Savonnerie Rug Royal Design French Antique Palace Piece, 19th Century

Indulge in the luxury of a Savonnerie carpet, a true masterpiece of European craftsmanship. Admire the soft color palette and minimalistic design that e...

This is a vintage European rug woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 and measures 141 x 72CM in size. It has a highly classical European drawing with golden-colored curling le...

This is a vintage European rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa 1920- 1950 and measures 141 x 72CM in size. It has a high...

This textile is a must-have for anyone interested in Spanish history and culture. The beautiful design and soft colors are sure to stand out in any collection. Alcaraz is known for i...

Axminster carpets could be found in Chatsworth House and Brighton Pavilion as well as being bought by King George III and Queen Charlotte. This compan...

This is a vintage gallery size European rug woven circa 1950 - 1970 and measures 330 x 150CM in size. The unique design of this rug takes inspiration from the ancient Mayan...

Antique Savonnerie Rug Size: 12'10" × 21'3" (391 × 647 cm) A mid 19th century Savonnerie antique rug, the finely-striped black field with an allover-design of overblown curving leaves and delicate floral sprays around a central medallion within a lush cream border with vases and flowery bouquets. The Savonnerie European Rugs factory, located on the site of the present Musee d’Art Moderne, inherited its name from the soap making factory it took over at the behest of Louis XIII. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacture royale, carrying out commissions for French Savonnerie rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal Palaces. In the 1770’s, the tapestry looms at Aubusson in the Creuze Valley near Limoges were converted to produce flat-woven rugs for sale and carpets under royal warrant. No one knows precisely when European rugs weaving began in this area, but it is certain that tapestries were first woven there long before the Gothic era.

73397 Antique French Savonnerie Palace Size Rug with Rococo and Chintz Style 17'00 x 21'00. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Chintz style, this antique French Savonnerie pal...

Antique French Savonnerie Rug Hand Knotted Carpet Ivory 4' x 7' Circa 1920 "This is a magnificent Antique French Savonnerie rug from 1920. It has a flowing floral trip...

During the early seventeenth century, a weaver named Pierre DuPont travelled to the Levant. 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 could create the same type of rug would lower the price significantly. Henri VI of France–the reigning monarch at the time–took advantage of DuPont’s skills and established a workshop for him at the Louvre. In 1627, King Louis XIII founded a manufactory for DuPont and his apprentice, Simon Lourdes, on the site of a defunct soap factory in the sixteenth arrondissement (also known as Quai de Chaillot). The name “Savonnerie” was born from the French word “Savon” meaning “soap.” DuPont and Lourdes worked together, weaving rugs under a royal patent for the king and other nobles until they had a falling out and split up. Lourdes remained at the Chaillot location while DuPont went to his workshops in the Louvre, though both continued to make Savonnerie rugs. Antique rugs, French Savonnerie carpet, Beige Floral carpet...

Late 19th century French Savonnerie rug, France, circa 1890 Measures: 19'0" x 13'1" (579 x 399 cm) Handwoven.  

Authentic 19th century French Savonnerie botanic fragment rug Size: 8'7" × 11'9" (261 × 358 cm) An early 19th century antique French Savonnerie carpet on beige soft green field with ...