Antique French Decorative Oriental Aubusson Rug in Small Size

An antique French Aubusson carpet, size 14'0 x 10'9, circa 1890. This fine Louis Philippe era flat-woven French wool carpet features an elegant floral medallion at center, and a uniq...

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie rug, room size, circa 1930. A one-of-a-kind vintage European Savonnerie Oriental carpet, hand-knotted with sh...

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven Aubusson Rug 8x8 Round Rug 244cm x 244cm "This is a great example of a large round authentic antique French Aubusso...

Antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1890. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry 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, neoclassical 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-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...