18th Century Rugs and Carpets

Mid-18th W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Main Hall Carpet 11’9” x 12’ Mid 18th Century Structural Analysis: Warp:cotton,off-white,natural,Z-4-S,somewhat irregular; Weft:cotton,off-white,Z-4-S,winder plied, quite irregular;2 shots alternating; wefts thick and soft; Pile:wool,Z-4; Knot: PL/0 degrees warp depression/horiz. 6 x vertical 5 = 30 knots per square inch; knots somewhat irregular, some quite thin; [check for T knots along edges] Sides: two cords each of two body warps, inner directly weft-attached; figure eight sparsely weft yarn wrapped; Weft/knot ratio: 60/40 wefts predominant. Remarks: This is another variant on the popular Mandarin nine lion dog carpet...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from 18th century China, this 13x13 antique rug is extremely special for its beauty and its outstanding large size among works curated from this ...

18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10"-478 x 513 Louis XV owned this rug. Well, not really, but it certainly was made ...

Antique Pile Aubusson rug France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley. handwoven

The unusual camel field of this period Axminster carpet appears behind the in and out palmette, leaf and vine pattern adapted from virtually contemporary Indian Mughal carpets. The p...

This very rare fragment belongs to a specific group of twelve silk Kashgar throne covers, all with a similar design and palette and distinguished by an ex...

18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 11'3" x 12'4" - 343 x 376 )

Louis XV period. Provenance: Ephrussi de Rothschild collection.

18th. Century Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais Silk 3' x 3' 89cm x 88cm "This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French B...

Fine Antique 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry 8’6” x 11’2”.

A French pastoral landscape tapestry from the 18th century, depicting a placid country scene with a young couple conversing and tending to their flock of sheep amidst the beauty and ...

Mid-18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 13'10" - 411 x 422 )

Late 17th Century French Tapestry ( 10'9" x 13'8" - 327 x 416 cm ) Material: Wool warp,18 warps per inch; wool and silk pattern wefts, Z-2; woven sideways. This extremely attractive...

A late 18th century Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug stitched onto a canvas like Linen. This item can either be used as a wall piece or floor covering. It can be walked on too if desired...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from France circa 1740-1750, this 11x15 antique rug is a rare acquisition in both period and design—possibly among the works of Jean-Joseph Dumon...

Measures: 5'10 x 6'1. This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Aubusson Carpet  3rd quarter of 18th century 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 cm

Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery, c. 1800 Blending naturalism with ethereal fantasy, this spectacular embroidery or ‘suzani‘ from Central Asia conveys an aesthetic consistent with older examples of the genre. Certain features, most notably the vine-scroll, are reminiscent of the Samarkand school, while the drawing of the blossoms seems more prevalent in the repertoire of neighboring Shahrisabz. Indeed, this piece may in fact be a common ancestor to both. Splendid palmettes with flame-like tracery and bold swirling star-centered blossoms alternate within the border. Vegetal scroll meanders throughout—drawn with several shades of green conveying, if not a sense of shadowing, definite and deliberate tonalities of light and dark. The central hourglass form, idiosyncrasies of drawing, and arrangement of blossoms in the field imbue a sense of classicism rivaling and surpassing older Ottoman and Persian models. Embroidery Rug...

A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...

Large distressed antique Chinese rug probably, late 18th or early 19th century Some old reparations, with nice Chinese design and beautiful colors with yellow and blue, entirely han...

Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

Antique 18th-century Chinese seat rug, with dimensions of cm. 70 x cm. 57. Hand-knotted in wool, beige background color with stylized corners in blue, which characterizes Chinese rug...

Continental Belgian style (17/18th century) horizontal tapestry with scene of 2 soldiers and women kneeling and paying hommage.

Discover the elegance of Persian Mahal featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and GreenIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.

A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m) Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China. Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area. After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs. This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry. The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC. The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible. Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries. This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...

Pair of Mid-18th Century English Petit-Point Fireplace Screen 2'6" x 2'9".

Antique Turkish Kula rug, size: 4'0" x 6'4".

An antique 18th century French Aubusson tapestry, size 8'10" H x 7'9" W. This fine, handwoven tapestry envisions a scene with Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza, as he attends ...

Handwoven in wool and originating from France, this 2x11 French Gobelins pictorial tapestry from the early 18th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—"Mois Grot...

This antique handwoven prayer rug was made in what is now Turkey, and dates to circa 1750-1780. This rug is done in a background of pastel hues which accent the muted red central "Mi...

Step into the rich history of British craftsmanship with our rare antique rug english Axminster handmade runner. This exquisite piece, dating back to the 1870s, carries the legacy of...

Antique Uzbek Kermina Suzani Textile, c. 1800 Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'0" W x 8'5" L Origin: Uzbekistan Period: c. 1800 Rug ID: 15018

Antique Caucasian Fragment - 18th Century Kazak Fragment The Magnificence of the Historical Texture This antique Kazakh carpet piece is a work of art from the 18th century. The colo...

Breathtaking Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile, Country of Origin: Netherlands, Circa Date: 18th Century

Elegant, Timeless and Classic is what this Antique French Savonnerie brings to your space. This handmade and hand-knotted rug made in France is sure to elevate your space and will gi...

Mid 18th Century French Needlepoint Carpet ( 5' x 8 8'' - 152 x 264 )

18th Century Shahrisyabz Suzani Fragment A superb antique “Suzani” embroidery from Uzbekistan. This particular style with bold flowers and vines and generous proportions is attribut...

Alpujarra rugs were traditionally woven between the 15th and the 19th centuries in the villages of the Alpujarra district, located in southern Spain in the Granada region. These are ...

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 4'10" x 6'10" - 147 x 208 )

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 5' x 8'1'' - 152 x 246 )

18th Century English Axminster Carpet 4' x 7' - 122 x 213

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...

Mid-18th Century English Axminster Carpet ( 3'4" x 17'4" - 102 x 528 )

This beautiful antique Kilim is a fine example of a Caucasian Karabagh rug, woven in 1910 with fine hand-spun wool dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. Red and brown open fields are decorated with floral motifs and medallions in green, brown and pink accents. This piece is truly unique and is sure to uplift any home interior. Style with a Classic homestyle or a contemporary interior. The materials and methods used to construct this wool rug make it durable and sure to last. The master craftsmen who create these rugs use techniques that have been used for generations, including hand-spinning the fine wools, organic dyeing and hand-weaving/ knotting every square inch of each rug. This antique kilim is in great condition, the colours have retained their vibrancy, and the fine wool design is all intact, ready to be styled with any room in your home. Antique carpet Caucasian Karabagh Kilim...

A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspic...

This light yellow-ground Ningxia scatter is a transitional piece between the plain corrosive outer border rugs of the 17th-early 18th centuries and the later all dark blue outer border carpets...

"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique French tapestry featuring a young woman in a medallion. Floral decoration around and a curtain in the shape of a valance abo...

Wool and Silk pattern wefts on wool warp; warps/inch. Beauvais, French Royal Tapestry Workshop under the direction of Nicolas Besnier and Jean – Baptiste Oudry (1734-1753), or A.C. Charron (1753-1780). Designed by Francois Boucher Subject: La Musique (Music) No. 9 of a set of 14 panels “Fetes Italiennes” or “Italian Scenes”, showing peasants and working class folk with a few panels displaying members of the upper classes at play. “Music” is one of these. Boucher’s original drawings for Music (and other tapestries as well are in The Stadelkunst – institute, Frankfort, Germany and in a private, Paris collection. This was Boucher’s first tapestry design commission for the Beauvais factory. His other work includes the “Nobles Pastorales...

A French Aubusson rustic tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring several women and children in the foreground, tending to various chores while seated in a grassy field, with ...

Antique Fine French Beauvais Tapestry 6’3” x 10’6”.

Small but precious this tapestry that comes from the French town of Aubusson. A decoration rich in flowers and fruits revolves around a fight scene between a feline and a bird of pre...

English Axminster rug, England, circa 1760.  

This unique antique Sarkisla carpet in your hands stands out as a masterpiece of art that has survived from the 1700s to the present day. An elegant example of traditional Turkish ca...

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread. Minimal Faults and Defects Dim.: 64 x 148 cm. good conditions

Antique French Tapestry 8'5" x 10’6".

18th Century Shahrisyabz Suzani This exquisite antique Shakhrisabz Suzani textile is a stunning example of Central Asian craftsmanship. Originating from the Shakhrisabz region of Uz...

English Axminster rug, 1765 England, circa 1765 The ivory field with a tracery design of blue stylized leaves decorated with numerous floral sprays centered by a naturalistic flowe...

English Axminster rug, 1780 England, circa 1780 Having ivory foliate cartouche containing a polychrome floral spray all on the cocoa brown floral field with flowering plants at eac...

Antique Tapestry 5'0" x 5'9''. In the 18th century style, with a rustic lad climbing a ladder in a grape arbour pergola, with two village girls assisting in the wine grape gathering....