An exquisite antique French Savonnerie hand-knotted area rug from the late 19th century, crafted in the grand royal weaving tradition that placed French pile carpets at the pinnacle of European decorative arts for more than three centuries. This distinguished piece features a refined floral motif of considerable elegance, set against a rich chocolate brown field beautifully accented with vibrant tones of red, pink, blue, and ivory — a palette of deep, warm richness characteristic of the finest Savonnerie production.
This rug is one half of a rare matched pair with SKU 1737 — identical in design and color palette — offering the exceptional and highly sought-after opportunity to furnish a large room with two perfectly coordinated antique French Savonnerie rugs in a symmetrical arrangement. Matched antique Savonnerie pairs of this quality are extraordinarily difficult to find on the market today. The Savonnerie tradition — named for the former soap factory on the Quai de Chaillot in Paris that was converted into a royal carpet manufactory in the 17th century — represents the absolute pinnacle of French pile carpet weaving. Originally created exclusively for the French crown and aristocracy, Savonnerie carpets are distinguished by their rich, deep-pile construction, their bold floral and baroque designs, and the extraordinary quality of their hand-knotted wool.
