European knotte...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Chintz Area Rug with French Aubusson Style and Savonnerie Design
Traditional Chintz Area Rug with French Aubusson Style and Savonnerie Design

Traditional Chintz Area Rug with French Aubusson Style and Savonnerie Design

By Savonnerie, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Dallas, TX

73272 Traditional Chintz Area Rug with French Aubusson Style and Savonnerie Design. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Louis XVI , this hand-woven wool regal area rug beautifu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Savonnerie Style Rug
17th Century Traditional French Savonnerie Style Rug

17th Century Traditional French Savonnerie Style Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven recreation of the Classic French Savonnerie rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 6 x 9.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Chinese Savonnerie For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese savonnerie available at 1stDibs. A Chinese savonnerie — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese savonnerie, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Chinese savonnerie you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese savonnerie is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Savonnerie?

Prices for a Chinese savonnerie can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $297 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,100.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

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