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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Aubusson French Medallion Beige Silk Rug - c. 1800
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Aubusson French Medallion Beige Silk Rug - c. 1800

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Aubusson French Medallion Beige Silk Rug - c. 1800

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent silk table carpet, dating to the 1800s, is a rare example of European textile artistry designed not for the floor, but as a luxurious adornment for tables in aristoc...

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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and velvet, this 12x13 antique Savonnerie rug represents an extraordinary addition to Rug & Kilim's European collection—an exquisite example of French dec...

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1920s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

Woven in France during the height of the Art Deco movement, the rug exudes the stylistic clarity and avant-garde spirit that defined the period.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This rare and captivating vintage French Art Deco rug, handwoven in the 1920s, embodies the avant-garde spirit and aesthetic experimentation that defined the early 20th century.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking French Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century is a bold visual statement, encapsulating the dynamism of the Art Deco movement with a fresh, modern twist.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Geometric Sage Rug By Paule Leleu
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Geometric Sage Rug By Paule Leleu

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Geometric Sage Rug By Paule Leleu

By Paule Leleu

Located in New York, NY

A rare and collectible example of early French modernist textile design, this rug brings timeless elegance and artistic integrity to any interior-ideal for collectors of Art Deco, Le...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A superb example of early 20th-century French textile design, this vintage Art Deco rug-crafted circa 1920-is a masterful fusion of modernist abstraction and decorative grace.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This captivating French Art Deco rug from the 1920s is a masterful expression of the Modernist spirit that swept through Europe in the early 20th century.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Golden Tan Rug By Jules Coudyser
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Golden Tan Rug By Jules Coudyser

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Golden Tan Rug By Jules Coudyser

Located in New York, NY

This stunning vintage French Art Deco rug by Jules Coudyser, dating from the 1920s, is a sophisticated expression of early 20th-century French decorative arts.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Rug
19th Century French Aubusson Rug

19th Century French Aubusson Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting several children in period clothing playing on a log teeter-totter under an oak tree, and with a windmill and mountain...

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1860s French French Provincial Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite early 20th-century French Art Deco rug is a masterful example of the movement's embrace of decorative grandeur, symmetry, and stylized naturalism.

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century French Tapestery Rug
Early 20th Century French Tapestery Rug

Early 20th Century French Tapestery Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century French tapestry rug with a pastoral scene set within a wooded landscape.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1850-1900, this 10x15 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s Europe...

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1850s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Needlepoint Rug/Runner
Antique French Needlepoint Rug/Runner

Antique French Needlepoint Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French needlepoint rug/runner France, circa 1880 Handwoven.   

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique France Needlepoint Rug/Runner
Antique France Needlepoint Rug/Runner

Antique France Needlepoint Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique France needlepoint rug/runner France, circa 1900 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1870 Handwoven.

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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner
Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Antique French Aubusson Rug/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1900 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Inbrodery Rug 4'1'' x 6'0"
French Inbrodery Rug 4'1'' x 6'0"

French Inbrodery Rug 4'1'' x 6'0"

Located in New York, NY

French Inbrodery Rug 4'1'' x 6'.

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1890s Antique French Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Nice Little French Antique Rug
Nice Little French Antique Rug

Nice Little French Antique Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful early 20th century French knotted rug with nice Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

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Early 20th Century French Malayer Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink Size: 9'3" × 13'2" (281 × 401 cm) Striking in its restraint yet undeniably glamorous, this vintage French Art Deco rug from the ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rugs On Net Century French Tapestry
Rugs On Net Century French Tapestry

Rugs On Net Century French Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century French Tapestry Antique Tapestry French Ivory 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s.

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Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique French Aubusson Rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

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1870s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'0'' x 3'9''
Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'0'' x 3'9''

Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'0'' x 3'9''

Located in New York, NY

Who’s got a dog in this fight? Clearly, two male peasants do, as they try to separate the two battling beasts with a hayfork and a stick while a mother and child cower to the right. ...

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1860s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1880-1890, this 16x21 Antique French Savonnerie rug is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection.

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1880s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1900-1920, this oversized 13x21 antique Savonnerie rug from France joins Rug & Kilim's European collection.

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1910s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful antique French Art Deco Rug
Beautiful antique French Art Deco Rug

Beautiful antique French Art Deco Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very nice 1920-1930 French hand made velvet carpet with beautiful modern and Art Deco (Nouveau) design and Beautiful colours , wool velvet on cotton foundation ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...

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1920s French Modern Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 4'0''
Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 4'0''

Antique French Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 4'0''

Located in New York, NY

A placid stream separates the rustic tower and structures in the background from the small beached boat with a fishing couple and dog. A net dries on a log frame in the foreground. ...

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19th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Squirrel Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Squirrel Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Squirrel Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1880-1890, this 14x16 Antique French Savonnerie rug is a rare 19th century masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection...

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1880s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug in Gold - Rug&Kilim
Oversized Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug in Gold - Rug&Kilim

Oversized Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rug in Gold - Rug&Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This oversized antique French Aubusson rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin

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1840s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1850-75, this 11x16 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug...

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1850s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Stately Golden Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 8x10 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European collection; a masterpiece of the French flatweave style, handwoven in wool and originating fr...

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1890s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from France circa 1910-1920, this 11x15 antique Savonnerie rug is a rare and exciting new collectible among the most prize curations in Rug & Kil...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug
Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Upon his return, he claimed to have discovered the technique of creating Turkish rugs. Oriental rugs were extremely expensive during Bourbon times, and a French manufactory that coul...

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1870s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material, Carbon Fiber

Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Medallion Rug with Golden Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1800-1900, exemplifies the elegance and refinement of classical European design.

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1890s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This Antique French Savonnerie rug is in good condition—an extremely collectible find among its provenance.

Category

1890s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Elegant Antique Flatwoven French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 12'6" W x 16'8" L Origin: France Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 10027

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19th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug with Floral Medallion & Floral Lattice - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 10x11 antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1800-1900, is a refined example of the region’s celebrated decorative weaving tradition.

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1890s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Pictorial Landscape in Gold & Crimson - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Rug, Pictorial Landscape in Gold & Crimson - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Pictorial Landscape in Gold & Crimson - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1910-1920, this monumental 15x20 antique Aubusson rug is a breathtaking cornerstone of Rug & Kilim’s European collection—a mas...

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1910s French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century
Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique French Aubusson Rug, 19th Century In three shades of celadon green, this flatweave is in an unusual square format, with beautifully articulated floral sprays and great movem...

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19th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Floral Rug Fragment
18th Century French Aubusson Floral Rug Fragment

18th Century French Aubusson Floral Rug Fragment

Located in Los Angeles, US

An exceptional example of French Aubusson weaving, this eighteenth century carpet fragment features an intricate arrangement of floral wreaths enclosed within a structured lattice pa...

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18th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim
Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim

Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x2 gift sized square antique French needlepoint embroidery is a charming addition to Rug & Kilim's European textile collection.

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1790s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 5'0''
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 5'0''

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug 2'6'' x 5'0''

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry.

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1870s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Aubusson Design Tapestry Rug 2'8'' x 2'8''
French Aubusson Design Tapestry Rug 2'8'' x 2'8''

French Aubusson Design Tapestry Rug 2'8'' x 2'8''

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson Design Tapestry  2'8''x2'8''

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18th Century French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Oushak Rug, Gold with French Art Deco-Style Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oushak Rug, Gold with French Art Deco-Style Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oushak Rug, Gold with French Art Deco-Style Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Oushak rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, with only mild elements of wear consistent with its age; another exceptional trait of its k...

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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Large Green Antique Neoclassic French Restoration Aubusson Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Large Green Antique Neoclassic French Restoration Aubusson Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Large Green Antique Neoclassic French Restoration Aubusson Rug Carpet

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Restoration-Era Aubusson Carpet An exceptional survivor of the French Restoration period, this antique Aubusson carpet is a masterpiece of neoclassical symmetry and b...

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1820s French Restauration Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique 19th Century French Savonnerie Palace Rug of Rarity-Rug &Kilim
Oversized Antique 19th Century French Savonnerie Palace Rug of Rarity-Rug &Kilim

Oversized Antique 19th Century French Savonnerie Palace Rug of Rarity-Rug &Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1899, this palace-sized 31x31 antique French Savonnerie rug is a regal addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection.

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1890s French Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Little Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Wonderful Little Antique French Savonnerie Rug

Wonderful Little Antique French Savonnerie Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty antique French Savonnerie rug with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 6'3" × 9'3" (190 × 281 cm) This exquisite French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century is a beautiful example of the elegance and refinement asso...

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique French Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique French rugs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique French rugs — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique French rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique French rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Baroque and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson and Jules Leleu each produced beautiful antique French rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique French Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $10,581, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $480,000 highest priced.

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.