1840s Rugs and Carpets

Mid-19th Century Turkish Smyrna Oushak Carpet 7' 8" x 14' 4" Antique Oushak Turkish Geometric Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1840s. This exceptional example of 19th-ce...

Ningxia North Central China 17'10" x 17'10" Circa 1850 Warp: cotton, off white, handspun, Z-4-S Weft: cotton, off white, handspun, 2 shoots alternating Pile: wool, 3 strand, handspun Knot: asymmetric, open left, 48 knots per square inch Sides: one cord, offwhite cotton wrapped End: no original finish This is a particularly large example of a Mandarin official’s carpet with a central medallion displaying nine lion dogs collectively symbolic of success on the national Chin Shih examination which provided guaranteed entry into the national administrative bureaucracy and the wealth devolving therefrom. The nine lion dogs are a rebus for success in the national bureaucracy. The apricot ground features 11 full or partial rows of tree paeonies, flower and stem. This carpet is particularly large and clearly was made for a highly placed official or the wealthy family of a recent graduate of whom great things were expected. The principal was probably Buddhist as indicated by the embroidered ball and precious objects in the medallion. The clouds surrounding the lion dogs form a broken, polychrome circle rather than the usual continuous cloud wreath. This is one of the several features indicating a bespoke order rather than a piece made for the market. Another indicator is the exceptional size, as the standard square Ningxia Mandarin carpet is about 12 to 14 feet square. The main border continues the colour combination, with a now apricot ground and paeonies among floral arabesques. The blue inner stripe is unusual with butterflies alternating with paired peaches...

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philleppe Period Savonnerie Carpet  15'8" x 20'8" - 478 x 630

Mid 19th Century Turkmen Arabachi Chuval ( 2'9'' x 4'6'' - 84 x 137 ) Antique Central Asian Turkmen Allover Geometric Knotted Tribal Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional piece r...

Mid-19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 5'6" x 10' - 168 x 305 )

Mid-19th century Russian pile rug USSR, circa 1840 Handwoven Measures: 8'4" x 6'9" (254 x 206 cm).

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x7 antique Turkish Ghiordes rug from circa 1850 represents a classic example of Anatolian weaving traditions. Known for their distinctive prayer rug forma...

This handmade antique Turkmen Tekke Torba rug, crafted in the 1840s, is a rare and collectible piece that embodies the intricate weaving traditions of the Turkmen Tekke tribe. Its co...

Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 circa 1800-1850, antique French Aubusson petit-point tapestry reflects the elegance of early 19th-century Neoclassical design. Featuring a finely rendered...

Period: 19th century Style: Napoleon III Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & silk Length: 380 cm Width: 315 cm Depth: 1 cm This magnificent rug, having benefited from a de...

Hand made antique collectible Northwest runner in original good condition. This rug is from the middle of 19th century in white, burgundy, blue and y...

Antique handmade collectible Khamseh rug from the mid-18th century. It is in bright natural colors and in distressed condition. Condition: Original, distressed, circa 1840s, ...

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Dragon Rug 2' 3" x 2' 3" - 68 x 68

This handmade antique Caucasian Soumak rug is a visual symphony of deep indigo, brick red, and touches of ivory that pulse with energy and timeworn charm. The octagonal medallions d...

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9' x 13' - 275 x 395 cm )

A magnificent and museum-quality Antique Persian Silk Kerman carpet, circa 1840. Measuring a commanding 10' 4" x 15' 5", this piece is an extraordinary example of mid-19th-century Pe...

This circa 1840 French Antique Aubusson rug is a flat-woven tapestry piece featuring a vibrant red field with a soft blue medallion, designed in the neoclassical style. Measuring app...

This circa 1840 Antique Aubusson rug is a monumental 14' x 25' European textile featuring a rich red ground and intricate classical design elements. Hand-woven from 100% wool, this o...

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Gallery Carpet 6'10"x 18'10" - 208 x 574

Mid 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Rug ( 2'4" x 2'4" - 70 x 70 )

Mid-19th Century Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner Carpet 4'3" x 11'6" - 130 x 351 Antique Konya Hallway Runner Wool Coral Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1850s. This exce...

Senneh prayer kilim from northern Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1840 Size: 4′.6″x3′.3″ (137×99 cm) This unusual Senneh kilim presents an ascending chevron mihrab pattern compose of col...

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug ( 2' 2" x 2' 2" - 66 x 66 cm)

Mid 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Carpet ( 4' x 8'8" - 122 x 264 )

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4" x 13'10" - 102 x 422 ) Red background with stacked floral lattice pattern. Ivory and brown borders. Hand knotted wool construction.