Antique Savonnerie Carpets

Like aubusson tapestry rugs savonneries originated in france when european taste turned away for a time from oriental carpets in the later eighteenth and earlier nineteenth centuries.

Antique savonnerie carpets.

The savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious european manufactory of knotted pile carpets enjoying its greatest period c. Choose from hundreds now in stock. Aubusson rugs get there name from the village of aubusson france located on the banks of the creuse river just 200 miles from paris. Make offer antique savonnerie rug french carpet long runner 4 2 x18 8 1920s.

Vintage french needlepoint rug beautiful flowers. The cachet of its name is casually applied to many knotted pile carpets made at other centers the manufactory had its immediate origins in a carpet manufactory established in a former soap factory french savon on the quai de chaillot downstream of. The elegant design of prized savonnerie rugs that once graced the palaces of europe is masterfully recreated for today s classy home decor. Antique savonnerie rug french carpet long runner 4 2 x18 8 1920s.

Like aubusson tapestry rugs savonneries originated in france when european taste turned away for a time from oriental carpets in the later eighteenth and earlier nineteenth centuries. Upon his return he claimed to have discovered the technique of creating turkish rugs. Savonnerie rugs shared with aubussons a neo classical taste for naturalistic flowers and swags. The court of louis xiv of france left an indelible mark on the world of fashion and home furnishing.

Savonnerie carpets during the early seventeenth century a weaver named pierre dupont traveled to the levant. The most beautiful hand made selection bar none. View our beautiful collection of antique french savonnerie carpets. Savonnerie and aubusson carpets of the courts at versailles.

Antique french savonnerie rugs exemplify the formal grace and elegance of classical european design. He was known as the sun king and reigned for an impressive 72 years. 5 x 8 hand made french aubusson savonnerie design needlepoint rug nice. Oriental rugs were extremely expensive during bourbon times and a french manufactory that could create the same type of rug.

The savonnerie collection captures the rich luxurious look and feel of these 18th century classic french floor coverings. Make offer 6 x 9 vintage chinese hand made wool rug aubusson savonnerie. Make offer antique 8 x 10 hand made french aubusson weave rug wool savonnerie design needle tell us what you think opens in new window or tab side refine panel.