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Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Round Rug Size: 13'8" × 13'8" (416 × 416 cm) This exceptional 19th-century French Aubusson round rug epitomizes the elegance and refinement of European courtl...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Round rug with "psychedelic" design, France, circa 1970
Round rug with "psychedelic" design, France, circa 1970

Round rug with "psychedelic" design, France, circa 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Interesting round rug in curly wool with « psychedelic » decoration, very typical of the 70s. Dark blue, light blue, turquoise, dark green, water green and violet scrolls and arabesq...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique very large french round savonnerie rug
Bobyrug’s Antique very large french round savonnerie rug

Bobyrug’s Antique very large french round savonnerie rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Introducing an exquisite French Savonnerie design Aubusson rug that's both exceptionally beautiful and generously sized. Adorned with a lovely floral pattern and a stunning array of ...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1900s Rose Pink Floral Basket French Round Savonnerie Carpet 20' Round Wool Rug
1900s Rose Pink Floral Basket French Round Savonnerie Carpet 20' Round Wool Rug

1900s Rose Pink Floral Basket French Round Savonnerie Carpet 20' Round Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Such detailed, formal compositions are hallmarks of prestigious French rugs intended for grand interiors. Unusually, this piece is presented in a monumental round shape, emphasizing...

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Antique Early 1900s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus
Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus

Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus Size: 8'9" × 8'9" (266 × 266 cm) Color: Beige, Lavender, Yellow This exceptional round Aubusson rug, dating to the 1930...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Vintage Round Indian Rug with Traditional Style
Vintage Round Indian Rug with Traditional Style

Vintage Round Indian Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74754 Vintage Round Indian rug with Traditional Style 08'02 x 08'02. This hand-knotted wool vintage round Indian rug features a traditional style composed of a repeating geometric pa...

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Late 20th Century Indian French Provincial Indian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Aubusson Flatweave and Round Rug in Beige, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Aubusson Flatweave and Round Rug in Beige, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Aubusson Flatweave and Round Rug in Beige, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and hailing from France circa 1890-1900, this 11x12 antique Aubusson flatweave and round rug is an exciting addition in the Rug & Kilim Collection.

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Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Indian Floral Chainstitch Round Area Rug, 08'07 x 08'11
Antique Indian Floral Chainstitch Round Area Rug, 08'07 x 08'11

Antique Indian Floral Chainstitch Round Area Rug, 08'07 x 08'11

Located in Dallas, TX

70896 Antique Indian Chain Stitch Round Area Rug, 08'07 x 08'11. Indian chainstitch rugs are a traditional textile art from India, particularly prevalent in Kashmir and Rajasthan. Th...

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Early 20th Century Indian French Provincial Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rugs On Net Gray Vintage Mid Century Art Moderne Savonnerie Round Rug Carpet
Rugs On Net Gray Vintage Mid Century Art Moderne Savonnerie Round Rug Carpet

Rugs On Net Gray Vintage Mid Century Art Moderne Savonnerie Round Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century French Art Moderne Savonnerie Carpet( 7' 9" R - 236 R ) Vintage Art Deco – European French Allover Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1960s. This ex...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Needlepoint Round Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Needlepoint Round Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Needlepoint Round Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice antique French tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with wool and silk, assembled on a wooden panel. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Round Needlepoint Area Rug, Floral Design, Wool, India, 1920s
Vintage Round Needlepoint Area Rug, Floral Design, Wool, India, 1920s

Vintage Round Needlepoint Area Rug, Floral Design, Wool, India, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 10” x 3’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1840s Burgundy Ground Floral Antique European Neoclassical Aubusson Round Rug
1840s Burgundy Ground Floral Antique European Neoclassical Aubusson Round Rug

1840s Burgundy Ground Floral Antique European Neoclassical Aubusson Round Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This is a spectacular and exceptionally rare room-sized antique European Aubusson rug, dating back to circa 1840. Measuring approximately 9'5" x 10'3" with a beautifully curved, rou...

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Antique 1840s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Contemporary Ora French Braided Rug, 2021, 1C836
Handmade Contemporary Ora French Braided Rug, 2021, 1C836

Handmade Contemporary Ora French Braided Rug, 2021, 1C836

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade contemporary French braided round rug made by One Royal Art, collection 2021.

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2010s French Western European Rugs

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Cotton

1950s Colorful Ivory Vintage European Art Deco Rug 8'5" Round Wool Carpet
1950s Colorful Ivory Vintage European Art Deco Rug 8'5" Round Wool Carpet

1950s Colorful Ivory Vintage European Art Deco Rug 8'5" Round Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Round European Art Deco Carpet ( 8'5 R - 257 R ) This vintage European carpet, likely from the 1950s, features a distinctive Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern design. ...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Handmade contemporary ORA French braided rug - 1C835
Handmade contemporary ORA French braided rug - 1C835

Handmade contemporary ORA French braided rug - 1C835

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade contemporary French braided round rug made by One Royal Art, collection 2021.

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Early 2000s Chinese Western European Rugs

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Wool

VIA COMO'Mille Foliage' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round
VIA COMO'Mille Foliage' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round

VIA COMO'Mille Foliage' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round

Located in Long Island, NY

'Mille Folliage' Round Rug - Size 8'2"" x 8'2" Material: 85%  Wool 15% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled arti...

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Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7'  ft RARE Round
VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7'  ft RARE Round

VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7' ft RARE Round

Located in Long Island, NY

 'Rotondier' Rug - Size 7' x 7' Material: 100% Wool Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exclusivity, Vi...

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Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

VIA COMO 'Carla' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round OAK
VIA COMO 'Carla' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round OAK

VIA COMO 'Carla' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'2" x 8'2" ft Round OAK

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Carla' Rug - Size 8'2"" x 8'2" Material: 85% Wool 15% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry ...

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Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Round Savonnerie Carpet, circa 1930s
Antique Round Savonnerie Carpet, circa 1930s

Antique Round Savonnerie Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This coarsely knotted piece shows a colorful rose wreath on the sand ground. Additional roses decorate the teal inner border. Detail tones include lemon, goldenrod,off white, red, me...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Western European Rugs

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Wool

Round Circular Mid 19th C. Ivory Beige Floral French Aubusson Tapestry Rug
Round Circular Mid 19th C. Ivory Beige Floral French Aubusson Tapestry Rug

Round Circular Mid 19th C. Ivory Beige Floral French Aubusson Tapestry Rug

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely antique 19th century ivory and Beige Round Floral French Aubusson rug from the 1850s and handwoven in France.

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Antique 1850s French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Paule Leleu, Round Center Carpet with Geometric Trim, France, 1957
Paule Leleu, Round Center Carpet with Geometric Trim, France, 1957

Paule Leleu, Round Center Carpet with Geometric Trim, France, 1957

By Paule Leleu

Located in New York, NY

The daughter of Jules Leleu, Paule joined the family company at a young age. Over time she became the firm's colorist and the head of the design studio, where she oversaw the textile...

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Mid-20th Century French Western European Rugs

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Wool

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Round Rug
Round Rug

Round Rug

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Dm 96.46 in

Round Rug

By Jules Leleu

Located in Paris, FR

Circular woollen carpet with geometrical decoration.

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20th Century French Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Paule Leleu, Round Rug, circa 1950
Paule Leleu, Round Rug, circa 1950

Paule Leleu, Round Rug, circa 1950

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Dm 104.34 in

Paule Leleu, Round Rug, circa 1950

By Paule Leleu

Located in Paris, FR

A round knotted woollen rug with beige ground and yellow border, radiant decoration of red, green and yellow carved rhombuses, central medallion in the shape of a star finished off w...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Round Carpet With Lotus Flower Decor
Art Deco Round Carpet With Lotus Flower Decor

Art Deco Round Carpet With Lotus Flower Decor

Located in RÉDING, FR

"Art Deco Round Carpet With Lotus Flower Decor" Round rug, handmade, on a black background decorated with leaves intertwined with lotus flowers. Beautiful polychromy Size : 153 diam...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Signed Paule Leleu Round Carpet, circa 1940
Authentic Signed Paule Leleu Round Carpet, circa 1940

Authentic Signed Paule Leleu Round Carpet, circa 1940

By Paule Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Paule Leleu (1906-1987) was the daughter of the French sculptor and furniture designer Jules Leleu, she became the chief rug designer at her father's business when Ivan da Dilva Bruh...

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Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs

Round Wool French Rug Attributed to Jules Lelu
Round Wool French Rug Attributed to Jules Lelu

Round Wool French Rug Attributed to Jules Lelu

Located in Chicago, IL

French 1940's soft green and ivory round wool rug designed attributed to Jules Lelu.

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Vintage 1940s French More Carpets

A Round French Deco Rug Design Paule Leleu

A Round French Deco Rug Design Paule Leleu

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco Rug Designed by Paule Leleu . A pattern of elongated and overlapping rectangles eminates from a solid center.

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Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

hand woven round rug
hand woven round rug

hand woven round rug

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Dm 82.68 in

hand woven round rug

Located in Paris, FR

HANDLOOM, Round rug with geometric patterns, wool and silk Circa 2010 D. 210 cm

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk, Wood

17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces, since the late 17th century. Size: 8' x 8'.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Aubousson Traditional Beige and Gold Round Wool Rug
Antique Aubousson Traditional Beige and Gold Round Wool Rug

Antique Aubousson Traditional Beige and Gold Round Wool Rug

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from France in 1900, this antique turn of the century aubousson rug. Hand woven in high quality wool, the neo-classical hues of cream beige, golden, brown and light green...

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Antique Early 1900s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ivory Round Circular Portuguese Needlepoint Rug with Flowers c. 1880s
Antique Ivory Round Circular Portuguese Needlepoint Rug with Flowers c. 1880s

Antique Ivory Round Circular Portuguese Needlepoint Rug with Flowers c. 1880s

Located in New York, NY

Antique ivory round circular Portuguese needlepoint rug with flowers c. 1880s measuring 7.6 ft in diameter.

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Antique 1880s Austrian French Provincial Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-tufted round psychedelic rug, model Panton by Habitat, from the 1990s
Hand-tufted round psychedelic rug, model Panton by Habitat, from the 1990s

Hand-tufted round psychedelic rug, model Panton by Habitat, from the 1990s

By Habitat International, Verner Panton

Located in Lyon, FR

Beautiful hand-tufted round rug, in wool fabric, model Panton for Habitat, made in India for Habitat France, from the end of 1990s.

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1990s French Space Age Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug, Peony on Black, 1920s, 2'11"×3'1" - 1N133
Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug, Peony on Black, 1920s, 2'11"×3'1" - 1N133

Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug, Peony on Black, 1920s, 2'11"×3'1" - 1N133

Located in Bordeaux, FR

✦ ABOUT THIS RUG A charming and collectible antique Chinese Art Deco round rug from the 1920s — woven in the Tianjin or Peking export workshops in the Art Deco style that defined Chi...

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug
Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug

Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

French round rug, circa 1940 with a Art Deco design, wool velvet on cotton foundation, in good conditions.    

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug
Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug

Beautiful French Art Deco Round Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

French round rug, circa 1940 with a Art Deco design, wool velvet on cotton foundation, in good conditions.  

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Round Antique French Art Deco Rug by Leleu
Round Antique French Art Deco Rug by Leleu

Round Antique French Art Deco Rug by Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco rugs, the deco period was an international design movement from 1920s-1940s. It produced a mix of many different styles borrowing design influences from neoclassical, constr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique french art nouveau round rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique french art nouveau round rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique french art nouveau round rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very nice antique french round rug from early 20th century, with a beautiful floral art nouveau design from an artist of the period, entirely hand knotted with wool on jute foundation

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Wool, Jute

Antique French Aubusson Round Rug with Rococo Style
Antique French Aubusson Round Rug with Rococo Style

Antique French Aubusson Round Rug with Rococo Style

Located in Dallas, TX

With its ornate and elegant design, this antique French Aubusson round rug was spared no expense. A decorative bouquet of roses is rendered in rich and refined colors ranging from bl...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Western European Rugs

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Wool

Very beautiful mid century French round Janus savonnerie rug
Very beautiful mid century French round Janus savonnerie rug

Very beautiful mid century French round Janus savonnerie rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful French round rug , with a nice and decorative floral design in style of Aubusson and savonnerie rugs from 18th century Louis XVI style, entirely hand crafted by Janus,...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Traditional French Aubusson Style Round Flat-Weave Rug
Traditional French Aubusson Style Round Flat-Weave Rug

Traditional French Aubusson Style Round Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven Recreations of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 11'' x 9' 11''.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Art Deco Turquoise Round Rug with Ferronerie Border, Circa 1935
French Art Deco Turquoise Round Rug with Ferronerie Border, Circa 1935

French Art Deco Turquoise Round Rug with Ferronerie Border, Circa 1935

Located in Milan, IT

A truly outstanding French Art Deco rug of circular format distinguished by a turquoise open field framed by a wide ivory border decorated by red curvilinear pattern strongly reminis...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

17th Century Round Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Handwoven Recreations of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 7'10 x 7'10.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Round French Art Deco Rug by Leleu. Size: 13 ft x 13 ft
Antique Round French Art Deco Rug by Leleu. Size: 13 ft x 13 ft

Antique Round French Art Deco Rug by Leleu. Size: 13 ft x 13 ft

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent and luxurious antique round French Art Deco rug by Leleu, country of origin / rug type: French rug, circa date: 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Round Colored Carpet, 1960
Round Colored Carpet, 1960

Round Colored Carpet, 1960

By Verner Panton

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round colored carpet, 1960, in the stile Verner Panton.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Antique Round Art Deco Carpet by Leleu
Antique Round Art Deco Carpet by Leleu

Antique Round Art Deco Carpet by Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent antique red color round French Art Deco Leleu rug.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Leleu Art Deco Rug
Leleu Art Deco Rug

Leleu Art Deco Rug

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Dm 83.5 in

Leleu Art Deco Rug

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Paule Leleu (1906-1987). A round French Art Deco wool rug, signed “Leleu," similar model illustrated on page 392 of "Leleu décorateurs ensembliers" by Françoise Siriex.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Round Velvet Leather Rug
Round Velvet Leather Rug

Round Velvet Leather Rug

By Norki

Located in Rosheim, FR

Round rug entirely lined. Velvet leather available in a huge range of colors. Ø250 cm.

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2010s French More Carpets

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Leather

Geometrical Round Rug
Geometrical Round Rug

Geometrical Round Rug

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Dm 86.62 in

Geometrical Round Rug

By Paule Leleu

Located in PARIS, FR

Ce tapis est un design de Paule LELEU datant des années 60. Le numéro de carton est le 677. Réalisés en 5 exemplaires à l'époque la Maison LELEU propose aujourd'hui sa première versi...

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20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

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Round French Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the round French rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each round French rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. Find 28 options for an antique or vintage round French rug now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a round French rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A round French rug, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jules Leleu, Paule Leleu and Aubusson Manufacture each produced at least one beautiful round French rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Round French Rug?

Prices for a round French rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $960 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $16,500.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.